DVR 558HD-V1
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 ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ......................................................................................... 11
Changing Camcorder Mode ................................................................................................................ 12
Navigating the Menus ......................................................................................................................... 13
Camcorder Options: LED Light, Macro Switch .................................................................................... 16
Video Capture Mode ........................................................................................................................... 18
Video Playback Mode ......................................................................................................................... 28
Photo Capture Mode ........................................................................................................................... 33
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................ ......................... 47
Camcorder Setup ................................................................................................................................ 53
Slide Show .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Power Off ............................................................................................................................................ 59
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV and HDTV ................................ ................................ ..... 60
Installing the Software ......................................................................................................................... 61
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer....................................................................................... 63
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer .................................................. 63
Get Started! ......................................................................................................................................... 64
Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually .................................................. 65
Camcorder Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 66
Sakar Warranty Card .......................................................................................................................... 67
Technical Support ............................................................................................................................... 68
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 68
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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 needs an 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 SDHC Memory card or higher.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camcorder
2) USB cable
3) TV Cable
4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software
Installation CD
5) Lens Cover Strap
6) Hand Strap (not shown)
NOTE: Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Memory card and batteries not included.
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Parts of the Camcorder
1. Power Button
10. USB Port
2. Home Button
11. HDMI Port
3. Digital Lens
12. Hand Strap
4. Lens Cover
13. Tripod Mount
5. Macro Switch
14. SD Memory Card Slot
6. Speaker
15. Battery Compartment
7. Shutter Button
16. LED Light
8. Zoom Out / Zoom In
17. Microphone
9. LED Light Indicator
18. LCD Touch Screen
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Initial Camcorder Setup
After flipping open the LCD Touch Screen and powering the camcorder ON for the first time, the
camcorder takes you through the Initial Camcorder Setup.
1) Installing the Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder, according to the
polarity shown inside the battery compartment. (See photo above.)
Use 4 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
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 will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and 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
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2) Installing the SD Memory Card
IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher.
Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your
camcorder. SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
Push the SD card into the slot in the direction as shown SD card icon on the camcorder. (See
images below: 1 and 2.)
Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly. (See images below: 3 and 4.)
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NOTE:
After the camcorder is powered on, the 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 camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card.
3) Powering ON the camcorder
Flip open the LCD screen. Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.
4) Setting the Camcorder Language
You will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder.
The Language options appear. Drag up or down to scroll and view the menu options.
Select the language of your choice and tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the selection.
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 Camcorder Setup?”
Tap “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup.
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NOTE: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camcorder 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.
5) Setting the Date and Time
The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder.
Drag up or down to scroll and view the Date and Time options.
Set the Date and Time as desired and tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the selection and move to
the next part of the camcorder setup.
6) 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 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 software application.
First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos.
Drag up or down to scroll and view the ViviLink for Photos options and then tap SAVE & EXIT
to confirm your selection.
Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Drag up or
down to scroll and view the ViviLink for Videos options and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm
your selection.
Congratulations! Your camcorder is now ready to use.
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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 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 camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture Mode, tap MENU 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 HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode
options. Tap Camera to enter Photo Capture Mode.
To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture Mode, tap MENU while in the Photo
Capture Mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos seen on your camcorder - saved
to your SD memory card. After turning on your camcorder, press the HOME button to open
the Camcorder Mode options. Tap Playback to enter the Playback Mode for photos and
videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously taken to view,
edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback Mode for photos and videos, tap MENU
while in the Playback Mode.
Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the HOME button to the left of the LCD screen. The Home menu is
shown on the LCD. Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camcorder mode.
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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3.1M),
1920x1080 (2MHD), 640x480(VGA)
Video Resolution
1920x1080 (FHD), 1280x720 (HD),
640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA)
File Format
JPEG (Photo), AVI (Video)
Internal Memory
16MB SDRAM (Buffer) - enough for 1 sample photo
External Memory
Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Memory card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.4 Inch Touch TFT
Lens
f=6.8mm, F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene
Auto, Scenery, Portrait, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, High
Sensitivity, Beach
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian,
Polish, Greek
Flash
2 LED Flash lamps
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Macro Switch
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 ;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
4 x AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included)
Working Temperature
0~40C
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Computer System Requirements
To be able to download photos and videos to your WINDOWS OS OR MACINTOSH OS 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 7
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 Mac 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.
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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder
Make sure the batteries have been installed properly into your digital camcorder.
Make sure an SD card has been installed properly into your camcorder.
(SDHC Class 4 card up to 32GB - SD Card not included)
Powering the Camcorder ON
Flip open the LCD display panel. 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.
Alternatively, you can press the HOME button and then tap the Power Off icon. Tap ‘Yes’ to select to
power off the digital camcorder.
Auto 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 Settings/Auto Off menu settings.
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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 digital 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 digital camcorder mode:
Make sure the digital camcorder is powered ON.
Press the HOME button on the left of the LCD Panel.
Tap one of the following icons to select the active camcorder mode:
Camera
Video
Playback
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
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Navigating the Menus
Camera
Tap to enter Photo Capture Mode
Video
Tap to enter Video Capture Mode
Playback
Tap to enter Playback Mode
You camcorder includes the following menus:
Home Menus
Camcorder Mode Menus
Camcorder Setup Menus
You can access and change camcorder settings by the following methods:
1) Icons on the LCD Touch Screen:
While in the Photo, Video, Playback Modes in Preview/Standby: You can toggle between the
menu options each time you tap a menu icon that appears on the LCD screen until you see the
desired option.
2) Menu Screens:
Enter the menu screens and select the desired option.
Please see information below for more details regarding this method.
Home Menus
The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camcorder modes and settings as well as to
the photo slideshow and the power off.
1) Press the HOME button located on the left side of the LCD touch screen.
2) The following menu options appear on the Home screen:
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Setup
Tap to enter Camcorder General Settings
Slide Show
Tap to begin Photo Slide Show
Power Off
Tap to Power off your digital camcorder
Camcorder Mode Menus
Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode:
Tap MENU as seen on the bottom left of the LCD touch screen to open the menus for the
current mode.
2) Select a Main Menu Option:
Drag up or down to scroll and view the main menus.
To select a menu, tap the desired menu icon to open the various options for that menu.
NOTE: To exit the menu screen without selecting a menu, tap Exit and return to the current mode.
3) Selected a Sub-Menu Option:
Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
NOTE: Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a
later time.
4) The selected option icon appears on the touch LCD screen.
NOTE: Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder
and do not display an icon on the LCD screen.
For more details regarding specific menus, please refer to the menu information listed for each mode.
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Camcorder Setup Menus
The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time.
1) Press the HOME button to the left of the LCD touch screen to open the Home screen options.
2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camcorder general settings.
3) Select a Setup Option:
Drag up or down to scroll and view the main Setup menus.
To select a Setup menu, tap the desired menu icon to open the various options for that menu.
NOTE: To exit the Setup screen without selecting a menu, tap Exit and return to the Home
Menu screen.
4) Select a Setup Sub-Menu Option:
Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
Alternatively, simply tap and highlight the desired option.
Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
NOTE: Changes made to these options will remain until you decide to change them again at a later
time.
5) The selected option icon appears on the touch LCD screen.
NOTE: Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder
and do not display an icon on the LCD screen.
For more details regarding specific Setup menus, please refer to the ‘Setup Menu’ section of this manual.
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Camcorder Options: LED Light, Macro Switch
LED Flash Light Option
To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the 2 LED Flash
Lights on the front of the camcorder below the lens.
LED ON:
Tap the LED icon, located on the bottom left section (above the MENU) of the LCD touch screen.
This changes the icon and activates the LED Lights.
When the LED lights are on, the following icon appears on the LCD screen:
LED OFF:
Tap the LED icon on the LCD screen.
When the LED lights are off, the following icon appears on the LCD screen:
Macro Option
Your digital camcorder contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the
Macro mode on your camcorder. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range
(20 ~ 40 cm).
MACRO MODE ON:
To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camcorder DOWN to the
flower icon .
When enabled, the Macro mode allows your digital camcorder to focus on an object that is close to
the camcorder.
The flower icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.
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MACRO MODE OFF:
To turn the Macro mode OFF slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camcorder UP to the mountain
icon.
The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display.
When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity).
NOTE: The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features:
Flash, and Face Detect.
Not all camcorders included these features. Refer to the ‘Camcorder Specifications’ section to view the
features included with this camcorder.
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Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode.
Taking a Video
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would
like to capture.
2) You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and
recording your videos.
Push the Zoom control button up, the T button, to zoom in on the object.
Push the Zoom control button down, the W button, to zoom back out.
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen:
The zoom indicating bar moves up when you Zoom In (T) and moves down when you Zoom Out
(W).
3) Press the Shutter button on the top of the digital camcorder to START the video capture.
4) A red, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the record is in progress.
On the top right, the recording time appears, indicating the amount of elapsed time as the video is
being captured.
5) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.
6) The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD memory card.
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Video Capture Mode Menus
Scenery
Color Effect
Resolution
Sharpness
Quality
Exposure
ViviLink
ISO
White Level
Metering
Auto
Night Portrait
Scenery
High Sensitivity
Portrait
Beach
Night Scenery
The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode:
Reminder: While in Capture Mode, you can also change settings by tapping icons that appear on the
LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you arrive at your desired setting.
Scenery Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your
current environment.
The Scenery Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Scenery menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
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6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
FHD
1920x1080
HD
1280x720
VGA
640x480
QVGA
320x240
This icon appears on the top left side of the LCD screen, below the Video Capture Mode icon.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
Resolution Menu
The Resolution 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 Resolution Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Resolution menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top left of the LCD screen, to the right of the Video Capture Mode icon.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
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Quality Menu
Normal
Fine
Super Fine
The 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 Quality Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Quality menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
ViviLink Menu (for Videos)
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.
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The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include:
YouTube
Photobucket
Flickr
N
None
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the ViviLink menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top left side of the LCD screen, below the Video Capture Mode and
Scenery icons.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
NOTE:
The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a
photo or video if you have previously set it during the initial camcorder setup or manually set it
from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Playback Mode. Alternatively, you can also
change the ViviLink by tapping the ViviLink icon on the LCD screen – which then toggles
through the ViviLink options.
The selected ViviLink destination icon appears on the captured image when viewed in
Playback Mode.
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White Level Menu
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Using the White Level feature your camcorder can adjust to 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 allows the camcorder to
properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
The White Level Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the White Level menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
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Color Effect Menu
Standard
Sepia
Monochrome
Vivid
Soft
Normal
Sharp
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder.
The Color Effect Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Color Effect menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
6) The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
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 less distinct.
The Sharpness Menu Options include:
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1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
+3 Lightest
-1 Dark
+2 Lighter
-2 Darker
+1 Light
-3 Darkest
0 Normal
2) Tap the Sharpness menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
Exposure Menu
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’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 camcorder.
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 camcorder.
The Exposure Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Exposure menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
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4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
ISO Auto
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
ISO Menu
The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the
surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder 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 camcorder will be less sensitive to light and will
optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.
The ISO Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the ISO menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
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Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Center
Multi
Spot
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
Metering Menu
The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image. Depending on
your selection, the camcorder 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 camcorder 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.
The Metering Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Metering menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
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Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
Video Playback Mode
The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with
you camcorder.
When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default.
Press the HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode options.
Tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode for photos and videos.
The latest captured image appears on the LCD screen.
If there are no images stored, a message (No File) appears.
Playing Videos on Your Camcorder
1) Select your Video:
Once in Playback Mode, view each of your captured images by sliding your finger left or right
across the LCD touch screen.
Scroll through the images on your camcorder’s memory card until you find the video you would
like to view.
Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.
Videos appear with an ‘AVI’ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.
2) Play your selected video:
Tap the Play icon in the center of the LCD screen to START playing the video.
Tap the LCD screen to PAUSE the video and tap again to continue playing and pausing as
needed.
To fully STOP the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the Shutter button.
NOTE: While the Video is playing, all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear.
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Thumbnail View
Easily navigate and select the video or photo 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 easily navigate
to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
1) Push the Zoom button down (W/Zoom Out) to open the Thumbnail View.
Alternatively, tap the Thumbnail View icon on the LCD to open the Thumbnail View.
2) All images (videos and photos) saved on your on your SD Memory card appear in the Thumbnail
View.
3) Drag up or down to scroll through the Thumbnail images.
4) Tap a Thumbnail to select and enlarge the image to full screen size.
5) Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video.
Video Playback Mode LCD Screen Functions
While in Video Playback Mode, you can easily control the camcorder features for each image.
Delete (Selected File)
1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Select a video.
3) To delete the selected video:
Tap the Delete icon located on the left beneath the AVI icon.
A ‘Delete This Video’ window appears.
Tap ‘Yes’ to automatically delete the selected video.
Tap ‘No’ to return to Playback Mode without deleting the selected video.
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ViviLink
YouTube
Photobucket
Flickr
N
None
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 HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Select a video.
3) To assign a ViviLink destination to your video:
Tap the ViviLink icon located on the top center of the LCD screen.
Toggle through the ViviLink options until the desired ViviLink icon appears.
The ViviLink for Videos options include:
Protect/Lock
Pictures and videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or
alteration being made to the files.
1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Select a video.
3) To lock or unlock your video tap the Protect/Lock icon located on the top section of the LCD
screen.
This icon indicates the selected video is now locked and protected from being edited or
deleted.
This icon indicates the selected video is now unlocked and not protected.
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Thumbnail View
Delete All Images
ViviLink
1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Tap the Thumbnail View icon located under the Delete icon to view all captured videos and photos
in Thumbnail view.
Video Playback Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Video Playback Mode:
Delete All Images Menu
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete all videos and photos from your digital camcorder through
the Delete All Images menu.
1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Tap MENU located at the bottom left corner of the LCD screen to open the Main Menu Screen for
the current mode.
3) Tap the Delete All Images menu icon to open the menu options.
A ‘Delete All Images’ window appears.
Tap ‘YES’ to automatically delete all videos and photos.
Tap ‘NO’ to return to Playback Mode without deleting any videos and photos.
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ViviLink Menu (for Videos)
YouTube
Photobucket
Flickr
N
None
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.
The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the ViviLink menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Playback Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top center of the LCD screen.
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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder.
After powering on your digital camcorder, by default the Video Capture Mode displays.
To enter Photo Capture Mode:
Press the HOME button.
Tap the Camera icon to enter Photo Capture Mode.
Taking a Picture
1) While in Photo Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would
like to capture.
2) You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and
recording your videos.
Push the Zoom control button up, the T button, to zoom in on the object.
Push the Zoom control button down, the W button, to zoom back out.
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen:
The zoom indicating bar moves up when you Zoom In (T) and moves down when you Zoom Out
(W).
3) Press the Shutter button on the top of the digital camcorder to take the picture.
4) The picture is automatically saved to the SD memory card.
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Photo Capture Mode Menus
Scene
White Level
Resolution
Color Effect
Quality
Sharpness
ViviLink
Exposure
Self Timer
ISO
Anti-Shake
Metering
Face Detect
Multi Shot
Auto
Night Portrait
Scenery
High Sensitivity
Portrait
Beach
Night Scenery
The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode:
Reminder: While in Capture Mode, you can also change settings by tapping icons that appear on the
LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you see the desired option.
Scene Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your
current environment.
The Scene Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Scenery menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
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5) From the Main Menu Screen:
5M
2592x1944
3M
2048x1536
2M HD
1920x1080
VGA
640x480
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top left side of the LCD screen, below the Photo Capture Mode icon.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
Resolution Menu
The Resolution 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 Resolution Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Resolution menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top left of the LCD screen, to the right of the Photo Capture Mode icon.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
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Quality Menu
Normal
Fine
Super Fine
The 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 Quality Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Quality menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
ViviLink Menu (for Photos)
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.
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The ViviLink for Photos Menu Options include:
Facebook
Twitgoo
Twitpic
Photobucket
Flickr
MySpace
Picasa Albums
N
None
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the ViviLink menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top left side of the LCD screen, below the Photo Capture Mode and
Scene icons.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
NOTE:
The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a
photo or video if you have previously set it during the initial camcorder setup or manually set it
from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Playback Mode. Alternatively, you can also
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change the ViviLink by tapping the ViviLink icon on the LCD screen – which then toggles
2 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
Off
through the ViviLink options.
The selected ViviLink destination icon appears on the captured image when viewed in
Playback Mode.
Self-Timer Menu
The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camcorder’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. Set the desired Self-Timer delay, press the Shutter button on your camcorder and
position yourself in front of the camcorder as desired.
The Self-Timer Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Self-Timer menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top of the LCD screen. (NOTE: The ‘Off’ option does not appear on the
LCD.)
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
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Anti-Shake Menu
ON
Activates the Anti-Shake feature
OFF
Disables the Anti-Shake feature
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camcorder
while capturing the image.
The Anti-Shake Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Anti-Shake menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Tap ‘ON’ to activate the Anti-Shake feature.
Tap ‘OFF’ to disable the Anti-Shake feature.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
Face-Detect Menu
The Face Detect feature when set to ‘On’ allows the camcorder to use a subject’s face as the basis for
balancing the other colors and focus in the digital camcorder’s display. This feature is meant to ensure
that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality.
To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following:
MACRO Mode OFF - Face Detect will not work if the camcorder is in Macro mode.
To turn MACRO Mode OFF: Push the Macro Switch on the side of the camcorder down for the
mountain icon to appear on the LCD.
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Anti-Shake ON – Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to ‘On’. The Anti-Shake option is ‘On’ by
ON
Activates the Face Detect feature
OFF
Disables the Face Detect feature
default when you start using your camcorder and assists you in properly focusing the image.
Distance from the camcorder – The subject’s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 meters)
from the camcorder and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture previewed on the
LCD screen.
Facing the camcorder – The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the
camcorder and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears
around the subject’s face.
The Face Detect Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Face Detect menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Tap ‘ON’ to activate the Face Detect feature.
Tap ‘OFF’ to disable the Face Detect feature.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
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White Level Menu
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Using the White Level feature your camcorder can adjust to 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 allows the camcorder to
properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
The White Level Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the White Level menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
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Color Effect Menu
Standard
Sepia
Monochrome
Vivid
Soft
Normal
Sharp
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder.
The Color Effect Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Color Effect menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
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 less distinct.
The Sharpness Menu Options include:
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1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
+3 Lightest
-1 Dark
+2 Lighter
-2 Darker
+1 Light
-3 Darkest
0 Normal
2) Tap the Sharpness menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
Exposure Menu
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’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 camcorder.
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 camcorder.
The Exposure Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Exposure menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
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4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
ISO Auto
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
ISO Menu
The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the
surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder 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 camcorder will be less sensitive to light and will
optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.
The ISO Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the ISO menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
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Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Center
Multi
Spot
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
Metering Menu
The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image. Depending on
your selection, the camcorder 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 camcorder 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.
The Metering Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Metering menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
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Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
ON
Activates the Multi Shot feature
OFF
Disables the Multi Shot feature
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
Multi Shot Menu
When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five 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.
The Multi Shot Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the Multi Shot menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Tap ‘ON’ to activate the Multi Shot feature.
Tap ‘OFF’ to disable the Multi Shot feature.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD screen – replacing the Photo Capture Mode
icon.
The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder’s default factory settings.
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Photo Playback Mode
The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with
you camcorder.
When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default.
Press the HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode options.
Tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode for photos and videos.
The latest captured image appears on the LCD screen.
If there are no images stored, a message (No File) appears.
Viewing Photos on Your Camcorder
1) Select your Photo:
Once in Playback Mode, view each of your captured images by sliding your finger left or right
across the LCD touch screen.
Scroll through the images on your camcorder’s memory card until you find the photo you
would like to view.
Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.
Photos appear with a ‘JPG’ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.
2) Zooming In/Out of your selected Photo::
Push the T / Zoom In button up to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.
Slide your finger on the LCD screen in the direction you would like to navigate around the
photo.
Push the W/Zoom Out button down to Zoom Out of the selected photo.
Thumbnail View
Easily navigate and select the video or photo 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 easily navigate
to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
1) Push the Zoom button down (W/Zoom Out) to open the Thumbnail View.
Alternatively, tap the Thumbnail View icon on the LCD to open the Thumbnail View.
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2) All images (videos and photos) saved on your on your SD Memory card appear in the Thumbnail
View.
3) Drag up or down to scroll through the Thumbnail images.
4) Tap a Thumbnail to select and enlarge the image to full screen size.
Photo Playback Mode LCD Screen Functions
While in Photo Playback Mode, you can easily control the camcorder features for each image.
Delete (Selected File)
1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Select a photo.
3) To delete the selected photo:
Tap the Delete icon located on the left beneath the JPG icon.
A ‘Delete This Photo’ window appears.
Tap ‘YES’ to automatically delete the selected photo.
Tap ‘NO’ then Save & Exit to return to Playback Mode without deleting the selected photo.
ViviLink
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 HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Select a photo.
3) To assign a ViviLink destination to your photo:
Tap the ViviLink icon located on the top center of the LCD screen.
Toggle through the ViviLink options until the desired ViviLink icon appears.
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The ViviLink for Photos options include:
Facebook
Twitgoo
Twitpic
Photobucket
Flickr
MySpace
Picasa Albums
N
None
Protect/Lock
Pictures and videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or
alteration being made to the files.
4) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
5) Select a photo.
6) To lock or unlock your photo tap the Protect/Lock icon located on the top of the LCD screen, to
the left of the ViviLink icon.
This icon indicates the selected photo is now locked and protected from being edited or
deleted.
This icon indicates the selected photo is now unlocked and not protected.
Thumbnail View
1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Tap the Thumbnail View icon located under the Delete icon to view all captured videos and photos
in Thumbnail view.
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Print Photos
Delete All Images
ViviLink
Rotate
Crop
You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camcorder directly to a
Pictbridge compatible printer.
1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print.
3) Tap the Print icon located on the left under the JPG icon.
4) You will be asked to connect the camcorder to the Pictbridge printer.
5) Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camcorder to the Pictbridge port of the
printer.
6) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process.
Photo Playback Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode:
Delete All Images Menu
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete all videos and photos from your digital camcorder through
the Delete All Images menu.
1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
2) Tap MENU located at the bottom left corner of the LCD screen to open the Main Menu Screen for
the current mode.
3) Tap the Delete All Images menu icon to open the menu options.
A ‘Delete All Images’ window appears.
Tap ‘YES’ to automatically delete all videos and photos.
Tap ‘NO’ to return to Playback Mode without deleting any videos and photos.
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ViviLink Menu (for Photos)
Facebook
Twitgoo
Twitpic
Photobucket
Flickr
MySpace
Picasa Albums
N
None
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.
The ViviLink for Photos Menu Options include:
1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
2) Tap the ViviLink menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main
Menu Screen.
5) From the Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Playback Mode.
6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
This icon appears on the top center of the LCD screen.
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Rotate Menu
Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camcorder.
1) View the photo you would like to rotate.
2) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
3) Tap the Rotate menu icon.
4) Tap the Rotate icon to rotate the photo each time by 90 clockwise
5) To save, tap the Return icon.
6) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback Mode.
Crop Image Menu
You can crop any picture on your camcorder with the Crop feature.
1) View the photo you would like to crop.
2) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
3) Tap the Crop menu icon.
4) A blue crop rectangle appears on the photo.
5) Tap the + or – icon to enlarge or shrink the crop box to the desired size.
6) To define the desired crop area:
Slide your finger up, down, left or right to navigate the area of the photo you wish to crop.
7) When you are ready to crop, tap the Crop icon.
If you would like to exit without cropping, tap the Return icon button.
8) If you selected to save, the cropped picture now appears as a new picture to your memory card.
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Camcorder Setup
Language
Format SD
Date
TV Out
Silent Mode
Set Defaults
Auto Off
Touch Correction
Frequency
English
Italian
French
Russian
Spanish
Polish
Portuguese
Greek
German
The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time.
To enter the Camcorder Setup Menus:
1) Press the HOME button to the left of the LCD touch screen to open the Home screen options.
2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the Main Menu options for your camcorder general settings.
The following are the menus that appear in the Camcorder Setup Menus:
Language Menu
You can select your camcorder’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the
Language menu.
The Language Menu Options include:
1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon.
2) Tap the Language menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Setup
Main Menu Screen.
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5) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:
ON
The timestamp will appear on photos taken
OFF
The date stamp will not appear on photos taken
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen.
Date Menu
The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired.
When you capture an image with your camcorder, the image will include a time stamp with the date
and time that the image was taken.
You can also disable the timestamp for future images taken with your camcorder.
The Date/Time Stamp Menu Options include:
1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon.
2) Tap the Language menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option to set the time and date.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the date/time and continue to the Time Stamp Menu.
5) Tap ‘ON’ to enable the Time Stamp or ‘OFF’ to disable the Time Stamp, and then tap Save & Exit
to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and return to the Setup Main Menu Screen.
6) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen.
Silent Mode Menu
You have the option of activating the camcorder’s Silent Mode to disable all of the sound effects
(except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camcorder emits when performing
camcorder functions.
NOTE: The camcorder features that emit sounds include - Power On, Power Off, Shutter ‘Click’ and
Self-Timer.
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The Silent Mode Menu Options include:
ON
The camcorder sound effects are deactivated.
Sounds are not heard for: Power On, Power Off, Shutter ‘Click’ and Self-Timer.
OFF
The camcorder sound effects are activated and can be heard.
1 minute
3 minutes
5 minutes
Disable
1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon.
2) Tap the Silent Mode menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Tap ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ and then tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option
and return to the Setup Main Menu Screen.
4) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen.
Auto Off Menu
You can use the Auto Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder’s battery life. The designated
time represents when your digital camcorder will automatically power off.
When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the camcorder will shut off completely
and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.
The Auto Off Menu Options include:
1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon.
2) Tap the Auto Off menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Setup
Main Menu Screen.
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5) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:
50HZ
UK, Europe and Australia
60HZ
US, Canada and South America
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen.
Frequency Menu
The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent
lighting sources in your locale. If your camcorder 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 camcorder.
The Frequency Menu Options include:
1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon.
2) Tap the Frequency menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Tap ‘50HZ’ or ‘60HZ’ and then tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option
and return to the Setup Main Menu Screen.
4) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen.
Format SD Menu
You can use the Format SD Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your
camcorder’s memory card.
Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on
your camcorder’s memory card.
This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use
the delete menu in the camcorder’s Playback Mode.
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The Format SD Menu Options include:
YES
Formats SD memory card. All videos and photos deleted.
NO
Does not format SD memory card.
NTSC
Television and video standard used in America, Canada
PAL
Television and video standard used in Europe
1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon.
2) Tap the Format SD menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Tap ‘YES’ to automatically format the SD memory card.
Tap ‘NO’ to automatically return to the Setup Main Menu Screen without formatting.
4) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen.
TV Out Menu
TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your
television. See “Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the HDTV” for further information on how to
connect your digital camcorder to your television.
The TV Out Menu Options include:
1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon.
2) Tap the TV Out menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Tap ‘NTSC’ or ‘PAL’ and then tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option
and return to the Setup Main Menu Screen.
4) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen.
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Set Defaults Menu
YES
Reset camcorder settings to Factory Default Settings
NO
Does not reset and maintains the current camcorder settings.
Use this menu to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings.
The Set Defaults Menu Options include:
1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon.
2) Tap the Set Defaults menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Tap ‘YES’ to automatically reset to the Factory Default Settings.
Once the reset is complete the following text appears on the LCD: ‘Setting reset complete’
Tap ‘NO’ to automatically return to the Setup Main Menu Screen without resetting the camcorder
settings.
4) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen.
Touch Correction Menu
Use this menu to reset the LCD Touch screen calibration.
1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon.
2) Tap the Touch Correction menu icon to open the menu options.
3) Follow the instructions on the LCD screen:
- ‘Please touch Top-Left red point.’
- ‘Please touch Bottom-Right red point.’
Once the calibration is complete the Setup Main Menu Screen appears.
4) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:
Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.
Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen.
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Slide Show
You can play back all images recorded on your SD memory card.
1) Press the HOME button and tap the Slide Show icon.
2) Tap the Play icon in the center to start the Slide Show.
Tap and touch the screen to stop or pause the Slide Show.
3) Tap the MENU icon to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the Slide
Show.
4) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
The Slide Show Interval Options include:
3 Seconds 5 Seconds 10 Seconds
5) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Slide
Show screen.
Tap the Play button to begin the Slide Show.
6) Press the HOME button to exit the Slide Show and return to the Home Main Menu screen.
Power Off
1. Press the HOME button and tap the Power Off icon.
2. Tap ‘Yes’ to confirm or tap ‘No’ to return to the Home Main Menu Screen.
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Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV and HDTV
The digital camcorder has an AV and HDMI port to use your larger TV or HDTV screen in place of the
camcorder’s LCD screen. On connecting the AV Cable (supplied) or HDMI Cable (purchased
separately) to the digital camcorder and to the TV or HDTV, 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 an HDTV with the HDMI Cable
1) Connect the digital camcorder to an HDTV with the HDMI cable (purchased separately) by
inserting the smaller end of the cable into the HDMI slot of the camcorder, and the larger end into
the HDMI port on the television.
2) Power on the HDTV and the digital camcorder, and select the appropriate HDMI source from your
television menu settings.
3) Set the TV format on the digital camcorder to suit the TV format of your TV set (NTSC or PAL).
In the Video and Photo Capture Menus, use the TV Mode Menu to select the TV format.
4) When the digital camcorder is set to Video or Photo Capture mode, you can preview what you
would like to record on the HDTV screen and view the recording on the HDTV.
5) When the digital camcorder is set to Playback mode, you can review all the captured photos and
videos on the HDTV.
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 slot.
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 Setup Menus, touch the ‘TV Out’ 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
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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
videos on the TV as you would on the camcorder. To view images in Playback Mode, slide your
finger left or right across the LCD touch screen. Tap the Play icon in the center of the LCD screen
to START playing the video.
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.
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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 camcorder model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.
7) Click “Next” to confirm your camcorder 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.
The application will automatically open.
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 Application (Mac) menu on your computer.
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Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer
1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer.
Insert the smaller end of the USB cable to the camcorder and the larger end to the computer’s USB
port.
2) Power the camcorder on.
3) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the
computer recognizes the device.
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer
An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable 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 Images from device” window opens.
3) You can select to download photos, videos or both.
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4) Select your camcorder (removable disk) from the device window. If your camcorder 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 Images” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camcorder 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.
Get 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.
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Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually
Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS
1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer.
2) ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camcorder is now connected to the computer
as a Mass Storage Device.
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. Alternatively, 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 USB cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on
their way to your computer.
Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH
1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer.
2) ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camcorder is now connected to the computer
as a Mass Storage Device.
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. Alternatively, 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 USB cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on
their way to your computer.
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Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad
NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.
Apple iPad Camcorder Connection:
For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital
camcorder to your iPad by following either one of the options below:
1) Connecting your digital camcorder to your iPad using an iPad Camcorder Connector:
Plug the Camcorder Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, and then attach your
digital camcorder using a USB cable (included) to the Camcorder Connector.
NOTE: The iPad Camcorder Connector is not included. This item may be purchased separately.
2) Using an iPad SD Card Reader:
Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camcorder's SD Memory card
into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camcorder's SD card.
NOTE: The iPad SD Card Reader is not included. This item may be purchased separately.
After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the ‘Photos’ application. This allows you
to choose which photos and videos to import and to organize them into albums.
Camcorder Maintenance
The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your digital camcorder with care to avoid
damaging it.
Do not expose your digital camcorder to heat sources.
Do not use you digital camcorder in wet or moist conditions.
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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
camcorder 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.
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 not 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.
15) A detailed written description of the problem.
16) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime).
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:
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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?
First 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 camcorder powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are
not stored in the camcorder’s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before the
camcorder 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 camcorder requires an SD card for normal use. If the camcorder 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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