Vivitar DVR 480 User Manual

DVR 480

Digital Helmet Camcorder

User Manual

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Contents

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

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

Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3

Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 4

Camcorder Mounts and Accessories ............................................................................................ 7

Main Camera Mode .................................................................................................................... 10

Using your Helmet Camcorder .................................................................................................... 11

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 13

Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 14

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 15

Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer .............................................................................. 16

Getting Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer ............................................................ 17

Get started!................................................................................................................................. 18

Transferring Videos from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually .......................................... 18

Camcorder Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 19

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 20

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 21

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 21

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Digital Helmet Camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos is included with your camera.

Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

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

Note:

 Your digital helmet camcorder supports an SD or MMC Memory Card (up to 16GB).  In order to use your digital helmet camcorder normally, please insert the SD Memory card

before use.

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

What’s Included

1. Digital Helmet Camcorder

2. USB Cable

3. Installation CD

4. Strap

5. Slide Adhesive Mount

6. Top Adhesive Mount

7. Bike Mount

8. Water Resistant Silicon

Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

Parts of the Camera

POWER Button

LCD Screen

MODE Button

Power Indicator Light/Busy LED

RECORD Button

Battery Cover/Memory Card Slot

USB Jack

Lens

Microphone

10.

Camera Mount

Initial Camera Setup

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Memory Card

 Insert 2 AAA (1.5V) batteries.

Alkaline batteries recommended (not included).

 SD Memory card (up to 16GB)

needed for normal use.

Turning On the Camera

Using the Camera

Selecting Resolution Modes

Powering the Digital Camcorder ON

Battery indicator

Description

The battery level is full.

The battery level is half.

The battery level is low, indicating to prepare for replacing batteries. If no battery level icon shows, the battery is exhausted and the camcorder will automatically turn off in a few seconds.

1. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. Use 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Rechargeable batteries are not recommended for use.

2. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your digital video recorder (inserted until a click sound is heard).

Note: After the digital camcorder 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.

3. Press the POWER button, located above the LCD Screen, to turn on the digital video recorder.

Installing the Batteries

1. Pull down the Battery cover/Memory card slot to open it.

2. Open the battery door as indicated by the arrow.

3. Insert 2 x AAA batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated on the battery cover.

4. Close the battery door.

Battery Indicator

 Be sure to turn off the camcorder power before inserting or removing batteries.  Use only Alkaline battery to power this camcorder. Use of any other type battery is not

recommended.

 Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.  Remove batteries after extended use.  The camcorder body may be warm after extended use. This is normal.

Installing the Memory Card

In order to use your camcorder, please insert an SD Card or MMC Card into the camcorder.

1. Turn off the camcorder.

2. Pull down the Battery cover/Memory card slot to open it.

3. Slide battery cover and insert the SD card with the front piece of the card against the LCD screen. If the memory card has successfully been inserted, you will hear a click and an icon

will appear on the LCD screen.

4. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out and close the battery cover.

5. Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

6. If the card is inserted or removed while the camcorder's power is on, it may damage the card and/or any recorded data. Always confirm that the power is off before inserting the card into the camcorder.

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