Vivitar DVR-390H User Manual

FCC STATEMENT

This DVR-390H complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This DVR-390H may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This DVR-390H must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital DVR-390Hs, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Safety Precautions

Do not expose the DVR-390H to moisture and make sure no water gets inside the DVR-390H.

Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock.

Do not use the DVR-390H if any foreign objects have entered into it.

Do not place the DVR-390H in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface.

Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the DVR-390H through access points such as the SD memory card slot.

Do not attempt to modify the DVR-390H.

Never operate the DVR-390H in any way while driving a vehicle.

Do not cover or wrap the DVR-390H or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. Always use the DVR-390H

and its accessories in well-ventilated locations.

Handle the DVR-390H carefully and do not bump the DVR-390H into any hard object.

If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched it off. Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the DVR-390H.

When leaving the DVR-390H unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the DVR390H from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety.

WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may exposure you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after

handling.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION....................................................5

Overview..........................................................5

Common Package Contents............................6

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-390H................7

Front View of Media Player and Camera Module.....7

Rear View of Media Player and Camera Module....8

Top View of Docking Cradle............................9

LCD Monitor Icons..........................................10

GETTING STARTED........................................... 15

Installing the Battery (Optional Accessory)......15

Charging the Battery......................................16

Using an AC Power Adapter...........................17

Attaching the Hand Strap...............................17

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory)..................................... 18

Attaching and Removing the Camera Module

(Optional Accessory).......................................19

Docking Cradle ..............................................20

Turning the Power On/Off..............................20

Choosing the Display Language......................21

Setting the Date and Time.............................22

Entering the Main Menu.................................23

Formatting Internal Memory or an SD Memory

Card...............................................................24

Setting Image and Video Resolution and

Quality...........................................................25

PLAYBACK MODES............................................26

Video Playback............................................. 26

Still-Image Playback........................................27

Zoom Playback..............................................27

Displaying Image Information..........................28

Playing Back Videos and Images on a TV

Monitor.......................................................... 28

Protecting Videos and Images.........................29

Deleting Videos and Images...........................30

Slide Show Display.........................................31

MP3 and Audio Playback...............................32

RECORDING MODES......................................... 33

Recording from a video source using Audio/Video

(AV) direct Input............................................ 33

Audio Recording............................................34

CAPTURE MODES...............................................35

Video Recording using the Camera Module

(Video Rec Mode)...........................................35

Using the Digital Zoom...................................35

Setting the Exposure Value and White

Balance..........................................................36

Capturing still images using the Camera Module

(Image Rec Mode)........................................ 37

Flash Modes..................................................38

Setting the Focus............................................39

Using the Self-timer.......................................39

USB-IN MODE.....................................................40

Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98......40

Transferring Files Between your DVR-390H and

Computer.......................................................41

MENU OPTIONS - SUMMARY.............................42

Video and Image Play Menu...........................42

Audio and MP3 Play Menu............................ 43

Audio Video Input Menu..................................44

Video Recording Menu.................................. 45

Still Image Recording Menu.......................... 47

System Menu................................................ 49

Custom Menu................................................50

INSTALLING WinDVD Creator.............................51

INSTALLING Muvee

autoProducer...................52

INSTALLING PhotoSuite....................................53

INSTALLING Acrobat Reader.............................54

USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM...........................55

CONNECTING THE DVR-390H TO OTHER

DEVICES............................................................ 56

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 57

INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing the DVR-390H Digital Multimedia Player! With this device, you will be able to capture still images, record live-video, record live-audio, and record and encode your favorite videos directly from a VCR, DVD player, or your traditional camcorder. Then you can playback your videos, still images, audio files, and also MP3 files anytime, anywhere.

Cool features provided by the DVR-390H include:

Features Benefits

3.6” LCD Monitor Allows you to comfortably view still images and videos as well as adjust the

settings of your DVR-390H.

Built-in 20GB HDD A 20 GB hard disk drive allows you store a large number of videos, images,

audio files, and even MP3 files. You may also use the HDD to store unrelated data and computer files.

MP3/Audio Player Allows you to play back MP3 music or audio files using the built-in speaker,

external earphones, or headphones.

Voice Recorder Allows you to record voice using a microphone. Docking Cradle With the DVR-390H in its cradle, you can enjoy watching your videos and slide shows.

In addition, the cradle allows you to playback your images and videos on a TV monitor screen, or record from your TV or video player using the AV cable.

Swivel Camera Module With its 270-degree swivel Camera, you will enjoy the ultimate freedom of (Optional Accessory) capturing images and recording video clips.

The three megapixel digital camera is capable of capturing still images with resolution up to 2048 x 1536.

Common Package Contents

Carefully unpack your DVR-390H and ensure that you have the following items:

Media player Docking Cradle AV cable USB cable Earphone and earphone cable Microphone User’s manual Software CD-ROM Hand strap Pouch Tripod stand

Optional Accessories:

SD memory card Camera Module AC power adapter/charger Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Note:

The components and accessories that come with your DVR-390H may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products will often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-390H

Front View of Media Player and Camera Module

1. Power button

2. Headphone jack (standard 3.5 mm)

3. VOL (Volume) button Volume up Volume down

4. Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot

5. Integral Speaker

6. Hand-strap eyelet

7. Camera Module interface

8. Camera Lens

9. Shutter button and Digital zoom control

T Telephoto (Zoom in) W Wide-angle (Zoom out)

10. Self-timer LED

11. Integral Flash

Rear View of Media Player and Camera Module

1. LCD monitor

2. Display button

3. Menu button

4. Multi-selector control

5. Play/Pause button

6. Delete/Back button

7. Camera Module release tab

8. DC IN 5V terminal

9. MIC LINE-IN jack

10. USB port (B-mini)

11. Tripod socket

12. Cradle connector

13. Battery cover door

14. Camera Module interface

15. Lens focus control Normal focus Macro (close-up focus)

Top View of Docking Cradle

The cradle serves two distinct purposes. First, it acts as a holder for the player. The cradle positions the player for comfortable desktop viewing of a slideshow or video presnetation. Secondly, the cradle accomodates the wiring for video-in, video out, power, and USB connections.

1.Cradle connector to Player Body

2. AV-IN (Audio/Video In) jack

3. USB port

4. AV-OUT (Audio/Video Out) jack

5. DC IN 5V terminal

6. MIC LINE-IN jack

AV-IN

AV-OUT

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Multi-Selector Button

The multi-selector button acts in two ways. Some operations require that you press straight down on the center of the button. Other functions require that you toggle it like a joystick or game controller. The controller operations (up, down, left, and right) are called “keys” and are refered to as: Up key, Down key, Ok key, etc. Whenever an instruction says “Press Ok” you should depress the multiselector button in the center of the button without shifting it left, right, up, or down.

# Function Operation

1. Ok/Stop/Digital zoom key Press down

2. Up/Flash key Press (shift) upward

3. Right key Press (shift) rightward

4. Down/Self-timer key Press (shift) downward

5. Left key Press (shift) leftward

LCD Monitor Icons

The DVR-390H display presents information about player functionality and your multi-media content. Two rows of icons and on-screen text messages will provide you with useful information. The display icons and their meanings will change depending upon how you are using the player. The following sections explain the various icons and text messages.

Video Playback

1. Video mode icon

2. Video quality Super fine Fine Normal

3. Video resolution 640 x 480

320 x 240

4. Duration of current video

5. Sound level (speaker volume) Low volume Mild volume Medium volume High volume Fully volume Mute (no sound)

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6. SD Memory Card indicator (if a card is present)

7. Battery power indicator

Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Virtually no battery power

8. Play/Pause indicator

9. Video File number

Still Image Playback

1. Still image mode icon

2. Image quality Super fine Fine

Normal

3. Image resolution 2048 x 1536 (Native 3 MP) 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960

4. SD Memory Card indicator (if a card is present)

5. Battery power indicator

6. Image File number

7. File Folder number

Audio and MP3 Playback

1. / Audio/MP3 mode icons

2. File (or song) number

3. Total number of files or songs

4. / Repeat/Repeat all indicator

5. Sound level (speaker volume)

6. SD Memory Card indicator (if a card is present)

7. Battery power indicator

8. Duration of song or sound file (minutes: seconds)

9. Audio File name

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Video Recording

1. Video mode icon

2. Video quality

3. Video resolution

4. Available recording time

5. SD Memory Card indicator (if a card is present)

6. Battery power indicator

7. Digital Zoom status

8. EV compensation (icon present only when selected)

9. White balance (default no icon, only when selected) Automatic (no icon presented) Daylight Shade

Fluorescent-1

Fluorescent-2 Lamp

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In this mode your DVR-390H may be used as a solid-sate (tape less) camcorder. Your videos will be stored to the internal hard drive, or memory card, if present. Much like a tradtional camcorder your videos (with audio) can be recorded and played back at a later time. Unlike a traditional camcorder, however, your videos will be stored in full digital format as ASF video files using MPEG4 compression.

Still Image Capture

1. Still image icon

2. Image quality

3. Image resolution

4. Available number of shots

5. SD Memory Card indicator (if a card is present)

6. Battery power indicator

7. Digital Zoom status

8. ISO sensitivity Automatic (no icon presented) ISO100

ISO200 ISO400

9. Lens focus setting Normal (no icon presented) Macro (close focus)

10. EV compensation (icon present only when selected)

11. White balance setting

12. Self-timer indicator (if used)

13. Flash mode Red-eye reduction Flash off Automatic flash

In this mode your DVR-390H may be used as a three megapixel digital camera. Your images will be stored to the internal hard drive, or memory card, if present. Your images will be saved to memory in the common JPG format for play back at a later time.

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Audio Recording

1. SD Memory Card indicator (if a card is present)

2. Battery power indicator

3. Audio mode icon

4. Available recording time

Audio Video (Line input) Recording

1. AV-IN mode (icon)

2. Video quality

3. Video resolution

4. Available recording time

5. SD Memory Card indicator (if a card is present)

6. Battery power indicator

In this mode your DVR-390H may be used as a solid-sate (tape less) video recorder - from a video source. (Think of it as a VCR – without tapes.) Your video recordings will be stored to the internal hard drive, or memory card, if present. Much like a tradtional VHS recorder your videos can be recorded and played back at a later time. Unlike a traditional VCR, however, your videos will be stored in full digital format as ASF files using MPEG4 compression. The video source may be a VCR or DVD player, a traditional camcorder, or a TV signal passed through a monitor. The video signal will be input to the DVR-390H using the “AV-IN” jack on the docking cradle.

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In this mode your DVR-390H may be used as a solid-sate (tape less) voice (or sound) recorder. Your sound recordings will be stored to the internal hard drive, or memory card, if present. Much like a tradtional tape recorder your sound files can be recorded and played back at a later time.Unlike a traditional tape recorder, however, your sounds will be stored in full digital format as ASF files.

GETTING STARTED

Installing the Battery (Optional Accessory)

We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your DVR-390H. Charge the battery before initial use in the DVR-390H. Make sure that the power of the DVR390H is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation, as shown.

3. Close the battery cover.

Note:

If you are not going to use the battery for an extended period of time, remove it from the DVR-390H to prevent leakage or corrosion. Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures will shorten the battery life and reduce the DVR-390H performance.

OPEN

Charging the Battery

The state-of-charge of the battery will affect the performance of the DVR-390H. To maximize battery performance and lifetime, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery and then fully discharge it (through normal use) at least one time. The DVR-390H battery is charged while it is inside the player. Charge the battery by using the optional AC power adapter.

Please note that the DVR-390H must be powered off before charging the battery. Otherwise, the battery will not be charged, and the power will be provided only to the DVR-390H.

1. Place the media player on the cradle. Plug the AC power adapter into the “DC IN 5V” terminal on the back of the cradle.

If you are not using the cradle, you may plug the AC power adapter directly to the “DC IN 5V” terminal of the media player.

2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.

It is recommended that the battery be fully discharged before being recharged. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

Note:

The DVR-390H must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

Always make sure that the DVR-390H is off before removing the battery. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using the DVR-390H in cold environments, keep the DVR-390H and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment. If you remove the battery, you must insert the (charged) battery within two hours in order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset.

AV-IN

AV-OUT

Using an AC Power Adapter

Using an AC power adapter prevents the DVR-390H from automatically powering off while transferring video clips/images to your computer or recording video clips from a video source. Note also the steps in the preceding section “Charging the Battery”.

Note:

Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the DVR-390H. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

Attaching the Hand Strap

To prevent the accidental dropping of your media player, attach and use the hand strap. Follow the illustration shown below.

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The DVR-390H comes with 20 GB of internal memory, allowing you to store a considerable number of images, videos, and audio files. You may expand the memory capacity and enjoy the convenience of added data portability by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card. This allows you to store additional files and share them easily with other electronic devices you may already own.

Inserting an SD memory card

1. Always make sure the DVR-390H is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card.

2. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown.

Insert an SD memory card (contact pins first) with the pin-side of the SD card facing the LCD display side of the DVR-390H. Insert the card as far as it can go. You will hear and feel it click into place.

Removing an SD memory card

Make sure the DVR-390H is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

Note:

To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK". To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. You will not be able to store data (images, videos, etc) on a locked (protected) memory card.

Note:

When an SD memory card is inserted, the SD memory card has the first priority. All data will be saved or read only to/from the SD memory card.

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