DVR 906
LifeCam
Wearable Camcorder
User Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 3
Parts of the Camcorder ................................................................................................................ 4
Camcorder Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 5
Initial Camcorder Setup ................................................................................................................ 6
Main Camcorder Modes .............................................................................................................. 11
Powering On Your Camcorder .................................................................................................... 12
LCD Display ............................................................................................................................... 13
Changing Camcorder Mode ....................................................................................................... 14
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 15
Time Lapse Mode ....................................................................................................................... 16
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 17
Playback Mode ........................................................................................................................... 18
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 20
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 21
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer .............................................................................. 23
Getting Videos and Photos from the Camcorder to the Computer ............................................. 24
Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 25
Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually .............................................. 25
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 27
Camcorder Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 28
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 30
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 30
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar DVR 906 LifeCam Wearable Camcorder. Everything you
need to take high definition digital videos and photos is included with your camcorder.
This unique, ultraportable camera design is adapted specifically for this camera and can be used
to capture special moments in many different environments.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
NOTE:
Your digital action camcorder supports a Class 4 or higher Micro SD card with a capacity
expansion up to 32GB.
In order to use your digital LifeCam camcorder normally, please insert the Micro SD
Memory card before use. Please format the Micro SD Memory Card before first use.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
This camcorder is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos
without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your computer.
We would however recommend that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience.
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What’s Included
1. LifeCam Camcorder
2. USB Cable
3. Vivitar Experience Installation CD
4. Clip Mount
5. Bicycle Mount
6. Neck Strap
7. Built-in Lithium Battery (not shown)
NOTE: Micro SD Memory Card not included.
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Parts of the Camcorder
1.
Lens
8.
Mode Button
2.
Microphone
9.
LED Light Busy Indicator
3.
LCD Display
10.
Shutter Button
4.
USB Port / Micro SD Card Slot / Reset
11.
SET Indicator
5.
Power / Charger Light Indicator
12.
SET Button
6.
Power Button
13.
Reset Button
7.
Mode Indicator
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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
0.3MP
Video Resolution
720P 1080x720P@15fps, VGA 640x480@30fps
Photo Resolution
5MP (2592x1944), 3MP (2048x1536), 1.3MP (1280x1024)
File Format
AVI (Video), JPEG (Photo)
External Memory
Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher, up to 32GB
LCD Display
Monochrome LCD Display
Lens
Fixed
White Balance
Auto
Light Exposure
Auto
Auto Power Off
3 minutes
ISO
Auto
Metering
Center
Interface
USB 2.0
Battery
250mAH Built-in Lithium Battery
System Requirements for
Vivitar Experience
WINDOWS XP (SP3), Vista (SP1), WINDOWS 7 or higher;
MAC OSX v10.5.x and above
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Initial Camcorder Setup
CHARGING THE BATTERY
To charge the lithium battery:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Connect the included USB cable to the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable
to a power source such as a computer.
Please refer to the images shown below for reference.
CHARGING USING THE COMPUTER:
3. During the time the camcorder is charging, the LED status indicator light (blue) is on.
When the battery is fully charged the LED status indicator light automatically turns off. The
battery generally fully charges within 2-4 hours.
NOTE:
While the device is charging it cannot be used to capture images.
When the camcorder is on, connecting it to a computer will not charge the device. Make sure
the camcorder is powered off when recharging.
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Battery Indicator:
Battery Indicator
Description
The battery level is full.
The battery level is half.
When this icon flashes, this indicates that the battery level is
low and the camcorder will then automatically turn off. Please
recharge your camcorder.
NOTE: When the battery capacity drops to a low level, the battery icon will flash on the display,
indicating that the camcorder requires to be recharged. Please charge the battery. When the
battery icon flickers, the camcorder will shut down automatically.
INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD
Make sure a High Speed Class or higher Micro SD Memory card 4 (up to 32GB) has been
properly inserted into your camcorder.
A Micro SD Card must be inserted before use. Micro SD Memory card not included.
Installing the Memory Card:
To properly insert the Micro SD Card, please follow the instructions below:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card
slot in the direction as shown in the image.
3. Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a
slight clicking sound. This indicates the memory
card has been inserted correctly.
4. The display screen will show an SD card icon ,
indicating that the SD card has been successfully installed.
5. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out.
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IMPORTANT:
Please power the camcorder off before plugging in or taking out the memory card.
If the card is inserted or removed while the camcorder's power is on, it may damage the
card and/or any recorded data. Always confirm that the power is off before inserting the
card into the camcorder.
Make sure there is room on the Micro SD Memory Card for additional images. If the Micro
SD Memory Card is full, additional images will not be added to the memory card.
The camcorder will beep three times when the memory card is full and 00:00 will appear
on the LCD indicating there is no time available and no space remaining on the SD card for
further recording.
POWERING ON – OFF
To power on the camcorder:
1. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds.
2. The LCD displays “ON” and a beep can be heard from the camcorder’s buzzer.
To power off the camcorder:
1. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds.
2. The LCD displays “OFF” and a beep can be heard from the camcorder’s buzzer.
Energy Save:
In order to save the camcorder’s battery power, the camcorder automatically powers off after
sitting idle for 3 minutes.
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SETTING THE CAMERA DATE AND TIME
To set the camera’s date and time you will need to connect your camera to a Windows computer
and download a file to your computer that sets the camera’s date and time as per your
computer’s settings. To set the camera’s date and time please follow the steps below:
1. DOWNLOAD THE DSC CLOCK PROGRAM:
- On a Windows computer, open an Internet browser.
- Copy the link below and paste into in your browser or click on the link below to
automatically download the DSC_Clock.zip file.
http://www.vivitar.com/downloads/DSC_Clock.zip
- After the DSC_Clock.zip file has been downloaded, extract/unzip the DSC_Clock.exe
file.
2. LAUNCH THE DSC CLOCK PROGRAM:
- Double click the DSC_Clock.exe file to launch the program.
- An ‘Open File’ Window appears. Click on ‘Run’ to launch the DSC Clock program.
- The DSC Clock window appears, displaying the current date and time on your computer.
3. SYCHRONIZE YOUR CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER’S DATE/TIME:
- Connect your camera with the USB cable (included) to your Windows computer.
- Power on your camera. ‘PCU’ appears on the camera’s screen.
- The cameras current time appears in the DSC Clock window.
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