vivitar DVR620 User Manual

DVR 620 Digital Video Camera

User Manual

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Contents

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

What Your Camera Includes ......................................................................................................... 2

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

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

Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 5

Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 6

Computer System Requirements – Windows ............................................................................... 7

Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ............................................................................. 7

Using Your Digital Camera ........................................................................................................... 8

Changing Camera Mode .............................................................................................................. 9

Using the Camera Buttons ......................................................................................................... 10

Video Capture Mode ................................................................................................................... 11

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 12

Photo Capture Mode ................................................................ .................................................. 15

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 16

Connecting the Camera to a TV ................................................................................................. 19

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 20

Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 21

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 22

Get started!................................................................................................................................. 23

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................ 23

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) .......................... 24

Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 24

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 25

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 26

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.

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

What Your Camera Includes

1. Digital Video Camera

2. AV Cable

3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD

4. Wrist Strap

Note: SD Memory Card not included

Parts of the Camera

1. Power Button

12. USB Connector

2. Delete

13. TV Out Port

3. Change Resolution

14. Strap Hole

4. Change Mode

15. Tripod socket

5. Shutter

16. USB ejector

6. Up/Zoom In

17. LED Light

7. Down/Zoom Out

18. Lens

8. Left

19. Speaker

9. Right

20. Microphone

10. LCD Screen

21. Battery Cover

11. SD Card Slot

Initial Camera Setup

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Memory Card

Turning On the Camera

Using the Camera

 Insert SD Memory card (up to

16GB) before use.

Main Camera Modes

Video Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON. To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The video will be automatically saved to your camera’s memory card. To change the camera resolution in the Video Capture mode, press the H/L Change

Resolution button.

Photo Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera. After turning on your camera, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture mode. To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button. The picture will be automatically saved to your camera’s memory card. To change the camera resolution in the Photo Capture mode, press the H/L Change

Resolution button. Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)

Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera. After turning on your camera, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously taken to view and delete them as desired.

Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON.

Camera Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution

(5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels

Video Resolution

640X480pixels (30fps), 320X240pixels (30 fps)

File Format

JPEG/AVI

External Memory

SD Card (up to 16GB) – SD Card not included

LCD Display

1.8 Inch TFT ; the LCD screen opens up 180 degree

Lens

f=3.0mm F2.8

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Scene

Auto

Image Quality

Normal

White Balance

Auto

Color Effect

Standard

Light Exposure

Auto

ISO

Auto

Frequency

60 Hz

Auto Power Off

3 minutes

Metering

Center

Language

English, French

Microphone

Yes

Speaker

Yes

Interface

USB 2.0 (HS)

System Requirements

Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above

Battery

2 x AA alkaline batteries

Working Temperature

0~40 ℃

Computer System Requirements – Windows

To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7  512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space  1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution  16-bit color or higher display adaptor  CD-ROM Drive  QuickTime 6 or higher  Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher  Windows Media Player 10 or higher  Internet connection required

Computer System Requirements – Macintosh

Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5 or later

 256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space  Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor  QuickTime 6 or higher  Internet connection required

Using Your Digital Camera

 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before

the first use.

 Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.

(SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included)

Powering the camera ON

Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start.

Powering the camera OFF

While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your

camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off

completely. Note: When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery” message will appear on the LCD screen. The camcorder will automatically power off a few moments later

Auto Power Saving

Your digital camera has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off the camera if it has not been in use after 3 minutes.

Setting the Language

When using the digital camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a language.

1) Turn the camera on.

2) Press and hold the Delete button for 2 seconds.

3) Press the Up/Down button to select the Language option.

4) Press the Shutter button to save your choice.

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