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DVR 850W
Underwater Digital
Video Camcorder
Owner’s Manual
© 2009 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................2
Key Features...........................................................................................2
What your digital video camcorder includes............................................2
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP..................................3
Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista.................................3
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh......................................3
A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camcorder .......................................4
Preparing Your Camcorder for Use.........................................................5
Install lithium battery................................................................................5
Inserting a SD Memory Card...................................................................6
Maintenance and Care............................................................................7
Software Installation: Snap ‘n Share Pro and Video Express..................8
Powering on and setting DVR Function Control....................................12
Capturing Videos...................................................................................15
Video Setting options.............................................................................16
Capturing Still Photos............................................................................23
Photo Setting options ............................................................................25
Playback mode......................................................................................32
AV mode – Using your TV to view images ............................................ 35
Connect DVR with PC using USB cable provided.................................35
Connect DVR with printer using USB cable provided............................36
Transferring Images to your PC using the software ..............................37
Manually transfer images and videos to your Digital Camcorder...........42
Transferring photos and videos to your MAC manually.........................43
Everything you need to get the most of your media and MORE............43
Video Express application.....................................................................45
Technical Support .................................................................................51
Sakar Warranty Card.............................................................................51
Technical Specifications........................................................................52
Trouble Shooting................................................................................... 53
Important Note: Using Camcorder Underwater ..................................... 54
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the DVR 850W Underwater Digital Video
Camcorder. With your camcorder you can shoot video clips and take
individual photos. In addition, a SD compatible memory card of up to 8GB
can be inserted in order to expand the memory of your DVR camcorder.
Your camcorder can be used up to 3 meters underwater.
Key Features
x 4 modes – Video, Camera, Playback and Set Up.
x Digital Video resolutions – 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA).
x 8.1 mega-pixel camcorder with choice of 4 digital camera resolutions –
8.1M(3320X2490); 5M(2592X1944); 3M(2048X1536); VGA(640X480)
x 2.4" TFT LCD
x 8 X Digital Zoom
x 64MB Internal Memory
x Supports external SD memory card up to 8GB
x Built-in Microphone
x Takes digital photos and videos
x Snap ‘n Share Pro software application can be used to download the
photos and videos from your camcorder
x Edit, add text, clip art and more on your digital photos
x Produce colorful movies to upload, copy to CD/DVD and much more with
Video Express software.
What your digital video camcorder includes
x Digital Video Camcorder
x USB and AV Dual Cable
x Snap n Share Pro Software installation CD
x Quick Start Guide
x Hand strap
x Lithium battery
x AC charger
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC you will need the following
minimum configuration:
y Pentium 4 Processor (or above ), 2.6 GHZ., with Windows XP Service
Pack 2
y 512 MB RAM, 200MB free disk space.
y Available USB Interface
y CD-ROM Drive
y Recommended sc reen resolution 1024 X 768 pixels or higher.
y 16-bit color or higher display adaptor.
y Windows Media Player 9 (or above) as default media player
Computer System Requirement for Windows
Vista
To be able to download photos to your PC you will need the following minimum
configuration:
x Windows Vista
x 800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
x 20GB hard driver with at least 15GB of available space
x Support for Super VGA graphics
x Available USB Interface
x CD-ROM drive
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh
y Power Macintosh G3 500 MHz or higher
y Mac OS X version 10.2.6 or later
y 128 MB or more available system RAM (256 MB recommended),150 MB free
disk space
y 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor displaying millions of colors.
Note: The Snap `n Share Pro software as well as the Video Express
software are not
compatible on Macintosh computers. You may
however use the camcorder as a regular MSDC USB removable
device.
A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camcorder
1. DC mode/Shutter
2. DV mode/Shutter
3. Up/Zoom in
4. Left
5. Right/Flashlight mode
6. OK/Menu
7. Down/Zoom out
8. DC/DV mode LED
9. Li-ion battery charging LED
10. LCD Color display
11. Battery/SD card/USB slot compartment
12. Playback
13. Power on/off
14. Speaker
15. Microphone
16. Lens
17. Flashlight
18. Tripod Mount
Preparing Your Camcorder for Use
Install lithium battery
Your digital camcorder needs a lithium battery in order to operate. The battery is
found separately in the packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below:
1. Push the black battery cover lever up for the battery door to spring open.
2. Insert the battery in the battery compartment with the correct polarity facing
up.
3. Use the battery clip found in the battery compartment to make sure that the
battery is sitting firmly and secure.
4. Before closing the battery door, be sure that the rubber seal on the batter y
door is clean and smooth.
5. Close the battery door and hear a click as it locks into place.
6. On powering on your camcorder the battery icon will appear on the top left of
the LCD screen.
Note:
1. In order to charge your lithium battery, make sure the battery is inserted
correctly and then connect your camcorder to a running PC with the USB
cable provided, or use the AC charger provided in the package. The red
LED will light up indicating that your camcorder is in charging mode. The
LED will switch off when your camcorder is fully charged after approximately
4 hours. The camcorder should not be on while charging.
2. A red battery icon will flash on the LCD when the battery power is
insufficient. Shortly thereafter your camcorder will power off.
3. Please remove your battery when you don’t intend to use your camcorder
for a long time.
4. 64 MB of internal memory is provided in order to take photos and videos.
5. Use a SD Memory card to expand the memory in order to capture and
record many more media items. All the media in the built-in memory will not
be lost if no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the DVR when battery
power is low or when you change your battery.
6. Do not open the battery door to take out the battery or SD card while the
photo and video are being saved to the camcorder. Doing so may cause the
photo and video to be lost or damaged.
7. We strongly recommend downloading your photos and videos regularly to
your computer.
Inserting a SD Memory Card
To expand the amount of memory, a SD compatible memory card of up to 8GB
(not included) should be inserted into your DV camcorder. SD Memory cards
increase the number of videos and photos that can be captured with the
camcorder before transferring them to a computer.
Media sitting on the memory card is not lost when your camcorder’s power runs
low or on replacing the battery.
1. Push the black battery cover lever up for the battery door to spring open.
2. Locate the SD card slot to the left of the battery compartment.
3. Insert the SD memory card correctly in the direction shown.
4. Press the memory card until you hear a “Click” sound.
Note: After you insert an SD memory card, the SD card icon will appear on the top
left of the LCD, indicating that your SD memory card has been installed
successfully. The media you capture will now be stored on the card and not in the
internal memory.
x This product supports SD cards of up to 8GB.
x Make sure that the card is not locked. Locked cards do not allow media
transfer.
x Formatting will delete all data on the SD Memory Card.
x Download all the media to your computer before you format the card.
x Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage
the card and render it unusable.
x Before using the camcorder, be sure to format the card with the camcorder
(see the Setup section further on the manual for instruction on how to format
the card).
Maintenance and Care
Before using the video camcorder, please ensure that you read and understand
the safety precautions described below:
x This camcorder can be used underwater to 10 feet, when there is the
Phenomenon of water leaking into the camcorder, the camcorder working
properly, this is normal.
x Once use the camcorder in the sea, clean the camcorder with clean water after
using, and put in a dry place, so that the water inside the camcorder dry.
x On Lifting and opening the LCD sc reen, be careful not to over rotat e the screen.
x Direct sunlight might cause damage to the camcorder.
x Only clean the lens and LCD with a soft cloth.
x Do not store the camcorder in temperatures above 4ć
x Condensation may appear with sudden changes in temperature. Take care to
not leave the camcorder in extreme temperatures.
Do not try to open the case of the video camcorder or attempt to modify this
video camcorder in any way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out
only by authorized service providers.
Opening the cover of the Camcorder may cause electrical shock and will void
your warranty.
Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not
expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion
of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards
.
Software Installation: Snap ‘n Share Pro and
Video Express
Follow the step by step instructions that appear on your computer
screen during the installation process.
Software Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-Rom drive.
2. Wait for the computer to automatically recognize and open the
first stage of the software installation
3. The Welcome to the Snap ‘n Share Pro Installation Wizard
Setup screen will appear.
Note: On Vista operating systems you may see an AutoPlay
window appear. Select the SMSetup.exe option to begin the
software setup.
4. Click the “Begin” button to begin the software setup and
installation process.
5. The Setup wizard will start to install the Snap ‘n Share Pro application on
your computer. Click “Next” to continue.
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6. Please review the license terms and click the “I Agree” button to continue.
7. In the Installation options you can choose where to install this
application on your computer. However, it is recommended to let the
Snap ‘n Share Pro installer create the folder to where the program will
be installed. Click “Install” and follow the instructions.
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8. Click Finish” to let the Snap ‘n Share Pro installer finish the installation
program.
9. The Setup will now begin to silently install the Video Express software.
This might take a few seconds to install depending on the operating
system you are running.
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10. Click the “Finish” button to finish the installation.
Congratulations!! You have successfully installed the Snap ‘n Share Pro
and Video Express software on your PC.
Powering on and setting DVR Function Control
To power on the camcorder, flip open the LCD Screen. The camcorder
automatically powers on. The Power button is situated on the inside of the
camcorder facing the LCD screen.
Power on
Press the Power button to turn on your DVR.
The LCD monitor and a blue LED next to the DC/DV shutter button, will light up
indicating that your DVR is ready for use.
Power off
Press the Power button to turn your DVR camcorder off. The DVR
camcorder will switch off.
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By default if the DVR camcorder is not in use or in an operation mode for 3
minutes(180 seconds) it will automatically switch off.
When there is insufficient battery power, a red battery icon will appear on the
LCD screen. The camcorder will automatically power off a few moments later
.
Setting the Language
When using the video camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to
choose a language and set the date & time before use.
1. Turn the Power on to enter the DV mode.
2. Press the OK/Menu button.
3. Press the Le ft/Right/Up/Down arrow buttons on the OK dial to select the
Setup Mode icon from the menu icons that appear.
4. Press the OK/Menu button.
5. Press the Left/Right/Up/Down button on the OK dial and select the
Language
icon submenu option.
6. Press the OK/Menu button.
7. Press the Left/Right/Up/Down button to highlight and select the language
you desire.
English /German / French / Spanish / Portuguese / Italian /Dutch /
Russian / Turkish
8. Press the OK button to save your choice and for the interface of the
camcorder to change to the language you selected.
9. Press the DV mode button to close the menu and press it again to exit the
Setup mode function.
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Setting the Date and Time
To set the time and date that will appear on the photos you capture.
1. Turn the Power on to enter the DV mode.
2. Press the OK/Menu button.
3. Press the Left/Right/Up/Down button on the OK dial to select the Setup
Mode icon from the menu icons that appear.
4. Press the OK/Menu button.
5. Press the Left/Right/Up/Down button on the OK dial and select the
Date/Time
icon submenu option.
6. Press the OK/Menu button.
7. Press the Left/Right button to highlight and select the Year, Month, Day,
24H, Hour and Minutes options you desire to change.
8. Press the Up/Down button to change the digits for each of the date or
time options you desire to update.
9. Press the OK button to save the date and time you selected.
10. Press the DC/DV mode button to close the menu and press it again to exit
the Setup mode function.
Changing the camcorder`s modes
There are four modes in this DVR camcorder.
1. Press the Power button to turn on the camcorder.
2. The DV (Video) default capture mode appears on the LCD.
3. Press the DC (Camera) mode button to change from the video to the
camera mode.
4. Press the DV mode button to revert back to the video mode.
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5. Press the Playback button situated above the Power button on the inside
wall of the camcorder to preview all the images you have captured.
6. Press the OK button while in the DV or DC mode in order to open the
main menu with Setting and Setup modes appearing for each respectively.
7. The Setup mode for the DVR can be accessed while in either the DV or
DC mode.
8. Select the mode you wish to enter by pressing the Right/Left/Up/Down
arrow buttons and press the OK button to enter the submenu.
Capturing Videos
In order to capture videos (with audio) using your camcorder you need to
select the DV video mode. On turning on your camcorder the first mode to
appear is the DV mode. To change between the function modes on your
DVR, press the DV/DC buttons.
The camcorder has 64MB of built in memory. Use a compatible SD card of
up to 8 GB to expand the memory capacity to capture even more and longer
videos than can be captured using internal memory only.
The video
icon will now appear on the top right corner of the LCD.
1. The amount of time left at that resolution and memory appears on the
bottom right of the LCD.
2. Aim the camcorder at the subject or object you wish to capture.
3. Press the DV Shutter button again to start shooting.
4. The elapsed time of the video wil l appear in red font on the bottom right
on the LCD.
5. Press the DV Shutter button again to stop the recording.
6. The recorded file will be saved to your memory (internal or SD card) in
AVI format.
Note:
1. Press the Up button to Zoom In or the Down button to Zoom Out
of the subject during the shooting to focus in on your subject.
2. The Zoom icon appears on the bottom left of the LCD screen.
3. You can view the AVI files in playback mode.
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4. Once they are downloaded to the PC view them using QuickTime
and Windows Media Player.
5. As the internal memory of the camcorder is limited to 64MB the size
of videos are limited.
6. Please insert a SD memory card of up to 8 GB to capture longer
videos.
7. When the internal memory is full, a “F” icon will show on the LCD
screen when you attempt to shoot further videos.
Video Setting options
In Video mode there are two video resolutions for you to choose from
before capturing your video (VGA – 640x480, QVGA – 320x240 pixels).
The higher the resolution selected the better the quality of the video,
however higher quality videos use up more memory. You can also enter
and change the White Balance/Exposure/ Color Effect /Setup Mode.
Resolution
White Balance
Exposure
Color Effect
Setup
To enter the Settings submenu options for the Video mode:
1. Press the OK button.
2. Press the Right/Left/Up/Down button to select the Setting you wish to
change from the main menu that appears.
Resolution
You can select different Video resolutions - VGA 640x480 pixels / QVGA
320x240 pixels. Using the smaller resolution allows you to take longer videos.
Videos captured at higher resolution are of better quality.
1. Press the Right/Left/Up/Down button to select the Resolution
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