Vivitar DVR-530 User Manual
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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If
such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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Trademark Information
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
SDTM is a trademark.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Product Information
Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product
specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference
guide for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your DVR-530 may be different from those described in
this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product
inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical
preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
chargers, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer
will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for
precise product definition and included accessories.
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design
of your DVR-530.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the DVR-530, turn the power Off and remove the
batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the DVR-530 has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power Off and remove
the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the DVR-530.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of
purchase.
Do not use the DVR-530 in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the
shore.
Do not place the DVR-530 on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the DVR-530 to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately
consult a physician.
Do not use the DVR-530 while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Cautions
Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the
surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal
fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
The DVR-530 is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force
when handling the DVR-530.
This might cause damage to the DVR-530.
Do not use the DVR-530 in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the DVR-530 or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the DVR-530 in
a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the DVR-530 in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as
inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the DVR-530, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes
described below:
Use only the specified battery (NP60, 3.7V).
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life
and reduce DVR-530 performance.
When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an
extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number
of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that
you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the DVR-530 or the flash. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
The DVR-530 may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the DVR-530 to prevent leakage
or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery
is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................. 8
Package Contents .................................... 9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-530 10
Front View ................................................. 10
Rear View .................................................. 11
LCD Monitor Information .......................... 12
GETTING STARTED ............................ 17
Installing the Battery ................................. 17
Turning the Power On/Off ........................ 17
Attaching the Strap .................................. 18
LED Indicators .......................................... 18
Loading an SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory) ................................ 1 9
Using the LCD Panel ................................ 20
Choosing the OSD (On-Screen Display) Lan-
guage ........................................................ 2 1
Setting the Date and Time ...................... 21
Formatting an SD Memory Card .............. 22
Setting Image Resolution and Quality .... 23
PHOTOGRAPHY MODES ................... 26
Capturing Still Images .............................. 26
Recording Video Clips .............................. 26
Normal Mode ............................................. 27
Macro Mode .............................................. 27
Using the Digital Zoom ............................. 28
Setting the Flash ...................................... 29
Setting the Self-Timer ............................... 30
TV Recording Mode ................................. 31
PLAYBACK MODE ............................. 32
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips ..... 32
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV
................................................................... 33
Zoom Playback ......................................... 34
Thumbnail Display .................................... 3 4
Protecting Still Images/Video Clips ......... 3 5
Slide Show Display ................................... 36
Deleting Still Images/Video Clips ............. 37
MP3 MODE .......................................... 38
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AUDIO RECORDING MODE ............... 39
Recording Audio Files .............................. 39
Playing Back Audio Files ......................... 4 0
Deleting MP3 / Audio Files ...................... 41
MENU OPTIONS .................................. 42
Video Menu ............................................... 42
Capture Menu ........................................... 44
TV Menu .................................................... 4 6
Playback Menu ......................................... 47
MP3 / Audio Menu .................................... 48
System Menu ............................................ 4 9
CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE
COMPLIANT PRINTER ....................... 52
TRANSFERRING RECORDED FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER ............................. 54
Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98
users only) .................................. 5 4
Step 2: Connect the DVR-530 to your
computer ..................................... 55
Step 3: Download still images, video clips and
audio files .................................... 56
INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO .............. 57
INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT
READER .............................................. 58
USER MANUAL................................... 58
USING THE DVR-530 AS A PC CAMERA
.............................................................. 59
Step 1: Install the PC camera driver ...... 60
Step 2: Connect the DVR-530 to your computer
..................................................... 61
Step 3: Run your application software(i.e.
Yahoo Messenger) .................... 61
SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 62
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... 63
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new DVR-530!
This DVR-530 is designed as an “entry-level” handy cam.
Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel CMOS sensor, your DVR-530 delivers good quality, 3350 x 2482 resolution
images.
Other features provided by the DVR-530 include the following:
LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS LCD monitor (230K pixels) makes it easy to frame
your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you
have captured.
Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (24 MB available for image storage).
External memory supports SD memory cards up to 1 GB.
Digital Recorder/Player - Store and play movies, video, music, pictures and more.
TV and PC connection - You may view your images on a television monitor or a computer using
the USB or A/V cables.
Advanced AV-IN recording - Store live TV recording.
Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom permit zoom photography.
Flexible flash settings - You may adjust the flash setting according to your lighting environment.
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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is
missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.
Common product components:
DVR-530
User’s Manual
USB Cable
Software CD-ROM
A/V IN cable
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Battery charger
Common (optional) accessories:
SD memory card
Tripod
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
A/V OUT Cable
Earphone
DVR-530 Strap
DVR-530 Pouch
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-530
Front View
1. Lens
2. Flash
3. Self-timer LED
4. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode
5. Speaker
6. Microphone
7. Battery/SD memory card cover
8. Tripod socket
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1. Power button
2. MODE Mode button
3. Zoom lever
T Zoom in
W Zoom out
4. Record button
5. Image button
6. X Right button
Self-timer button
7. W Left button
Flash button
8. MENU Menu button
9. Status LED indicator
10. USB connector
11. A/V IN terminal
12. A/V OUT terminal
13. Earphone connector
14. Strap holder
15. LCD panel / monitor
Rear View
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LCD Monitor Information
Video Mode:
1. video mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Battery power indicator
Full battery power
Medium battery power
Low battery power
Virtually no battery power
4. SD memory card indicator
An SD memory card is loaded
No SD memory card is loaded
SD memory card is full
8. Video quality
SUPER FINE
FINE
NORMAL
9. Video resolution
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
10.Available recording time
(Before recording)/
Elapsed time (While recording)
5. Macro mode
6. EV compensation
7. White balance
AUTO AUTO
DAYLIGHT
LAMP
FLUORESCENT-1
FLUORESCENT-2
SHADE
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Camera Mode:
1. Still image mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Battery power indicator
4. SD memory card indicator
5. Available number of shots
6. Flash mode
Flash off
A
Auto flash
Auto flash with
red-eye reduction
7. Macro mode
8. ISO sensitivity
AUTO
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
9. EV compensation
10.AWB (White balance)
11.Image quality
SUPER FINE
FINE
NORMAL
12.Image resolution
3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation)
2560 x 1920
2048 x 1536
1.2M
1280 x 96
640 x 480
13.Self-timer indicator (if used)
3-seconds delay
10-seconds delay
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Audio Recording Mode
1. Audio recording mode
2. Remaining battery status
3. SD memory card indicator (if present)
4. Recording indicator
5. Available recording time (Before recording)/
Elapsed time (While recording)
TV Recording Mode
1. TV recording mode
2. Zoom status
3. Remaining battery status
4. SD memory card indicator (if present)
5. Recording indicator
6. Available recording time (Before recording)/
Elapsed time (While recording)
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Video Playback
1. Folder and file name
2. Duration of current video
(Before playback)/
Elapsed time (During playback)
3. Video playback mode icon
4. Battery power indicator
5. SD memory card indicator
6. Playback indicator
7. Video status bar
8. Sound level (speaker volume)
Low volume
Mild volume
Medium volume
High volume
Fully volume
Mute (no sound)
Before playback
During playback
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Audio / MP3 Playback
1. / Audio/MP3 playback mode icon
2. File name
3. Battery power indicator
4. SD memory card indicator
5. Audio/MP3 status bar
6. Sound level (speaker volume)
7. Playback indicator
8. Play mode indicator
Play one file
Play all files
Play the selected files
9. Repeat indicator
10.Elapsed time
Still Image Playback
1. Still-image playback mode
2. Battery power indicator
3. SD memory card indicator
4. Folder and file name
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GETTING STARTED
Installing the Battery
We highly recommend using the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the fully capability of
your DVR-530. Charge the battery before using the DVR-530. Make sure that the power of the DVR-530
is off before inserting or removing the battery.
1. Slide the battery/SD memory card cover.
2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation, as shown.
3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover firmly.
Turning the Power On/Off
Press and hold the button until the DVR-530 turns on.
To turn the power off, press and hold the button again.
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Attaching the Hand Strap
Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.
LED Indicators
Indicator State Description/Activity
LED indicator Solid green 1. The DVR-530 is powering up.
2. The DVR-530 is ready to record images (or video clips).
LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer is in progress.
LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash.
Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
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Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)
The DVR-530 comes with 32MB of internal memory (24MB available for image storage), allowing you to
record video clips, captured still images, MP3 and audio files in the DVR-530. However, you can also
expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card so that you can store more files.
1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.
2. Insert the SD memory card.
If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.
3. Close the battery/SD memory card firmly.
To remove the SD memory card, make sure the DVR-530 is
turned off. Open the battery/SD memory card cover, then press
lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Be sure to format an SD memory card with this DVR-530 before using it.
Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD memory card” for
further details.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD
memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD
memory card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the
card.
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Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it.
Rotate the LCD panel carefully and with the correct direction, over rotation and rotation with the wrong direction may
damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the DVR-530.
Avoid contact with the LCD monitor when moving the LCD panel.
Do not hold the DVR-530 by the LCD panel.
Using the LCD Panel
1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the DVR-530.
2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel.
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