Vivitar DVR 699HD User Manual

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DVR 699HD

Digital Camcorder

User Manual

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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

Using Your Digital Camcorder ..................................................................................................... 11

Changing Camcorder Mode ........................................................................................................ 11

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

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 13

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 27

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 32

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 47

Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV ................................................................................. 53

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 54

Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer .............................................................................. 56

Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ............................................. 56

Get Started! ................................................................................................................................ 57

Transferring Media from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually ........................................... 58

Camcorder Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 59

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 60

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 61

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 61

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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 camcorder.

Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

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

NOTE:

 Your camcorder supports an SD Memory Card (up to 32GB).  In order to use your camcorder normally, it is strongly recommended to insert the SD

Memory card before use.

 SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.  SDHC Class 4 or above strongly recommended.

What’s Included

1. Digital Camcorder

2. USB Cable

3. AV Cable

4. Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD

5. Wrist Strap

6. AC Charger

7. Built-in Lithium Battery (not shown)

NOTE: SD Memory Card not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder

1. LCD Screen

11. Down / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View Button

2. Left / ViviLink Button

12. Microphone

3. Power On-Off Button

13. Reset

4. MODE Button

14. Speaker

5. MENU Button

15. Digital Lens

6. DELETE Button

16. LED Light

7. Charge LED Indicator Light

17. Wrist Strap Connector

8. Up / Zoom In Button

9. Right / LED ON-OFF Button

18. USB / AV Out Port SD Memory Card Slot

10. Shutter / OK Button

19. Tripod Mount

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Initial Camcorder Setup

Charging the Battery

Installing the Memory Card

To Charge the Battery:

1. Power off the camcorder.

2. Connect the camcorder with the USB cable to the AC charger or to the computer (as shown above).

3. Allow the battery to charge for at least 3 hours before using the first time.

4. The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged.

SD Memory card (up to 32GB)

needed for normal use.

Turning On the Camcorder

Using the Camcorder

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When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the

initial setup.

Powering the Digital Camcorder ON

1. Built-in Lithium Battery: Charging Your Battery To charge your battery, first connect the USB Cable to your camcorder. Then follow one of the steps below: A) Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and your computer:

- Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camcorder.

- Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.

B) Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and the AC Adapter

(included).

- Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camcorder.

- Connect the other end to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter into a power socket.

NOTE: While charging the battery, the Charge LED Indicator Light turns red. The battery is fully charged when the Charge LED Indicator Light turns off.

Battery Power:

 Some 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 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

 Please charge the battery when the indicator shows the icon . .

NOTE: Press the Reset Hole button when the camcorder does not respond. The camcorder can be restarted without cutting off the power.

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2. SD Card Make sure an 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 shown on the camcorder (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 camcorder 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 camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card.

3. Power On

Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

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Setting the Camcorder Language

After powering on your camcorder for the first time, you will be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. The Language selection menu appears.

1. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons.

2. Press the OK button to confirm the selection.

Setting the Camcorder Date and Time

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

Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting. Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the OK button to confirm the selection and finish the camcorder setup.

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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 recording. A red record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop the recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card. To access the various menus for the Video Capture Mode, press the MENU button 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 MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button. The picture is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card. To access the various menus for the Photo Capture Mode, press the 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 camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, 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, edit or 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 camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution

(10M) 3648x2736 pixels, (8M) 3264x2448 pixels, (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (1M) 1280x1024 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels

Video Resolution

(HD) 1280x720 pixels, (D1) 720x480 pixels, (VGA) 640X480pixels (30fps), (QVGA) 320x240 pixels

File Format

JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video)

External Memory

SD MMC SDHC (up to 32G) – SD Card not included

LCD Display

2.0 Inch TFT LCD

Lens

f=4.39mm F2.8

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Exposure

-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent

ISO

Auto, 100, 200, 400

Scene

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

Image Quality

Normal, Fine, Super Fine

Frequency

50 HZ, 60Hz

Auto Power Off

1, 3 or 5 minutes

Metering

Center, Multi, Spot

Language

English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Greek, Portuguese, Polish, Italian

Microphone

Yes

Speaker

Yes

Interface

USB 2.0 (HS)

System Requirements

Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 ; Mac OSX v10.5.x and above

Battery

Built-in Lithium Battery

Working Temperature

0~40C

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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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Using Your Digital Camcorder

 Make sure the built-in lithium battery has sufficient battery power.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted properly into your camcorder.

SDHC card up to32 - SD Card not included.

Powering the Camcorder ON

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 powers off completely.

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 it is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings can be set from the Auto Off settings menu (in either Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode).

Changing Camcorder Mode

Your camcorder has three main modes:

1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.

2. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder.

3. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camcorder.

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When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos.

To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON and press the MODE button.

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.

Navigating the Menus

Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

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

4. Press the OK button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option.

5. If the selection can be remembered by the camcorder, a selection icon appears to the right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options remain as is until you decide to change them again at a later time.

6. Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder and do not display this icon when selected.

7. At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous screen.

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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. Press the UP/Zoom In and DOWN/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired.

You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom.

3. Press the Shutter button to start the video capture.

4. The elapsed time appears on the top right corner of the LCD screen and a red icon blinks on the screen indicating that the video capture is in progress.

5. To stop the video recording, press the Shutter button again.

6. The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD Memory card.

LED Flash Light

To add more light in a dark environment, use the camcorder’s LED flash light.

1. Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button once to turn the LED On.

2. Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button again to turn the LED Off.

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Quick Function Button

Function

LEFT

ViviLink Selection: Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu.

RIGHT

Turns the LED Light OFF-ON.

Zooms In.

DOWN

Zooms Out.

Other

Shutter/OK

 Starts and stops your video capture.  Confirms and saves your selected menu option.

Delete

Deletes the last video taken.

 Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode.  Exits the menu screen.

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

MODE

Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode.

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

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Video Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu

Using the Scene Menu you can choose scene settings that allow your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Resolution’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Quality Menu

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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Anti-Shake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Anti-Shake’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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White Balance Menu

The White Balance feature allows your camcorder to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Color Effect Menu

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Image Sharpness Menu

You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The image sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’

menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Light 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Light Exposure’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘ISO’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Metering Menu

The Metering setting affects 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

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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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Metering’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Language Menu

You can select your camcorder’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Date/Time Menu

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. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camcorder.

On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken. Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken.

To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

To Set the Date and Time:

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the ‘Date Setup’ menu option

then press the OK button to select the option.

4. The ‘Date Setup’ submenu will open.

5. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons.

6. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time.

7. When you have finished setting the date and time, press the OK button to save your settings

and return to the previous mode.

8. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return to your

previous screen.

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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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Silent Mode’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Auto Power Off Menu

You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder’s battery life. The designated time represents when your 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Auto Power Off’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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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.

50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Frequency’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Format Memory Card Menu

You can use the Format Memory 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 can only 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Format Memory Card’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the menu options.

4. To exit without formatting the card, select ‘Cancel’ and press the OK button.

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5. To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the OK button. You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card.

 Select “No” to exit without formatting.  Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin.

The memory card will be completely formatted.

TV Out Menu

TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television.

NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘TV Out’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the

setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu

Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camcorder or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Firmware’ menu.

3. The ‘Set Defaults’ is selected.

4. Press the OK button to reset the camcorder to the factory default settings.

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5. You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings.  Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the

default settings.  Select “Yes” and press the OK button to proceed with the reset. You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camcorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

NOTE: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language and Date/Time. If you do not, the next time your camcorder is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings.

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Video Playback Mode

The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit videos and photos that you’ve already taken with your camcorder.

 When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder is in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.  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, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction button to 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:

 Press the Shutter button to START playing the video.  Press the Shutter button again to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and pausing

as needed.

 To fully STOP the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the UP button.  While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear.

Thumbnail View

Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images (videos and photos) on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

1. Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button

All the images on your camcorder appear in the Thumbnail View.

2. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you

wish to view.

3. Press the OK button to enlarge the image full size.

4. Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video.

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Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Quick Function Button

Function

LEFT

Displays the PREVIOUS image.

RIGHT

Displays the NEXT image.

Stops the selected Video Playback.

DOWN

Opens Thumbnail View.

Note: To Navigate in the Thumbnail View, press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/ RIGHT direction buttons. To view the selected thumbnail image, press the OK button.

Other

Shutter/OK

 Starts and pauses the video playback.  Confirms and saves your selected menu option.

Delete

Opens the Delete Menu and allows you to delete the selected image.

 Opens the menu options for Video Playback Mode.

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

 Exits the menu screen.

MODE

Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode.

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

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Video Playback Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Playback Mode:

Delete Menu

While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos from your camcorder through the Delete menu.

1. View the video you would like to delete.

2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the Video Playback mode.

3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’ menu.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5. The Delete Menu includes the following options:

Delete This Video, Delete All Images, Cancel

DELETE THIS VIDEO To delete the selected video, select ‘Delete This Video’ and press the OK button. You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the video.

 Select ‘Yes’ to delete the selected video and then press the OK button to confirm.

The video will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.

 Select ‘No’ to exit without deleting the selected video and then press the OK button.

The video will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.

DELETE ALL IMAGES

To delete all the images (including all unlocked videos and photos) on your camcorder’s

memory card, select ‘Delete All Images’, and then press the OK button.

You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the images.

 Select ‘Yes’ to delete the all the images and then press the OK button to confirm.

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All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank ‘No File’ screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No File’ screen and return to Video Capture mode. Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select ‘Delete’.

 Select ‘No’ to exit without deleting the all images and then press the OK button.

The images will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.

CANCEL To exit without deleting your images select ‘Cancel’ and then press the OK button. Your images remain on your camcorder’s SD Memory card and you exit the menu then return to the Playback mode.

Protect/Lock Menu

Pictures and Videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any

deletion or alteration being made to the files.

1. View the video you would like to protect/lock.

2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Protect/Lock’

menu.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

NOTE:  Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that

image in the playback mode.

 Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.  Remember that you cannot delete locked videos.

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ViviLink Menu

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. View the video to which you would like to add a ViviLink destination site.

2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘ViviLink’ menu.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

6. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.

NOTE:

 The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default.  A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this

menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (easily accessible with the ViviLink Quick-Function button in Capture mode).

 Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink

option. A new default can be selected at any time through this menu.

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Photo Capture Mode

The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder.  When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by

default.

 Press the MODE button once to access the 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. Press the UP/Zoom In and DOWN/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired.

You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom.

3. Press the Shutter button to capture your photo.

4. The photo is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD Memory card.

LED Flash Light

To add more light in a dark environment, use the camcorder’s LED flash light.

1. Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button once to turn the LED On.

2. Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button again to turn the LED Off.

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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Quick Function Button

Function

LEFT

ViviLink Selection: Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu.

RIGHT

Turns the LED Light OFF-ON.

Zooms In.

DOWN

Zooms Out.

Other

Shutter/OK

 Captures your photo.  Confirms and saves your selected menu option.

Delete

Deletes the last photo taken.

 Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode.  Exits the menu screen.

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

MODE

Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode.

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

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Photo Capture Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu

Using the Scene Menu you can choose scene settings that allow your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Resolution’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Quality Menu

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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. Just set the desired Self-Timer delay, press the Shutter button on your camcorder and position yourself in front of the camcorder as desired.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Self-Timer’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be 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

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Anti-Shake’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

White Balance Menu

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be 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

You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Multi Snapshots Menu

When enabled, the Multi Snapshots feature allows you to take three 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Multi Snapshots’

menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the

setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Image Sharpness Menu

You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The image sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’

menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Light 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Light Exposure’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

ISO Menu

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘ISO’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Metering Menu

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1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Metering’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Language Menu

You can select your camcorder’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Date/Time Menu

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.

The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. You can also

disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camcorder.

On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken. Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken.

To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

To Set the Date and Time:

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the ‘Date Setup’ menu option

then press the OK button to select the option.

4. The ‘Date Setup’ submenu will open.

5. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons.

6. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time.

7. When you have finished setting the date and time, press the OK button to save your settings

and return to the previous mode.

8. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return to your

previous screen.

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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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Silent Mode’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Auto Power Off Menu

You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder’s battery life. The

designated time represents when your 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Auto Power Off’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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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.

50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Frequency’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Format Memory Card Menu

You can use the Format Memory 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 can only 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.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Format Memory Card’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the menu options.

4. To exit without formatting the card, select ‘Cancel’ and press the OK button.

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5. To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the OK button. You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card.

 Select “No” to exit without formatting.  Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin.

The memory card will be completely formatted.

TV Out Menu

TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television.

NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘TV Out’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the

setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu

Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camcorder or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Firmware’ menu.

3. The ‘Set Defaults’ is selected.

4. Press the OK button to reset the camcorder to the factory default settings.

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5. You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings.  Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the

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Photo Playback Mode

The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit videos and photos that you’ve already taken

with your camcorder.

If there are no images stored, a message (No File) appears.

Viewing Photos on Your Camcorder

1. Select your Photo:  Once in Playback Mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the

images on your camcorder’s memory card until you find the image 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:  Press the UP / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.

Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the photo.

 Press the DOWN / Zoom Out button to Zoom Out of the selected photo.

Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to navigate around the photo.

 Press the OK button once to view the magnified image without the display of the icons on

the screen. Press the OK button again to return to the original, unmagnified, image.

Thumbnail View

Easily navigate and select the image 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 the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

1. Press the DOWN / Zoom Out button. All the images on your camcorder appear in the Thumbnail View.

2. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you

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wish to view.

Quick Function Button

Function

LEFT

Displays the PREVIOUS image.

RIGHT

Displays the NEXT image.

Zooms In to the selected photo.

DOWN

 Zooms Out of the selected photo.  Opens Thumbnail View.

Note: To Navigate in the Thumbnail View, press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/ RIGHT direction buttons. To view the selected thumbnail image, press the OK button.

Other

Shutter/OK

 Photos that are zoomed: Hides the display icons and returns to the

original sized photo.

 Confirms and saves your selected menu option.

Delete

Opens the Delete Menu and allows you to delete the selected image.

 Opens the menu options for Photo Playback Mode.

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

 Exits the menu screen.

MODE

Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode.

3. Press the OK button to enlarge the selected image full size.

4. Once the selected photo is full size you can zoom in/out and edit the photo.

Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

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

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Photo Playback Mode Menus

The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode:

Delete Menu

While in the Playback Mode, you can delete photos from your camcorder through the Delete menu.

1. View the photo you would like to delete.

2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the Photo Playback mode.

3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’ menu.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5. The Delete Menu includes the following options:

Delete This Photo, Delete All Images, Cancel

DELETE THIS PHOTO To delete the selected photo, select ‘Delete This Photo’ and press the OK button. You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the photo.

 Select ‘Yes’ to delete the selected photo and then press the OK button to confirm.

The photo will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.

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 Select ‘No’ to exit without deleting the selected photo and then press the OK button.

The photo will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.

DELETE ALL IMAGES

To delete all the images (including all unlocked videos and photos) on your camcorder’s

memory card, select ‘Delete All Images’, and then press the OK button.

You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the images.

 Select ‘Yes’ to delete the all the images and then press the OK button to confirm.

All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank ‘No File’ screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No File’ screen and return to Photo Capture mode. Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select ‘Delete’.

 Select ‘No’ to exit without deleting the all images and then press the OK button.

The images will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.

CANCEL

To exit without deleting your images select ‘Cancel’ and then press the OK button.

Your images remain on your camcorder’s SD Memory card and you exit the menu then return

to the Playback mode.

Rotate Menu

Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camcorder.

1. Select the photo you would like to rotate.

2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Rotate’ menu.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

6. The selected picture now appears rotated in the Playback mode.

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Protect/Lock Menu

Pictures and Videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any

deletion or alteration being made to the files.

1. View the photo you would like to protect/lock.

2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Protect/Lock’

menu.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

NOTE:  Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that

image in the playback mode.

 Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.  Remember that you cannot delete locked photos.

Print Photos Menu

You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camcorder directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer.

1. Scroll through your pictures and select the one you would like to print.

2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Print Photos’ menu.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5. Press the OK button when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the selected

photo.

6. You will be asked to connect the camcorder to the Pictbridge printer.

7. Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camcorder to the Pictbridge port of

the printer.

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8. Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process.

9. Select the ‘Cancel’ option to exit the printing process and return to the previous mode.

Slide Show Menu

You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camcorder by pressing the UP Quick Function button while in Playback mode. The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the slide show.

1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Slide Show’ menu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

Select the 3, 5, or 10 second interval option, then press OK to confirm. To begin the Slide Show: Select ‘Play’ and press the OK button. Press the LEFT button to pause the Slide Show. Press the LEFT button again to continue the Slide Show. Press the OK button to exit the Slide Show.

4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item, if you wish to view other

menus without viewing the Slide Show.

5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

ViviLink Menu

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. View the photo to which you would like to add a ViviLink destination site.

2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘ViviLink’ menu.

4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.

5. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

6. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

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7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

8. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.

NOTE:

 The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default.  A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this

menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (easily accessible with the ViviLink Quick-Function button in Capture mode).

 Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink

option. A new default can be selected at any time through this menu.

Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV

The digital camcorder has an AV port. This allows you to use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen. On plugging the AV Cable (supplied) to the digital camcorder’s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camcorder normally to capture and playback photos and videos. The images will appear on the TV instead of on the camcorder’s LCD screen. NOTE: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the camcorder is now not portable.

1. Connect the 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 Video and Photo Capture Menus, open the ‘TV Out’ Menu to select the appropriate TV format.

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4. When the camcorder is set to Video or Photo Capture Mode, you can preview the subjects you 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, press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the image file to view. To play a selected Video, press the Shutter button.

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 camera.

Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera 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 camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.

7. Click “Next” to confirm your camera 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 the Camcorder to the 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 media 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 Media” 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 file or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

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Transferring Media from the Camcorder to the 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 camcorder’s LCD.

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. Optionally, 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 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 camcorder’s LCD.

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. Optionally, 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 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 camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camcorder to heat sources. Do not use you 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 from the time of purchase.

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 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.

2. A detailed written description of the problem.

3. 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 happens 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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