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DVR 748HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
© 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................2
What’s Included ....................................................................................................................................2
Main Camcorder Modes ........................................................................................................................3
Camcorder Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................4
Minimum System Requirements ...........................................................................................................5
Parts of the Digital Camcorder ..............................................................................................................6
Initial Setup ...........................................................................................................................................7
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder .........................................................................................10
Changing Camcorder Mode ................................................................................................................ 11
Navigating the Menus ................................ .........................................................................................12
Video Capture Mode ...........................................................................................................................13
Video Playback Mode ................................ .........................................................................................26
Photo Capture Mode ...........................................................................................................................29
Photo Playback Mode .........................................................................................................................43
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV ..........................................................................................48
Installing the Software .........................................................................................................................49
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer.......................................................................................50
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer ..................................................51
Getting Started! ...................................................................................................................................52
Transferring Images from Your Camcorder to Your Computer Manually .............................................52
Camcorder Maintenance .....................................................................................................................53
Sakar Warranty Card ................................ ..........................................................................................54
Technical Support ...............................................................................................................................54
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................55
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and
photos is included with your digital camcorder.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Note: Your digital camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Important: It is recommended to use a Class 4 SD card or higher SD card.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camcorder
2) AV Cable
3) USB Cable
4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD
5) Built-in Hand Strap (not shown)
Note: SD Memory card and batteries not included.
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Main Camcorder Modes
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON. To take a video, aim your
camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A blinking red record
indicator appears on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press
the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the Menu/Home button
while in the Video Capture mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital 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 camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the Menu/Home button
while in the Photo Capture mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your digital camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the Playback button 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/Home button while in the Playback mode.
Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital camcorder after the camcorder
has been powered ON.
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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
4000x3000 (12.1MP), 3648x2736(10.1M),
3264x2488(8.1MP), 2592x1944(5.1M), 2048x1536(3.1M)
Video Resolution
1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT , Flip LCD – 270 degrees
Lens
f=5.7mm, F3.0
Zoom
8X 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
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian,
Russian, Greek, Polish
Flash
2 LED lamps
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Multi Snapshots (Burst)
Yes
Auto Power Off
Yes - 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, Disable
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 /
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries – Alkaline batteries recommended
Working Temperature
0~40C
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Minimum 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)
1 GB 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
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
1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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Parts of the Digital Camcorder
1. Playback Button
15. Zoom In/Out Button
2. Menu/Home Button
16. Video Busy LED Indicator Light
3. Resolution
17. Photo Busy LED Indicator Light
4. LCD Screen
18. Power Button
5. USB Port
19. Up/LED On-Off Button
6. Shutter Button
20. Power LED Indicator Light
7. AV Out Port
21. SET/OK Button
8. Hand Strap Connector
22. Right/Delete Button
9. Battery Compartment Cover
23. Down/ViviLink Button
10. Lens
24. Left/Scene Button
11. Self-Timer LED Indicator Light
25. Tripod Mount
12. LED Light
26. Display Button
13. Microphone
27. SD Memory Card Slot
14. Speaker
28. Mode Button
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Initial Setup
Flip open the LCD screen. When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you
through the initial camera setup.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Insert the batteries properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown inside
the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment cover securely.
Use 4 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
Note:
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 appears empty and ‘Battery Low’ appears on
the LCD screen. The camcorder automatically turns off a few seconds later.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
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2) Installing the SD Memory Card
Make sure the SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your digital
camcorder. SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
- Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the digital camcorder.
- Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly.
Note:
After the digital camcorder is powered on, an SD icon appears 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 digital camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD
card.
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3) Powering ON the Digital Camcorder
Press the POWER button to turn on the digital camcorder.
Setting the Digital Camcorder Language
You will first be prompted to select a language for the digital camcorder.
The Language selection menu appears.
Select the language of your choice and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection.
Setting the Date and Time
The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time.
Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection and move to
the next part of the camcorder setup.
Setting the ViviLink Default Option
Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination for
photos and videos taken with your digital camcorder.
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The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and videos
to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying software application.
1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Highlight the
desired default social network and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Highlight the
desired default social network and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection.
Congratulations - your digital camcorder is now ready to use!
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.
Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your digital camcorder.
(SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included)
Powering the Digital Camcorder ON
Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.
The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start.
Powering the camera OFF
While the camcorder is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your
camcorder OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camcorder will power off
completely.
Note: Your digital camcorder also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your
camera after a specific period of time that your camcorder is left idle. The Auto Power Off can be set
from the Auto Power Off settings menu.
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Changing Camcorder Mode
Your camera has three main modes:
1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have
already taken with your camera.
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 photos.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
button to toggle between the Video and Photo Capture modes. Press the Playback button to enter
Playback mode.
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
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Navigating the Menus
Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the right of
the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will 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 camera and do not
display this icon when selected.
7) At any time you can press the MODE 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 camera 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 camera at the scene you would like
to capture.
2) Use the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
3) Press the Shutter button to START the video capture.
4) You will see a blinking red light at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress.
The elapsed record time is also seen on the LCD screen.
5) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.
6) The video is automatically saved to the camera’s SD Memory card.
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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Quick Function Button
Function
Left
Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu
Up
Light Exposure – Opens the Light Exposure menu
Right
Delete - Opens the ‘Delete This File option and allows you to
view and delete the last video taken as well as previously
captured videos
Down
ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu
Other
Shutter
STARTS/STOPS the video capture
MENU/HOME
Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode
SET/OK
Saves your selected menu option
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.
MODE
Toggles between the Video Capture and Photo Capture Modes
Exits the menu screen
Playback
Opens the Playback Mode
Resolution
Toggles between the Video Resolution (Image Size) options
Display
Hides the display of the icons on the screen
T
Zooms In
W
Zooms Out
Your digital camcorder has a four-directional control button 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
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your
current environment.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Scene menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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.
Image Resolution Menu
The Image 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Resolution menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 Quality Menu
The Image 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Quality menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the White Balance menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 camera. The sharpness level dictates
if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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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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 camera will be less sensitive to light and will
optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ISO menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on
your selection, the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and
adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in
the center
Multi – Used in standard conditions the camcorder divides and adjusts the settings of the image into
several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness,
background, direct light and scenes
Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the
subject in the center of the monitor.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Metering menu.
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3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Language menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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.
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 images taken
Off – The date stamp will not appear on images taken
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To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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.
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 button to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option, and then press the SET/
OK button to open the menu.
4) Scroll through the date and time menus with the RIGHT and LEFT direction buttons.
5) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN direction buttons to set the specific date and
time.
6) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the SET/OK button to save your settings
and return to the previous mode.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return to your previous
screen.
Silent Mode Menu
You have the option of activating the camcorder’s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects
(except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camcorder emits when performing
functions.
Note: This menu does not affect the sound during video capture.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Auto Power Off menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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.
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
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1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Frequency menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use
the delete menu in the camcorder’s Playback mode.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Format Memory Card menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) To exit without formatting the card, select ‘Cancel’ and press the SET/OK button.
5) To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET/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 SET button to begin.
The memory card will be completely formatted.
TV Out Menu
TV Out menu allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on
your television. See “Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV” for further information on how to
connect your digital camcorder to your television.
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NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada
PAL – television and video standard used in Europe
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the TV Out menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 camera or to reset your camera settings to the
Factory Default Settings.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Firmware menu.
3) The “Restore Factory Settings” is selected.
4) Press the SET button to reset the camcorder to the factory default settings.
5) You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings.
Select “No” and press the SET/OK button to exit the menu and return to the previous mode
without resetting to the default settings.
Select “Yes” and press the SET/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.
6) Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system
Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your camera
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 photos and videos that you’ve already taken with
you camera.
When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.
Press the Playback button 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 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 on your camera 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 W/Zoom Out button (push the zoom button to the left).
2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.
3) Push the direction button UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT to scroll and select the image you wish to
view.
4) Press the SET/OK button to enlarge the image full size.
5) 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
Up
STOPS a playing video
Right
Displays the NEXT image
Down
ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu
Other
Shutter
PLAYS and PAUSES a playing video
W/Zoom Out
Opens Thumbnail View
To Navigate in the Thumbnail View: press the UP / DOWN / LEFT /
RIGHT buttons
To select an image in the Thumbnail View: press the SET/OK
button
MENU/HOME
Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode
SET/OK
Saves your selected menu option
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.
MODE
Toggles between the Video Capture and Photo Capture Modes
Exits the menu screen
Playback
Opens and exits the Playback Mode
Display
Hides the display of the icons on the screen
Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function
buttons.
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Video Playback Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Video Playback Mode:
Delete Menu
While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your digital camcorder through the delete
menu.
1) View the image you would like to delete.
2) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Delete menu.
4) Push the direction button UP or DOWN to scroll through the menu options.
5) To delete this one video, select “Delete This Video”.
6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera’s memory card,
select “Delete All Images”.
7) Press the SET/OK button to select and save the desired option.
8) You will be asked to confirm your selection.
9) The videos will be deleted as desired.
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) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the SET/OK button to select and save the desired option.
5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
6) 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.
7) Remember that you cannot delete locked videos.
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Photo Capture Mode
Quick Function Button
Function
Left
Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu
Up
Turns the LED lights on and off.
Right
Delete - Opens the ‘Delete This Photo’ option and allows you
to view and delete the last photo taken as well as previously
captured photos
Down
ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu
Other
Shutter
Captures your photo
MENU/HOME
Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode
SET/OK
Saves your selected menu option
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder.
Press the MODE button once to open 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 T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
3) Press the Shutter button to take the picture.
4) The picture is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD memory card.
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function
buttons.
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UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.
MODE
Toggles between the Video Capture and Photo Capture Modes
Exits the menu screen
Playback
Opens the Playback Mode
Resolution
Toggles between the Resolution (Image Size) options
Display
Hides the display of the icons on the screen
T
Zooms In
W
Zooms Out
LED Flash Option
To increase the lighting in dark situations, press the UP button to activate the 2 LED Flash Lights
on the front of the camera below the lens.
Press the UP button again to turn the LED Flash Lights off.
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Photo Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode:
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Scene Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your
current environment.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Scene menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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.
Image Resolution Menu
The Image 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Resolution menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 Quality Menu
The Image 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Quality menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Self-Timer menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the SET 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 MODE 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 camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera’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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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
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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the White Balance menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 six 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Multi Snapshots menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera’s default factory settings.
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Image Sharpness Menu
You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates
if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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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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 camera will be less sensitive to light and will
optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ISO menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on
your selection, the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and
adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in
the center
Multi – Used in standard conditions the camcorder divides and adjusts the settings of the image into
several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness,
background, direct light and scenes
Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the
subject in the center of the monitor.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Metering menu.
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3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Language menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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.
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 images taken
Off – The date stamp will not appear on images taken
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To Enable/Disable the Timestamp:
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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.
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 button to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option, and then press the SET/
OK button to open the menu.
4) Scroll through the date and time menus with the RIGHT and LEFT direction buttons.
5) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN direction buttons to set the specific date and
time.
6) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the SET/OK button to save your settings
and return to the previous mode.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return to your previous
screen.
Silent Mode Menu
You have the option of activating the camcorder’s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects
(except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camcorder emits when performing
functions.
Note: This menu does not affect the sound during video capture.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Auto Power Off menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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.
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
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1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Frequency menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use
the delete menu in the camcorder’s Playback mode.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Format Memory Card menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) To exit without formatting the card, select ‘Cancel’ and press the SET/OK button.
5) To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET/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 SET button to begin.
The memory card will be completely formatted.
TV Out Menu
TV Out menu allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on
your television. See “Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV” for further information on how to
connect your digital camcorder to your television.
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NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada
PAL – television and video standard used in Europe
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the TV Out menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 MODE 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 camera or to reset your camera settings to the
Factory Default Settings.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Firmware menu.
3) The “Restore Factory Settings” is selected.
4) Press the SET button to reset the camcorder to the factory default settings.
5) You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings.
Select “No” and press the SET/OK button to exit the menu and return to the previous mode
without resetting to the default settings.
Select “Yes” and press the SET/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, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your camera
is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings.
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Photo Playback Mode
The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with
you camera.
When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.
Press the Playback button 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.
Viewing Photos on Your Camera
1) Select your Photo:
Once in Playback Mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll through the images on your
camera’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 T / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo.
Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons to navigate around the photo.
Note: Press the SET/OK button to return to viewing the photo without magnification.
Press the W/Zoom Out button to Zoom Out of the selected photo.
Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons to navigate around the photo.
Thumbnail View
Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View.
The images on your camera 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 W/Zoom Out button
2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.
3) Push the direction button UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT to scroll and select the image you wish to
view.
4) Press the SET/OK button to enlarge the image full size.
5) Once the selected photo is full size, you can Zoom In or Zoom Out of the photo.
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Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons
Quick Function Button
Function
Left
Displays the PREVIOUS image
Up
Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals
To pause the Slide Show press the UP button; To stop the Slide Show
press the Shutter button
Right
Displays the NEXT image
Down
ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu
Other
Shutter
Stops a playing Slide Show
W/Zoom Out
Opens Thumbnail View
To Navigate in the Thumbnail View: press the UP / DOWN / LEFT /
RIGHT buttons
To select an image in the Thumbnail View: press the SET/OK
button
MENU/HOME
Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode
SET/OK
Saves your selected menu option
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.
MODE
Toggles between the Video Capture and Photo Capture Modes
Exits the menu screen
Playback
Opens and exits the Playback Mode
Display
Hides the display of the icons on the screen
Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function
buttons.
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Photo Playback Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode:
Delete Menu
While in the Playback mode, you can delete images from your digital camcorder through the delete
menu.
1) View the image you would like to delete.
2) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Delete menu.
4) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options.
5) To delete this one video, select “Delete This Photo?”
6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camcorder’s memory
card, select “Delete All Images”.
7) Press the SET/OK button to select and save the desired option.
8) You will be asked to confirm your selection.
9) The images will be deleted as desired.
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Rotate Menu
Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camcorder.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Rotate menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
5) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode – saved as a separate photo.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
Protect/Lock Menu
Pictures and videos taken with your digital camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any
deletion or alteration being made to the files.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the SET/OK button to select and save the desired option.
5) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
6) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
7) Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in
the playback mode. Images that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.
8) Remember that you cannot delete locked images.
Print This Photo Menu
You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your digital camcorder directly to a
Pictbridge compatible printer.
1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print.
2) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Print Photos menu.
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4) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options.
5) Press the SET/OK button when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the selected
photo.
6) You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer.
7) Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the
printer.
8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process.
9) Select the “Cancel” option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode.
Slide Show Menu
You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camera 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to scroll and select the Slide Show menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the SET/OK button to select and save the desired option.
5) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item.
6) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
7) While in Playback mode, press the UP Quick Function button to initiate the Slide Show.
Press the Shutter to exit the Slide Show and press the UP button to pause the Slide Show.
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Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV
The camcorder has an AV port that allows you to use your larger TV screen in place of the
camcorder’s LCD screen. On plugging the TV-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the
LCD screen turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.
The images appear on the TV instead of on the LCD screen.
Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the digital camcorder is now not portable.
1) Connect the camcorder to a TV via the TV-out cable (supplied).
2) Turn on the TV and the camcorder, and then set the TV to “AV” mode.
3) You will need to set the TV format on the camera to suit the TV format of your TV set.
4) Make sure the camera is set to the correct TV Output setting.
On plugging in the TV out cable a message will appear on the LCD screen to select NTSC or PAL
for the type of TV you are using.
5) Select the option as per the format of the TV set you are using and press the SET/OK button.
6) When the camera is set to record mode, you can preview the subjects you want to record on the TV
screen.
7) When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the photos and videos stored in the
SD memory card on the TV.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer
1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.
2) Power the camera 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.
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Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer
An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the
transfer of any files on their way to your computer.
1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.
2) The “Get media from device” window opens.
3) You can select to download photos, videos or both.
4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera 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 camera 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.
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Getting Started!
Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:
Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social
networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube
Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another
Organize your images by creating offline and online albums
Edit images using automatic and manual tools
Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps
For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the ‘Help Guide’
from the Help menu or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.
Transferring Images from Your Camcorder to Your Computer Manually
Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS
1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.
2) MSDC appears on the 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 USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.
2) MSDC appears on the LCD.
3) The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop.
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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.
Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad
NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.
Apple iPad Camera 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 Camera Connector:
Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your digital
camcorder using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector.
NOTE: iPad Camera Connector not included. This 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 Micro SD Memory
card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card.
NOTE: iPad SD Card Reader not included. This may be purchased separately.
After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the Photos application, which
allows you to choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes 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 digital camcorder to heat sources.
Do not use your digital camcorder in wet or moist conditions.
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Sakar Warranty Card
Sakar US
Sakar International
Attention: Service Department
195 Carter Drive
Edison, NJ
08817
Sakar UK/Europe
Attention: Service Department
2D, Siskin Parkway East
4020 Middlemarch Business Park
Coventry, CV3 4PE
Sakar Australia
Return faulty camera
to the Refund
Counter at the store
where purchased
This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that
fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be
repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year.
What Is Not Covered By Warranty:
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or
malfunctions from other than normal use, including but not limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,
tampering, modification or accident.
What To Do When Service Is Required:
When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include:
1) Copy of original bill of sale.
2) A detailed written description of the problem.
3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime).
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:
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.
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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 camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not
stored in the camera’s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before the camera 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 camera requires an SD card for normal use. If the camera powers off nothing will happen to the
images stored on the SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to your
computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss.
Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted
from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted?
All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer’s Recycle
or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.
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