Vivitar 508v3, DVR 508NHDv3, DVR 918M, DVR 508M, DVR 505 User Manual

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DVR 508v3

Digital Camcorder

User Manual

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TABLE OF 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 the Camcorder On/Off ................................................................................................. 11

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

Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 12

Camcorder Options: ViviLink, LED Flash, Display ...................................................................... 13

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

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

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 35

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 51

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 60

Connecting the Camcorder to a TV ............................................................................................ 62

Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer .............................................................................. 62

Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ............................................. 63

Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 64

Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually ......................................... 64

Camcorder Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 66

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 66

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 67

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 67

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital camcorder.

Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

Note:  Your digital camcorder requires a SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. SD

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

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

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

captured by your camcorder without the software by directly accessing the camcorder’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

2) AV Cable

3) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD

4) USB Cable

5) Attached Hand Strap (not shown)

Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

Parts of the Camcorder

1. Power Button

12. AV Out Port

2. Shutter Button

13. USB Interface

3. T (Zoom In) Button

14. Speaker

4. W (Zoom Out) / Thumbnail View Button

15. Digital Lens

5. MODE (M) Button

16. Self-Timer LED Indicator Light

6. OK (MENU/SET) Button

17. Microphone

7. Left / Scene Button

18. LED Fill Light

8. Up / LED Fill Light On-Off Button

19. SD Memory Card Slot

9. Right / Delete Button

20. Tripod Mount

10. Down / ViviLink Button

21. Hand Strap

11. LCD Screen

22. Battery Compartment

Initial Camcorder Setup

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Memory Card

 Slide open the battery compartment

cover.

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

Batteries not included.

 SD Memory card (up to 32GB)

needed for normal use.

 It is recommended to use a Class 4

SD card or higher SD card.

 Please turn off the camcorder

before inserting the SD Memory Card.

Turning On the Camcorder

Using the Camcorder

POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

1) Remove the battery compartment cover.

2) Insert the batteries properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown

inside the battery compartment. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.

3) Close the battery compartment cover securely.

Note:

 Remove the batteries from the camcorder when not in use for an extended period.  Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.  Some camcorder features (i.e. Flash) will not work if the battery power level is low.  When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty and ‘Battery Low’

appears on the LCD screen. The camcorder automatically turns 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

INSTALLING THE SD CARD

Make sure the SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your digital camcorder. SD Memory card not included. To properly insert the SD Card:

1) Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the digital camcorder.

2) Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been

inserted correctly.

Note:  After the digital camcorder is powered on, an SD icon appears 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 digital camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card.

POWERING ON THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER

Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button to turn on the digital camcorder.

CAMCORDER INITIAL SETUP

Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button to power. When powering the camcorder on for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup.

SETTING THE CAMCORDER LANGUAGE

1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the digital camcorder. The Language selection menu appears.

2) Press the UP or DOWN button to select the language of your choice.

3) Press the OK button to confirm the selection.

4) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camcorder setup. The following message appears: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup. Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the setup, the camcorder will be set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of the camcorder.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

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

1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to move between the date and time settings. Press the UP or DOWN button to set the specific date and time.

2) Press the OK button to confirm the date and time setting and to continue with the camcorder 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 digital camcorder. 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 software application.

1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos and then for Videos.

2) Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired default social network and press the

OK button to confirm the selection for Photos and Videos.

Congratulations! Your digital camcorder is now ready to use!

Main Camcorder Modes

VIDEO CAPTURE MODE

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. 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, blinking record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop the 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 OK (MENU/SET) button while in the Video Capture mode.

PHOTO CAPTURE MODE

Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE (M) 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 OK (MENU/SET) button while in the Photo Capture mode.

PLAYBACK MODE (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your digital camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback mode for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve captured to view, edit or delete them as desired. To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the OK (MENU/SET) button while in the Playback mode.

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

Camcorder Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Video Resolution

(HD) 1280x720, (VGA) 640x480, (QVGA) 320x240

Image Resolution

(12M) 4000x3000, (8M) 3264x2448, (5M) 2592x1944, (3M) 2048x1536, (1.3M) 1280x1024, VGA 640x480

File Format

JPEG/AVI

External Memory

SD Card (up to 32GB) – Class 4 or higher

LCD Display

1.8” TFT

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Exposure

-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent

ISO

Auto, 100, 200, 400

Scene

Auto, Scenery, Portrait, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, High Sensitivity, Sport, Beach, Party

Language

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Polish

Flash

2 LED lamps

Self-Timer

2, 5 or 10 second delay

Anti-Shake

Yes

Multi Snapshots (Burst)

Yes

Auto Power Off

1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, Disable

TV Out

PAL, NTSC

Interface

USB 2.0

System Requirements

Microsoft® Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 or higher ; Mac OSX v10.5.x or higher

Battery

3x AAA (1.5V) batteries – Alkaline batteries recommended

Working Temperature

0~45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

MICROSOFT® Windows 7 or above

 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 the Camcorder On/Off

 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.  Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been inserted into your digital camcorder.

Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included. Please see ‘Initial Camcorder Setup’ for more information.

POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON

Flip open the LCD panel and press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.

 After powering on, the camcorder emits a sound and the LCD screen turns 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.

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 can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu in either Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode.

Changing Camcorder Mode

Your camcorder 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 photos.

To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button to toggle between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode and Playback Mode.

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

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

When in Playback Mode, this icon displays 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 OK (MENU/SET) button to open the menus for the current mode.

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.

4) Press the OK (MENU/SET) button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option.

5) If the selection can be remembered by the camcorder, a selection icon appears to the

right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options remain until you decide to change them again at a later time. Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder and do not display the selection icon.

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

screen.

Note:

 For most menu settings, an icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.  The settings are saved by your digital camcorder until you manually change the setting or

restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Camcorder Options: ViviLink, LED Flash, Display

VIVILINK OPTION

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. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.

VIVILINK: VIDEO OR PHOTO CAPTURE MODE

Press the DOWN Quick Function Button to open the ViviLink options. Select a ViviLink option and press OK to save your selection and return to Photo/Video Capture Mode. Your selected

ViviLink destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen and your camcera is now ready to capture your photo or video with the selected ViviLink destination. Note: The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default and needs to be activated prior to capturing each photo or video.

VIVILINK: PLAYBACK MODE

A ViviLink destination can be added to a captured image or changed by accessing the ViviLink menu in Playback Mode. Simply select your image and press the OK button to view the Playback menu options. Select the ‘ViviLink’ menu and then use the UP or DOWN button to select the ViviLink destination and press the OK button.

LED FLASH OPTION

The LED Flash lights allow you to add lighting to the scene you would like to capture.

The following icon appears on the bottom, left of the LCD when the Flash is on.  LED Light On:

To increase the lighting in dark situations, press the UP button to activate the 2 LED Flash Lights on the front of the camcorder below the lens.

 LED Light Off:

Press the UP button again to turn the LED Flash Lights off.

HIDE/SHOW THE LCD ICONS

The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.

1) Hold the MODE (M) button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.

2) Press the MODE (M) button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

Video Capture Mode

The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, it will be in Video Capture Mode.

TAKING A VIDEO

1) Selecting the Scene Using the LCD Display: While in Video Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.

2) Zoom Options:

Use the T/ Zoom In and W / Zoom Out buttons located to the left of the LCD screen to better set the camcorder display if desired. You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using

the digital zoom. A magnifying glass icon appears on the bottom right of the LCD screen indicating the selected zoom.

3) Capturing the Video:

 Press the Shutter button to START the video capture.  A red, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the recording is in

progress.

 To STOP the video recording, press the Shutter button again.  The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD Memory card.

Note: The amount of recording time available for the resolution selected appears on the top center of LCD screen while in ‘Standby’. 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 selected.

VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS

Quick Function Button

Function

 Left

SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu.

 Up

LED LIGHTS – Turns on/off the LED lights.

 Right

DELETE – Opens the ‘Delete This Video’ option and allows

you to view and delete current video.

 Down

VIVILINK – Opens the ‘ViviLink for Videos’ menu.

Other

Shutter

STARTS/STOPS the video capture

OK (MENU/SET)

 MENU - Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode.  SAVE SELECTION - Saves your selected menu option.

To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.

MODE (M)

 MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode,

Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode.

 Exits the menu screen.

Zooms In

Zooms Out

Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.

VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS

The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode:  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change

the setting or restore the camcorder’s Factory Default Settings.

 The selection icon displays the Factory Default Settings in the menus shown below.

SCENE MENU

The ‘Scene’ menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. Note: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode. The ‘Scene’ options include: Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party

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

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

3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.

4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. A selected option icon appears on the selected item.

5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.

IMAGE SIZE MENU

The ‘Image Size’ menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camcorder’s memory. The ‘Image Size’ options include: HD 1280x720 HD / VGA 640x480 / QVGA 320x240

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

2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Size’ menu.

3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.

4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. A selected option icon appears on the selected item.

5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.

IMAGE QUALITY MENU

The ‘Image Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by

your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder. The ‘Image Quality’ options include: Normal / Fine / Super Fine

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

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

3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.

4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. A selected option icon appears on the selected item.

5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.

WHITE BALANCE MENU

The ‘White Balance’ feature allows your camcorder to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder. The ‘White Balance’ options include: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent

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

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

3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.

4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. A selected option icon appears on the selected item.

5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.

COLOR EFFECT MENU

The ‘Color Effect’ menu allows you to choose a color effect to add to the images taken with your

camcorder. The ‘Color Effect’ options include: Standard / Sepia / Monochrome / Vivid

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

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

3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.

4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. A selected option icon appears on the selected item.

5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

IMAGE SHARPNESS MENU

Using the ‘Image Sharpness’ menu you can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with

your camcorder. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or

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