Vivitar DVR 426HDV3 User Manual

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DVR 426HDv3

Digital Camcorder

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Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2

What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2

Parts of the Camcorder ................................................................................................................ 3

Initial Camcorder Setup ................................................................................................................ 4

Main Camcorder Modes ............................................................................................................... 8

Camcorder Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 9

Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 10

Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ................................................................................. 11

Changing Camcorder Mode ....................................................................................................... 12

Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 13

ViviLink Feature .......................................................................................................................... 14

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 15

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 29

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 34

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 49

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 56

Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer .............................................................................. 57

Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ............................................. 58

Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 59

Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually ......................................... 59

Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV .............................................................................. 61

Camcorder Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 62

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 63

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 64

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 64

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital video recorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

Note:  Your digital camcorder requires a Micro Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use. Micro SD

Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.

Important: You must use only a Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher.

 This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured

by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from

your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience.

Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.

What’s Included

1. Digital Camcorder (with Built-in USB Connector, not shown)

2. AV Cable

3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD

4. Wrist Strap

Note: SD memory card and batteries not included.

Parts of the Camcorder

1. AV Out Port

12. Left / Resolution Button

2. Wrist Strap Connector

13. Shutter / OK Button

3. Tripod Mount

14. LCD Screen

4. USB Connector

15. Up / Zoom In Button

5. USB Lever

16. SD Memory Card Slot

6. LED Indicator Light

17. Power Button

7. Microphone

18. Delete Button

8. Lens

19. Right / ViviLink Button

9. Speaker

20. Down / Zoom Out Button

10. MODE Button

21. Battery Compartment

11. MENU Button

Initial Camcorder Setup

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Memory Card

Turning On the Camcorder

Using the Camcorder

 Make sure the camcorder is

powered OFF.

 Insert SD Memory card

(up to 16GB) before use.

 Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries.  Alkaline batteries recommended

(not included).

When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup.

Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON

1) Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. Slide the battery compartment cover in a downward direction to open the cover. Insert 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included) with the correct polarity, according to the polarity illustrated inside the cover.

Note:

 Alkaline batteries are recommended.  Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.  Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.  Some camera features (such as Flash in some models) will not work if the battery power

level is low.

 When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder will

automatically turn off a few seconds later.

 The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:

Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power

2) SD Memory Card Make sure the camcorder is powered OFF before inserting your SD/MMC/SDHC Memory Card. Make sure an SD card (up to16GB) has been inserted into your digital camcorder. (SD Memory card not included.) To properly insert the SD Card:  Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camcorder (see SD icon by

the SD card slot).

 Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has

been inserted correctly.

Note:  After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do

not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.

 Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If

the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.

3) Power On Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

Setting the Camcorder Language

You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN direction control buttons. Then press the OK button to confirm the selection.

After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera

setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup.

Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera.

Setting the Date and Time

The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.

Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting. Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the OK button to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup.

Setting the ViviLink Default Option

Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera.

The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’s photos and videos

to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying software application.

1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Highlight the desired default social network and press the OK button to confirm the selection.

2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Highlight the

desired default social network and press the OK button to confirm the selection.

3) After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use.

Congratulations! Your digital video recorder is now ready to begin capturing videos and photos.

Main Camcorder Modes

Video Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video recorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON. To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start recording. A red record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card. To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button while in the Video Capture mode.

Photo Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture mode. To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button. The picture is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card. To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button while in the Photo Capture mode.

Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)

Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously taken to view and delete them as desired. To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the MENU button while in the Playback mode.

Your digital video recorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital video recorder after the camcorder has been powered ON.

Camcorder Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution

2592x1944 (5.1MP), 2048x1536 (3.0MP), 1280x1024 pixels (1.3MP)

Video Resolution

1280 x 720 (HD), 640X480pixels (VGA 30fps)

File Format

JPEG/AVI

External Memory

SDRAM 4×16MB SD Card Memory Card not included

LCD Display

1.77 Inch TFT

Lens

f=3.0mm F2.8

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Scene

Auto, Scenery, Portrait, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Sensitive, Sport, Beach, Party

Anti-Shake

Yes

Self-Timer

2, 5, 10 seconds delay; Off (Normal)

Multi Snapshot (Burst)

Yes

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent

Light Exposure

-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV

ISO

Auto, 100, 200, 400

Frequency

50Hz, 60 Hz

Auto Power Off

1 min., 3 minutes, 5 minutes, Disable

Language

English, French

Microphone

Yes

Speaker

Yes

Interface

USB 2.0 (HS)

System Requirements

Window XP SP3 / Vista SP1/ Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.5.x or higher

Battery

3 x AAA (1.5V) Alkaline batteries Batteries not included

Working Temperature

0~40 C

Computer System Requirements

To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:

WINDOWS OS

 MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows

 Pentium® 4 processor (or above)

 1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space

 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution  CD-ROM Drive  QuickTime® 6 or higher  MICROSOFT ® Internet Explorer 7 or higher  Windows Media Player 10 or higher  DirectX 9 or higher

 Internet connection required

MACINTOSH OS

 Intel processor running MACINTOSH OS X v10.5.x or later  1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space  Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor  QuickTime® 6 or higher  CD-ROM Drive  Internet connection required

Note: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.

Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder

 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder.  If your camcorder comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged

before the first use.

 Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camcorder.

(SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included)

Powering the Camcorder ON

Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON. The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start.

Powering the Camcorder OFF

While the camcorder is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camcorder OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camcorder will power off

completely. Note: When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery” message will appear on the LCD screen. The digital camcorder will automatically power off a few moments later.

Auto Power Off - Power Saving

Your digital camcorder also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your camcorder after a specific period of time that your camcorder is left idle. The Auto Power Off time can be set from the ‘Auto Off’ menu settings.

Changing Camcorder Mode

Your digital video recorder has three main modes:

1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.

2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder.

3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos

you have already taken with your camcorder.

When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos.

To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON and press the MODE button.

When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.

When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD

display.

When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.

Navigating the Menus

Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll between the various menus for

the current mode.

2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu selection.

3) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.

4) If the selection can be remembered by the camcorder, a selection icon will appear to the

right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a later time.

5) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder

and do not display this icon when selected.

6) At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous

screen.

ViviLink Feature

The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and

videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application.

1) Press the RIGHT button while in Video or Photo Capture Mode. This is the Quick Function Button to access the ViviLink Menu.

2) The ViviLink for Videos or Photos Menu appears with the following options: ViviLink for Videos: YouTube, Photobucket, Flickr, None ViviLink for Photos: Facebook, Twitgoo, Twitpic, Photobucket, Flickr, MySpace, Picasa, None

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and confirm the desired option.

A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

5) Once you have selected a ViviLink, press the MENU button to return to the current Mode.

6) The icon of the selected ViviLink destination appears on the LCD screen and the camcorder is now set to capture your photo or video using the ViviLink feature.

Note:  The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination can only be assigned to a

photo or video if you manually set it from this menu each time before you capture your photo or video. Once activated the selected ViviLink destination appears on the LCD screen.

 The selected ViviLink option remains the default selected option. This can be changed at any

time by choosing another option from the ViviLink menu. Remember that the ViviLink needs to be activated by selecting it from the menu before capturing your image.

 The icon of the selected ViviLink destination appears in the Playback Mode on each captured

image. If you have selected ‘None’ as your ViviLink, no icon appears. The ViviLink destination applied to your captured image can be changed from the ViviLink menu in Playback Mode.

Video Capture Mode

The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display by default.

Taking a Video

1) Power on the camcorder. The camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode, with the video

icon appearing on the top, left of the LCD screen.

2) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you

would like to capture.

3) Press the UP- T/Zoom In and DOWN – W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder

display if desired. You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your videos. The magnification indicator appears on the bottom, right of the LCD screen and displays the selected magnification.

4) Press the SHUTTER button to start the video capture.

5) The elapsed recording time and a blinking, red indicator appear on the top of the LCD

screen indicating that the video capture is in progress.

6) To stop recording the video, press the SHUTTER button again.

7) The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD memory card.

Taking a Video with the Flip Screen

You can also capture your videos using the Flip Screen. When you would like to quickly and easily include yourself in the video, follow these simple steps:

1) Flip the LCD display out.

2) Hold the camera facing towards you. Make sure you can see yourself within the scene on the LCD screen

3) Look at the lens, and then press the SHUTTER button to begin recording. It’s as easy as twist and shoot!

Note: The amount of recording time available for the resolution selected appears on the top center of LCD screen. The lower the resolution setting the more recording time is available. However, videos recorded at lower resolution are of less quality than videos recorded at the higher resolution. Remember, the amount of time that you can capture videos also depends on the size of the SD memory card inserted as well as the video resolution and quality selected.

Deleting the Selected Image (Video or Photo)

Button

Function

LEFT

Resolution – Changes between HD and VGA Video Resolution

UP (T)

Zooms in

RIGHT

ViviLink for Videos – Opens the ViviLink Menu options for Videos

DOWN (W)

Zooms out

Other

OK/SHUTTER

- Starts and stops your video capture

- Confirms menu selection

- Opens the Video Capture Menu options

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN directions control buttons.

- Exits the Video Capture Menu options

MODE

Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Playback Mode

DELETE

Opens the ‘Delete This File?’ menu and allows you to delete the selected

image (photo or video) as seen on the LCD screen.

1) Press the DELETE button to open the ‘Delete This File?’ menu.

2) Press the UP or DOWN button to select from the following options: Yes, No.  Yes: Automatically Deletes Image

Select ‘Yes’ then press the OK button to delete the image (video/photo) that was just captured. The next captured image (video/photo) then appears with the Delete menu options. You can continue to delete captured images or exit by selecting ‘No’ or by pressing the MENU button.

 No: Exits the Delete Menu Without Deleting Image

Select ‘No’ then press the OK button to exit without deleting the selected image and return to the current capture mode.

Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that serve as Quick Function buttons.

Video Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode:

Scene Menu

Using the Scene Menu you can choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Scene’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Resolution Menu

The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera.

Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera’s

memory.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Resolution’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Quality Menu

The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Quality’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Anti-Shake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Anti-Shake’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

White Level Menu

The White Level feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Level setting to match your current environment will allow the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘White Level’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Color Effect Menu

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Color Effect’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Sharpness Menu

You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Sharpness’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Light Exposure Menu

The Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera’s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal. When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Exposure’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

ISO Menu

The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken. When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘ISO’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Metering Menu

The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Metering’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Language Menu

You can select your camera’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the

Language menu.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Date/Time Menu

When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera’s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.

On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken. Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken.

To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

To Set the Date and Time:

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight ‘Date Setup’ and then press the OK button to open the ‘Date Setup’ menu options.

4) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the time and date.

5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen.

Silent Mode Menu

You have the option of activating the camera’s silent mode to disable all of the sound effects that the camera emits when performing camera functions. Note: When Silent Mode is ON: The camcorder sound effects are deactivated, except for beeps and Shutter ‘Click’ heard during the Self-Timer countdown and Self-Timer photo capture. The Silent Mode ON feature does not affect the audio capture of your videos while recording.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Silent Mode’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Auto Power Off Menu

You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera’s battery life. The

designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off. When the digital video recorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the digital video recorder will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Auto Power Off’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Frequency Menu

The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country’s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera.

50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Frequency’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Format SD Menu

You can use the Format SD menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera’s memory card. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory card. This option can only delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the Delete.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Format SD’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) To exit without formatting the SD memory card and to return to the previous mode, press the MENU button.

5) To Format the Memory Card:

 Select ‘Yes’ and press the OK button to confirm.  The memory card will be completely formatted. You will automatically exit the menu and

return to the previous mode.

6) To Exit the Format Memory Card Menu:  To exit the format without formatting the memory card, select ‘Cancel’ and then press

the OK button.

 You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

TV Setup Menu

TV Setup allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV” for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television.

NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘TV Setup’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu

Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera and to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Firmware’ menu.

3) To exit without resetting the camcorder and to return to the previous mode, press the MENU button.

4) To RESET the digital video recorder’s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press the OK button to select ‘Set Defaults’.

 If you would like to proceed with the reset, select ‘Yes’ and press the OK button to

confirm. The settings will be reset. You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital video recorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

 If you would like to exit the format, select ‘No’ and press the OK button.

You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings.

Note: After RESETTING to the Factory settings and turning your digital video recorder off then powering on again, you will be prompted to select a system Language, Date / Time, and ViviLink for Videos and Photos.

Video Playback Mode

The Playback mode allows you to review videos and photos that you’ve already taken with your digital camcorder.

 When you first turn on the camcorder, it will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.

 The Playback screen appears with the Playback icon on the top left corner of the screen.  The latest captured image (video or photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.

Videos appear with ‘AVI’ on the top left of the LCD screen. Photos appear with ‘JPG’ on the top left of the LCD screen.

Playing Videos on Your Digital Video Recorder

1) Select your Video:  Once in Playback mode each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD

screen.

 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction button to scroll through the images on your digital

camcorder’s memory card until you find the video you would like to view.

- Press the RIGHT button to view the next image.

- Press the LEFT button to view the previous image. The image counter is shown on the top right of the LCD screen.

2) Play your Selected Video:  PLAY: Press the SHUTTER button to start playing the video.

- While the selected video is playing the icons of the LCD disappear.

- The video playing time is shown on the top right and the video controls are displayed on the bottom of the LCD screen.

 PAUSE: Press the LEFT button to pause the playing video, and then press again to

continue playing the video.

 STOP: Press the SHUTTER button again to stop the video.  VOLUME: Press the UP button to increase the volume during video playback.

Press the DOWN button to decrease the volume during video playback.

Thumbnail View

Button

Function

LEFT

- Displays the PREVIOUS image

- Pauses and then continues playing the video in playback

- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images

UP (T)

- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images

- Increases the volume during video playback

RIGHT

- Displays the NEXT image

- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images

DOWN (W)

- Opens the Thumbnail display

- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images

- Decreases the volume during video playback

Other

OK/SHUTTER

- Plays the selected video file

- Stops the selected playing video

- Confirms menu selection

- Opens selected image from the Thumbnail display

Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

1) Press the DOWN (W) button for the images to appear in Thumbnail View.

2) Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons to navigate the thumbnails and select and highlight the image you wish to view.

- Videos appear with a ‘V’ icon on the thumbnail image.

- Photos appear without an icon on the thumbnail image.

3) Press the OK button for the selected image to appear in full screen.

Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that serve as Quick Function buttons.

- Opens the Playback Menu options Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN directions control buttons

- Exits the Playback Menu options

MODE

Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Playback Mode

DELETE

Opens the ‘Delete This File?’ menu and allows you to delete the selected

image (photo or video) as seen on the LCD screen.

Video Playback Mode Menus

The following is the menu that appears in your digital video recorder’s Video Playback Mode:

Delete Menu

While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your camcorder through the Delete menu or by pressing the DELETE button.

Delete Video:

1) Select the image you wish to delete.

2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’ menu. Alternatively, press the DELETE button to open the ‘Delete’ menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘Delete Video’ option, and then press the OK button confirm and continue.

5) A ‘Delete Video’ confirmation menu appears.

- Select ‘No’ then press the OK button to exit without deleting the selected video.

- Select ‘Yes’ then press the OK button to delete the selected video.

Delete All (all videos and photos):

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’ menu. Alternatively, press the DELETE button to open the ‘Delete’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the ‘Delete All’ option, and then press the OK button confirm and continue.

4) A ‘Delete All’ confirmation menu appears.

- Select ‘No’ then press the OK button to exit without deleting all of your images.

- Select ‘Yes’ then press the OK button to automatically delete all of your captured images.

Caution:

 Please use the Delete feature with care.  Please make sure that you only use this feature once you have downloaded and saved all the

images you wish to your computer.

 If an image is locked it cannot be deleted. First unlock the image and then proceed with the

deletion.

 Once all the images are deleted they are permanently removed from your SD memory card.

Protect/Lock Menu

Videos and photos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the images.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Protect/Lock’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.

5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

Note:  Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that

image in the Playback Mode.

 Images that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.  Remember that you cannot delete locked images.

ViviLink Menu

The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s videos and photos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘ViviLink’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon appears on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.

Note:  The ViviLink destination can be assigned to a captured video or photo if you manually set it

using the ViviLink Menu in Playback Mode. Remember, you can activate the ViviLink destination before you capture an image during Video or Photo Capture Mode using the ViviLink Quick-Function RIGHT button in Capture mode.

 Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink

option. A new default can be selected at any time through this menu.

Photo Capture Mode

The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video recorder.

 When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by

default.

 Press the MODE button once to enter the Photo Capture Mode.

Taking a Picture

1) Turn on your digital camcorder.

2) Press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode.

3) The camera icon will appear on the top, left corner of the LCD.

4) While in Photo Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.

5) Press the UP- T/Zoom In and DOWN – W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired. You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your videos. The magnification indicator appears on the bottom, right of the LCD screen and displays the selected magnification.

6) Press the SHUTTER button to take your photo.

7) The photo is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD memory card.

Taking a Self Portrait Photo with the Flip Screen

You can also capture your photos using the Flip Screen. When you would like to quickly and easily include yourself in the photo, follow these simple steps:

1) Flip the LCD display out.

2) Hold the camera facing towards you. Make sure you can see yourself within the scene on the LCD screen.

3) Look at the lens, and then press the SHUTTER button to capture your self-portrait photo. It’s as easy as twist and shoot!

Note: The lower the resolution setting the more photos can be taken. However lower resolution photos are of less quality than photos taken at higher resolution. Remember, the amount photos that can captured also depends on the size of the SD memory card inserted as well as the resolution and quality selected.

Deleting the Selected Image (Video or Photo)

Button

Function

LEFT

Resolution – Changes between 5M, 3M, and 1M Photo Resolution

UP (T)

Zooms in

RIGHT

ViviLink for Photos – Opens the ViviLink Menu options for Photos

DOWN (W)

Zooms out

Other

OK/SHUTTER

- Captures the picture

- Confirms menu selection

- Opens the Photo Capture Menu options

Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN directions control buttons.

- Exits the Photo Capture Menu options

MODE

Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Playback Mode

DELETE

Opens the ‘Delete This File?’ menu and allows you to delete the selected

image (photo or video) as seen on the LCD screen.

1) Press the DELETE button to open the ‘Delete This File?’ menu.

2) Press the UP or DOWN button to select from the following options: Yes, No.  Yes: Automatically Deletes Image

Select ‘Yes’ then press the OK button to delete the image (video/photo) that was just captured. The next captured image (video/photo) then appears with the Delete menu options.

You can continue to delete captured images or exit by selecting ‘No’ or by pressing the

MENU button.

 No: Exits the Delete Menu Without Deleting Image

Select ‘No’ then press the OK button to exit without deleting the selected image and return to the current capture mode.

Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that serve as Quick Function buttons.

Photo Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture Mode:

Scene Menu

Using the Scene Menu you can choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Scene’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Resolution Menu

The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera.

Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera’s

memory.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Resolution’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Quality Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Quality’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Self-Timer Menu

The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera’s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture.

This is an optimal feature if you don’t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the

picture yourself. Just set the desired Self-Timer delay, press the Shutter button on your camera and position yourself in front of the camera as desired.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Self-Timer’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Anti-Shake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Anti-Shake’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

White Level Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘White Level’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Color Effect Menu

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Color Effect’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Multi Shot Menu

When enabled, the Multi Shot feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Shutter button. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Multi Shot’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Sharpness Menu

You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Sharpness’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Light Exposure Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Exposure’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

ISO Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘ISO’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Metering Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Metering’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Language Menu

You can select your camera’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the

Language menu.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Date/Time Menu

On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken. Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken.

To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

To Set the Date and Time:

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight ‘Date Setup’ and then press the OK button to open the ‘Date Setup’ menu options.

4) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the time and date.

5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen.

Silent Mode Menu

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Silent Mode’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Auto Power Off Menu

You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera’s battery life. The

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Auto Power Off’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Frequency Menu

50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Frequency’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Format SD Menu

You can use the Format SD menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera’s

memory card. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory card. This option can only delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the Delete.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Format SD’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) To exit without formatting the SD memory card and to return to the previous mode, press the MENU button.

5) To Format the Memory Card:

 Select ‘Yes’ and press the OK button to confirm.  The memory card will be completely formatted. You will automatically exit the menu and

return to the previous mode.

6) To Exit the Format Memory Card Menu:  To exit the format without formatting the memory card, select ‘Cancel’ and then press

the OK button.

 You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

TV Setup Menu

NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘TV Setup’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.

Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu

Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera and to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Firmware’ menu.

3) To exit without resetting the camcorder and to return to the previous mode, press the MENU button.

4) To RESET the digital video recorder’s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press the OK button to select ‘Set Defaults’.

 If you would like to proceed with the reset, select ‘Yes’ and press the OK button to

confirm. The settings will be reset. You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital video recorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

 If you would like to exit the format, select ‘No’ and press the OK button.

You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings.

Photo Playback Mode

The Playback mode allows you to review videos and photos that you’ve already taken with your

digital camcorder.

 When you first turn on the camcorder, it will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.

 The Playback screen appears with the Playback icon on the top left corner of the screen.  The latest captured image (video or photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.

Videos appear with ‘AVI’ on the top left of the LCD screen. Photos appear with ‘JPG’ on the top left of the LCD screen.

Viewing Photos on Your Digital Video Recorder

1) Select your Photo:  Once in Playback mode each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD

screen.

 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction button to scroll through the images on your digital

camcorder’s memory card until you find the video you would like to view.

- Press the RIGHT button to view the next image.

- Press the LEFT button to view the previous image. The image counter is shown on the top right of the LCD screen.

2) Zooming In/Out of your Selected Photo:

 Press the UP / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.

The magnification amount is shown on the bottom, right of the LCD screen.

 Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button to Zoom Out of the selected photo.  Press the OK button then press the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN buttons to

navigate around the magnified photo.

 Press the OK button to return back to the photo in full screen.

Thumbnail View

Button

Function

LEFT

- Displays the PREVIOUS image

- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images

- Navigates magnified photo

UP (T)

- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images

- Navigates magnified photo

RIGHT

- Displays the NEXT image

- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images

- Navigates magnified photo

DOWN (W)

- Opens the Thumbnail display

- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images

- Navigates magnified photo

Other

OK/SHUTTER

- Confirms menu selection

- Opens selected image from the Thumbnail display

- Returns magnified photo to full screen size

1) Press the DOWN (W) button for the images to appear in Thumbnail View.

2) Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons to navigate the thumbnails and select and highlight the image you wish to view.

- Videos appear with a ‘V’ icon on the thumbnail image.

- Photos appear without an icon on the thumbnail image.

3) Press the OK button for the selected image to appear in full screen.

Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that serve as Quick Function buttons.

- Opens the Playback Menu options Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN directions control buttons

- Exits the Playback Menu options

MODE

Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Playback Mode

DELETE

Opens the ‘Delete This File?’ menu and allows you to delete the selected

image (photo or video) as seen on the LCD screen.

Photo Playback Mode Menus

The following is the menu that appears in your digital video recorder’s Photo Playback Mode:

Delete Menu

While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your camcorder through the Delete menu or by pressing the DELETE button.

Delete Video:

1) Select the image you wish to delete.

2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’ menu. Alternatively, press the DELETE button to open the ‘Delete’ menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘Delete Photo’ option, and then press the OK button confirm and continue.

5) A ‘Delete Photo’ confirmation menu appears.

- Select ‘No’ then press the OK button to exit without deleting the selected photo.

- Select ‘Yes’ then press the OK button to delete the selected photo.

Delete All (all videos and photos):

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’ menu. Alternatively, press the DELETE button to open the ‘Delete’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the ‘Delete All’ option, and then press the OK button confirm and continue.

4) A ‘Delete All’ confirmation menu appears.

- Select ‘No’ then press the OK button to exit without deleting all of your images.

- Select ‘Yes’ then press the OK button to automatically delete all of your captured images.

Caution:

 Please use the Delete feature with care.  Please make sure that you only use this feature once you have downloaded and saved all the

images you wish to your computer.

 If an image is locked it cannot be deleted. First unlock the image and then proceed with the

deletion.

 Once all the images are deleted they are permanently removed from your SD memory card.

Rotate Menu

Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camcorder.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Rotate’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) The selected picture will now appear rotated according to your settings in the Playback Mode full screen view. The new image is saved as a separate photo.

Protect/Lock Menu

Videos and photos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any

deletion or alteration being made to the images.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Protect/Lock’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.

5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

Note:  Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that

image in the Playback Mode.

 Images that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.  Remember that you cannot delete locked images.

Print Photos Menu

You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer.

1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print.

2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the ‘Print Photos’ menu.

4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

5) To print select the “Print Photo” option and press the OK button.

6) You will be asked to connect the camcorder to the Pictbridge printer.

7) Slide down the USB lever on the side of the digital video recorder to reveal the retractable built -in USB connector. Connect the camcorder’s USB connector to the Pictbridge port of the printer.

8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process.

9) Select the “Cancel” option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

Slide Show Menu

You can view a slideshow of all the pictures taken with your camcorder while in Playback Mode. The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the Slide Show and to play the Slide Show.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Slide Show’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) To play the Slide Show:

- First select a time interval then press the OK button.

- PLAY: Select ‘Play’ then press the OK button to automatically begin the Slide Show.

PAUSE: Press the UP button to pause the Slide Show. Press the UP button again to continue the Slide Show. STOP: Press the OK button to exit the Slide Show and return to Playback Mode.

ViviLink Menu

The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s videos and

photos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application.

1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘ViviLink’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option.

4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8) An icon appears on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.

Note:  The ViviLink destination can be assigned to a captured video or photo if you manually set it

 Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink

option. A new default can be selected at any time through this menu.

Installing the Software

You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software.

1) Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open.

2) On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window

does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch

the installer.

3) On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager.

4) If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager” button to begin the installation.

Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camcorder. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camcorder to my computer” button for instructions.

5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window.

6) Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.

7) Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application.

8) Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer.

9) Please review the license terms.

On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click

“Next” to continue.

10) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.

11) Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer. On Macintosh: If needed, please follow instructions to install the Adobe® Flash® Player

12) On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

13) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.

Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer

1) Slide down the USB lever on the side of the digital video recorder to reveal the retractable built -in USB connector.

2) Insert the USB connector into an available USB port on your computer.

3) Power the camcorder ON.

4) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device.

5) As your camcorder is a mass storage device “MSDC” will appear on the LCD, indicating that your camcorder is in Mass Storage Mode.

Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer

NOTE: An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the USB connector during transfer.

Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.

2) The “Get media from device” window opens.

3) You can select to download photos, videos or both.

4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only USB device connected then it will be selected automatically.

5) Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files.

6) Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired.

7) Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import.

8) Click the “Get Media” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer.

9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete.

10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums ready for your use.

Getting Started!

Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social

networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube

 Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another  Organize your images by creating offline and online albums  Edit images using automatic and manual tools  Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps

For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the “Help Guide” from the Help Menu or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually

WINDOWS OS

1) Slide down the lever on the side of the camcorder to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camcorder to connect your camcorder to the USB port on your computer.

2) “MSDC” appears on the LCD – indicating that your camcorder is in Mass Storage Mode.

3) A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK.

4) Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

5) Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu.

6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the videos into the Videos/My Videos folder.

7) Do not disconnect the camcorder from the computer during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

MACINTOSH OS

1) Slide down the lever on the side of the camcorder to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camcorder to connect your camcorder to the USB port on your computer.

2) “MSDC” appears on the LCD – indicating that your camcorder is in Mass Storage Mode.

3) The camcorder’s device icon appears on the desktop.

4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

5) Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose

Copy from the Finder’s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit

menu.

6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder.

7) Do not disconnect the camcorder from the computer during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

Apple iPad

NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.

Apple iPad Camera Connection:

For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below:

1) Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your digital camera using the built-in USB connector to the Camera Connector.

NOTE: iPad Camera Connector not included. This may be purchased separately.

2) Using an iPad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's SD card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card. NOTE: iPad SD Card Reader not included. This may be purchased separately.

NOTE: After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the Photos application, which lets you choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums.

Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV

Use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen by connecting the supplied AV Cable from the digital camcorder to the TV. Once connected, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the digital camcorder normally to capture and playback photos and videos. The images will appear on the TV instead of on the digital camcorder’s LCD screen.

Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the digital camcorder is now not portable.

Connecting to a TV with the AV Cable

1) Connect the supplied AV cable from your camcorder to your TV: Connect the black jack into the camcorder’s AV port. Connect the yellow jack into the TV – Video port. Connect the white jack into the TV – Audio port.

2) Power on the TV and the camcorder, and then set the TV to “AV” mode.

3) Make sure the camcorder is set to the correct TV Output setting. Set the TV format on the camcorder to suit the TV format of your TV set (NTSC or PAL). In the camcorder’s Menus, select the ‘TV Setup’ Menu to select the appropriate TV format.

4) When the camcorder is set to Video or Photo Capture Mode, you can preview the subjects you want to record on the TV screen and view the recording live on the TV.

5) When the camcorder is set to Playback Mode, you can review all of your captured photos and playback videos on the TV as you would on the camcorder. To view images in Playback Mode, press the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to scroll and view. To play a selected video, press the OK button.

Camcorder Maintenance

The digital video recorder is a delicate device. Always wear the wrist strap to prevent the device from falling. Please handle your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital video recorder to heat sources. Do not use you digital video recorder in wet or moist conditions. To clean the lens, first blow away the dust on the surface of the lens, then use a proper cloth or tissue for optical devices to clean the lens. If necessary, use lens cleanser. Never use organic cleanser to clean the digital video camera. Never touch the lens with your fingers. When left idle for an extended period of time, store the digital video recorder without the batteries, in a dry and dark place.

Sakar Warranty Card

Sakar US Sakar International Attention: Service Department 195 Carter Drive Edison, NJ 08817

Sakar UK/Europe Attention: Service Department 2D, Siskin Parkway East 4020 Middlemarch Business Park Coventry, CV3 4PE

Sakar Australia Return faulty camera to the Refund Counter at the store where purchased

This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase.

What Is Not Covered By Warranty:

Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident.

What To Do When Service Is Required:

When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include:

1) Copy of original bill of sale.

2) A detailed written description of the problem.

3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime).

MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:

Technical Support

For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals,

software and FAQ’s at the website. Can’t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at

support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit

www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.

Troubleshooting

Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the

images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What do I do?

Ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again. With test photos, if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera’s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before the camera powers off. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card then all the photos should appear.

Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?

This camera requires an SD card for normal use. If the camera powers off nothing will happen to the images stored on the SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss.

Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted?

All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer`s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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