Vivitar DVR 620V3 User Manual
DVR 620v3 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 .................................................................................................................... 7
Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 8
Computer System Requirements – Windows ............................................................................... 9
Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ............................................................................. 9
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ........................................................................... 10
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................. 11
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 12
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 13
Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 17
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 21
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 24
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV ............................................................................ 28
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 29
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................ ................................................... 30
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 31
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 32
Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually .............................................. 33
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 34
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 34
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 35
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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 video camera.
What Your Camera Includes
1. Digital Video Camera
2. AV Cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
5. Built-in USB Connector
(not shown)
Note: SD memory card and batteries not included.
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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
12. USB Connector
2. Delete Button
13. TV Out Port
3. MENU Button
14. Wrist Strap Connector
4. MODE Button
15. Tripod Socket
5. Shutter/OK Button
16. USB ejector
6. Up/Zoom In/Vol +
17. LED Light
7. Down/Zoom Out/Vol -
18. Lens
8. Left
19. Speaker
9. Right
20. Microphone
10. LCD Screen
21. Battery Compartment
11. SD Card Slot
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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.
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When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial
camera setup.
Powering the Digital Video Camera ON
1) Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera.
Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a downward direction to open the cover.
Insert 2 x AA (1.5v) batteries (not included) with the correct polarity, according to the polarity
illustrated inside the battery compartment.
Note:
Alkaline batteries are recommended.
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some camera features (Flash) will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will
automatically turn 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
2) SD Memory Card
Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your digital video camera.
(SD Memory card not included.)
To properly insert the SD Card:
Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD
card slot). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD
card has been inserted correctly.
Note:
After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not
see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.
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 camera from saving captured photos to the SD
card.
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3) Power On
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
Setting the Camera Language
1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection
menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the Shutter/OK button to
confirm the selection.
2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial
camera setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to
continue or “No” to exit the setup.
Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default
settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera.
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Main Camera Modes
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video 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 access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button while in
the Video Capture mode.
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 access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button while in
the Photo Capture mode.
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.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the
MENU button while in the Playback mode.
Your digital video camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital video camera after the
camera has been powered ON.
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels
Video Resolution
1280x720 (HD 30 fps), 640X480pixels (VGA 30fps),
320X240pixels (QVGA 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=6.5mm F3.1
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
Window XP SP3 / Vista SP1/ Windows 7
Mac OS X v10.5.x or higher
Battery
2 x AA Alkaline batteries
Working Temperature
0~40 C
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Computer System Requirements – Windows
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum
configuration:
Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
512 MB of RAM, with 250 MB of free 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
Computer System Requirements – Macintosh
To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following
minimum configuration:
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
256 MB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video 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 digital video camera will automatically power off a few moments later.
Auto Power Saving
Your digital video camera has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off the
camera if it has not been in use after 3 minutes.
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