Vivitar DVR 504 User Manual
DVR 504
Camcorder
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What‟s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 4
Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 6
Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 7
Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..................................................................... 8
Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ............................................................................... 8
Using Your Digital Camera ........................................................................................................... 9
Changing Camera Mode .............................................................................................................. 9
LCD Icons .................................................................................................................................. 10
Video Capture Mode ................................................................................................................... 11
Photo Capture Mode ................................................................ .................................................. 12
Playback Mode ........................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the Camera to a TV ................................ ................................ ................................ . 16
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 17
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 18
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 19
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 20
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................ 20
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) .......................... 21
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 21
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 22
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 23
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder. Everything you need to take quality digital
photos and 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 video recorder.
Note:
Your digital video recorder supports an SD Memory Card (up to 32GB).
In order to use your digital video recorder normally, it is strongly recommended to insert
the SD Memory card before use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
What’s Included
1. Digital Video Recorder
2. USB cable
3. TV Cable
4. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
5. Attached Wrist Strap (not shown)
Note: SD Memory Card not included
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Parts of the Camera
1.
Down Button
9.
LCD Screen
2.
Up Button
10.
Digital Lens
3.
Shutter Button
11.
SD Memory Card Slot
4.
Power Button
12.
Tripod Socket
5.
Delete Button
13.
Microphone
6.
MODE Button
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Mirror
7.
TV Out
15.
Battery Compartment
8.
USB Jack
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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 3 x AAA batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended.
Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
before use.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Selecting
the modes
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Initial Startup: Powering the Digital video recorder ON
1. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder.
Use 3 x AAA (1.5v) batteries. Alkaline batteries 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 video recorder 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. Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button , located on the inside wall, to
turn on the digital video recorder.
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Main Camera Modes
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the
record. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To
stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The video will be automatically saved to
your camera‟s memory card.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture
mode.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera.
After turning on your camera, 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 or delete them as desired.
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been
powered ON.
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolution
(VGA)640X480 pixels (30 fps), (QVGA) 320X240 pixels (30 fps)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
Internal Memory
Limited – 2 test photos or video: 4 seconds VGA/8 seconds
QVGA
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
1.5 Inch TFT
Lens
Fix Focus
Lens Focus Length
f=4.8mm F2.4
Exposure
Auto
White Balance
Auto
Scene
Auto
Microphone
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP, Vista, 7 and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above
Battery
3 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
0-40C
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