Vivitar DVR 920HDV2 User Manual

DVR 920HDv2

Digital Video Recorder

with Night Vision

User Manual

© 2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 2

What‟s Included ......................................................................................................................... 2

Parts of the Camera................................................................................................................... 3

Initial Camera Setup .................................................................................................................. 4

Main Camera Modes ................................................................................................................. 7

Camera Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 8

Computer System Requirements – Windows OS ...................................................................... 9

Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ............................................................................. 9

Powering Your Digital Video Recorder ON/OFF ...................................................................... 10

Changing Camera Modes ......................................................................................................... 11

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

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

Video Playback Mode .............................................................................................................. 21

Photo Capture Mode................................................................................................................ 25

Photo Playback Mode .............................................................................................................. 36

Setup Mode ............................................................................................................................. 41

Connecting the Digital Video Recorder to a TV ....................................................................... 45

Installing the Software ............................................................................................................. 46

Connecting the Digital Video Recorder to the Computer ......................................................... 47

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer ........................................... 48

Getting started! ........................................................................................................................ 49

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ......................... 50

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ....................... 50

Digital Video Recorder Maintenance ....................................................................................... 51

Sakar Warranty Card ............................................................................................................... 51

Technical Support .................................................................................................................... 52

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 53

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder. Everything you need to take quality digital
photos and videos is included with your camera.

Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.

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

Note:

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

insert an SDHC Class 4 or above SD Memory card before use.

 SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.

What‟s Included

1) Digital Video Recorder

2) USB cable

3) TV Cable

4) IR Light

5) Bracket (IR Light Holder)

6) Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD

7) Hand Strap (not shown)

Note: SDHC Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camera

1) Power button

2) Zoom In (Vol+) /Zoom Out (Vol-)

3) Photo Shutter Button

4) Playback Button

5) Video Shutter/Record Button

6) MODE Dial

7) Macro Switch

8) DISP Button

9) MENU Button

10) Control Joystick/
LED Light /
Up /Down / OK Button

11) USB/AV Slot

12) Digital Lens

13) LCD Screen

14) Microphone

15) Memory Card Slot

16) Battery Compartment

17) Speaker

18) Wrist Strap

19) LED

20) Tripod Socket

21) Night Vision LED

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Initial Camera Setup

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Memory Card

Turning On the Camera

Using the Camera

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When powering the digital video recorder ON for the first time the digital video recorder will
take you through the initial setup.

Powering the Digital video recorder ON

1) Batteries

Make sure the batteries have been inserted
properly into your digital video recorder, according
to the polarity shown inside the battery
compartment.
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 turns red and the camera will

automatically turn off a few seconds later.

 The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:

Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power

2) SD Card

Make sure an SDHC card has been properly inserted
into your camera. (SDHC card not included.)
To properly insert the SD Card:

- Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on
the digital video recorder (see SD icon by the SD card
slot).

- Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound.
This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly.

- If you captured images with the internal memory, a „Move to Card” message will appear

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on the LCD screen. Select „Yes‟ and press the OK/LED button on the control joystick to
move the images to the SD Memory card inserted.

Note: Images captured in internal memory will be erased when the camera powers off if
they are not saved.

Note:

 After the digital video recorder is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display,

indicating that the SD memory card has been successfully installed. The captured images
are then stored on the SD card and not in the limited internal memory. If you do not see the
SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.

 Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the

SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.

 Formatting will delete all data on the SD Memory Card including protected data.
 Do not remove the SD memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and

render it unusable.

3) Power On

Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button , located on the inside wall, to
turn on the digital video recorder.

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Main Camera Modes

Video Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video recorder.
Turn the MODE Dial to the icon to open the Video Capture Mode.
To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Video Shutter/Record
button to start the record. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while
record is in progress. To stop the record, press the Video Shutter/Record button
again. The video will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button
while in the Video Capture mode.

Photo Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
Turn the MODE Dial to the icon to open the Photo Capture mode.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Photo Shutter button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button
while in the Photo Capture mode.

Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)

Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera.
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 button while in the Playback mode.

Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by turning the MODE Dial on your camera after the camera has been
powered ON.

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Camera Technical Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution

3264x2448(8M) / 3648x2048(7M-HD) / 2592x1944(5M) /
2048x1536(3M) / 1920x1080(2M-HD) / 640x480(VGA)

Video Resolution

1280x720(HD:15/30fps) / 640x480(VGA:15/30/60fps)
320x240(QVGA:15/30/60fps)

File Format

JPEG (Still Image), AVI (Video)

Internal Memory

Limited

External Memory

SDHC Card (up to 32GB)

LCD Display

2.4 Inch TFT (270º)

Lens

f=7mm, F3.0

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Exposure

EV-2.0~EV+2.0

White Balance

Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Fluorescent/Tungsten

ISO

ISO100/200/400/800

Scene

Auto/Landscape/Portrait/NightPortrait/Beach/Sport/Dinner/High
Sensitivity

Language

English / French / Spanish / Portuguese / German / Dutch / Italian /
Russian / Turkish

Flash

LED

Self-Timer

5S/10S

Anti-Shake

Yes

TV Out

Yes

Microphone

Yes

Speaker

Yes

PictBridge

Yes

MSDC

Yes

Multi SnapShots

Yes

Interface

USB 2.0 High Speed

System Requirements

Windows XP (SP3) / Vista (SP1) / Windows 7
Mac OSX 10.5.x and above

Battery

4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries

Working Temperature

0~40C

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Computer System Requirements – Windows OS

To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum
configuration:

 Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
 Pentium® 4 processor (or above)

 512 MB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space

 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
 CD-ROM Drive
 QuickTime® 6 or higher
 Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
 Windows Media Player 10 or higher
 DirectX 9 or higher

 Internet connection required

Computer System Requirements – MAC OS

To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following
minimum configuration:

 Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
 256 MB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
 Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
 QuickTime® 6 or higher
 Internet connection required

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Powering Your Digital Video Recorder ON/OFF

Make sure the batteries and SD Memory card have been inserted properly into your digital
video recorder.
To power on the camera you need to flip open the LCD Screen.
The Power button is situated on the inside of the camera.

Powering the camera ON

Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
The LCD monitor will light up indicating that your DVR is ready for use.

Powering the Camera OFF

While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your
camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off

completely.

Note: Your digital video recorder also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn
off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off
settings can be set from the Auto Power Off options in the Setup menu.

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Changing Camera Modes

Your camera has four main modes:

1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
To select Video Capture Mode, turn the Mode Dial to the Video Capture Setting:

2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.
To select Photo Capture Mode turn the Mode Dial to the Photo Capture Setting:

3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos
you have already taken with your camera.
To select Playback Mode press the Playback button above the Mode Dial:

4) Setup Mode – Use this mode to change your general camera settings.
To select Setup Mode turn the Mode Dial to the „SET‟ icon.

The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to
capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos.

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 camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

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

2) Press the UP or DOWN on the control joystick to scroll between and highlight the various
menus for the current mode.

3) Press the OK/LED button on the control joystick to confirm and select the highlighted
menu option.

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

Macro Switch /

Your digital video recorder contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or
disable the Macro mode on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images
at close range (30 ~ 45 cm).
 To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch DOWN on the side of your camera to

the flower icon. When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an
object that is close to the camera.

The icon will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is on.

 To turn Macro mode OFF, slide the Macro Switch UP on the side of the camera to the

mountain icon. The icon will appear on the LCD. When Macro mode is off, images
can be captured from 1.5m - infinity.

Note:

 Using the Self Portrait feature:

The Macro mode must be turned ON when you would like to take a Self Portrait PHOTOS
or include yourself in a VIDEO using the flip screen LCD display. Slide the Macro Switch

DOWN to the flower icon . The icon will appear on the LCD display.

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Video Capture Mode

The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video recorder.

To select Video Capture Mode, turn the Mode Dial to the Video Capture Mode Icon:

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) Move the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out button to better set the camera display if
desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.

3) Press the red Video Record/Shutter button in the middle of the Mode Dial to start the
video capture.

4) You will see a red blinking circle and „REC‟ text, , at the top of the LCD indicating
that the record is in progress.

5) To stop the video record, press the Video Record/Shutter button again.

6) The video will automatically be saved to the internal camera memory or SD Memory
card.

7) You can also capture your video using the rotating flip LCD screen. Simply twist the LCD
backwards until it turns 180 . Press the Video Record/Shutter button to begin
recording. Those you are capturing on video can now see themselves on the LCD screen.
You can even include yourself and see yourself on the LCD during the video capture by
holding out the digital video camera with the lens facing you.
Remember: Ensure that the Macro Mode is ON: The Macro Switch on the side of the

camera is DOWN and in the ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD
display.

It‟s as easy as twist and shoot!

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Button

Function

UP

(on the control joystick)

Light Exposure +

DOWN
(on the control joystick)

Light Exposure -

OK/LED

(on the control joystick)

Turns the LED Flash On / Off

Other

Video Record/Shutter Button

Starts and Stops Video Record

MENU

Opens Menu Options for the Video Capture Mode

Note: To navigate through the menus use the
UP/DOWN buttons on the control joystick.

W

Zooms Out

T

Zooms In

MODE Dial

Switches between Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture
Mode, Camera Settings Mode

Playback

Opens and Exits Playback Mode

DISP

Hides and Shows display icons

Your digital video recorder has buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons.

Hide/Show the LCD Icons

The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.

1) Press the DISP button to hide the display of the icons on the screen.

2) Press the DISP button again for the LCD screen to go blank thus helping to save battery
consumption.

3) Press the DISP button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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Night Vision: LED Flash and IR Light

Your digital video recorder includes the LED and Night Vision feature. These features increase
the lighting in dark situations.

LED Flash

1) Press the OK/LED button to activate the LED Flash Light on the front of the camera
below the lens.
When the LED light is on, an icon on the bottom right of the LCD screen appears.

2) Press the OK/LED button again to turn the LED off.

IR Light and IR Bracket (IR Holder)

1) Install the IR Light batteries:
Twist the cover to open and insert the batteries as shown above.
Twist the cover in the opposite direction to close the cover.

2) Place the IR Bracket on the lens.
Make sure the bottom rubber strap is holding the Bracket securely to the lens (as shown
above).

3) Place the IR Light onto the Bracket by gently pushing the IR Light into the top section of
the Bracket.
Make sure the side with the light is facing outwards.

4) To turn the IR Light on and off, push in the black button.

5) The IR button is located on the cover for the batteries.

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Video Capture Mode Menus

To access the Menus for the Video Capture Mode, press the MENU button while you are in
Video Capture Mode.
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

Resolution, Frame Rate, AntiShake, White Balance, Exposure, Scene

Resolution Menu

The Resolution Menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that videos taken with a higher resolution will also take up more of your
camera‟s memory.
You can select different Video resolutions:

High Definition (HD) 1280x720 pixels, VGA 640x480 pixels, QVGA 320x240 pixels

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Video Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Resolution Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Resolution Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Video Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Resolution Menu and
return to the Video Menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Video Menu screen and return to the Video Capture
mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

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Frame Rate Menu

The frame rate is the number of frames or images that are displayed per second during video
playback. The higher the number of frames playing per second, the smoother the video
playback appears.

Keep in mind that videos taken with a higher frame rate will also take up more of your camera‟s

memory.
You can select different Frame Rates:

30 fps, 15 fps

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Video Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Frame Rate Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Frame Rate Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Video Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Frame Rate Menu and
return to the Video Menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Video Menu screen and return to the Video Capture
mode.

Anti-Shake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the
camera while capturing the image.
The Anti-Shake options include:

On, Off

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Video Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Anti Shake Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the AntiShake Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Video Menu.

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Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Anti Shake Menu and
return to the Video Menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Video Menu screen and return to the Video Capture
mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

White Balance Menu

The White Balance feature allows your camera 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
camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
You can select from the following White Balance options:

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Video Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the White Balance Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the White Balance Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Video Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the White Balance Menu and
return to the Video Menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Video Menu screen and return to the Video Capture
mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

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Exposure Menu

The Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟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 camera.
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 camera.

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Video Capture menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Exposure Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Exposure Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Video Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Exposure Menu and
return to the Video Menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Video Menu screen and return to the Video Capture
mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

Scene Menu

The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly
to your current environment.
You can select from the different Scene Menu options:

Auto, Landscape, Night Scenery, Portrait, Night Portrait, Beach, Sport, Dinner

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Video Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Scene Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Scene Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

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5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Video Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Scene Menu and return to
the Video Menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Video Menu screen and return to the Video Capture
mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

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Video Playback Mode

The Video Playback Mode allows you to review and edit videos and photos that you‟ve already
taken with you camera.

1) To access Video Playback Mode, press the Playback button , above the Mode Dial.

2) To exit Video Playback Mode and return to your previous screen, press the Playback
button again.

3) Videos in Playback Mode appear with a Video Icon on the bottom left of the LCD screen.

Playing Videos on Your Digital Video Recorder

1) Once in Playback mode, press the Up or Down on the control joystick to scroll through
the images (both videos and photos) on your camera‟s internal memory or SD memory
card.

2) Each image is displayed on the LCD screen.

3) When you find a video that you would like to play, press the red Video Record/Shutter
button, at the center of the Mode Dial, to START and PAUSE playing the video.

4) Press the red OK/LED button again to fully STOP the video playback.

5) To increase or decrease the volume of the playback sound track of the video press the
Zoom controls : T / Vol+ or W / Vol -.

Thumbnail View

Use the W/Zoom Out button to display the images on your digital video recorder in Thumbnail
View. The images (videos and photos) on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where
you can scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

1) Press the W/Zoom Out button.
All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.

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2) Use the Up and Down on the control joystick to scroll and select the image you wish to

Button

Action

Up

(on the control joystick)

Selects the PREVIOUS image
In Thumbnail Display: Allows you to scroll through the
thumbnail images.

Down
(on the control joystick)

Selects the NEXT image
In Thumbnail Display: Allows you to scroll through the
thumbnail images.

OK/LED

(on the control joystick)

Stops playing the selected video.

Other

Video Record/Shutter
Button

Plays and Pauses the selected video.
Stops playing the selected video.

MENU

Opens Menu Options for the Video Playback Mode

Note: To navigate through the menus use the UP/DOWN
buttons on the control joystick.

W

Opens Thumbnail Display
During Video Playback: Lowers the Volume

T

During Video Playback: Increases the Volume

MODE Dial

Switches between Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode,
Camera Settings Mode

Playback

Opens and Exits Playback Mode

view.
Videos are shown with an „AVI‟ icon on the Thumbnail.

3) Press the OK/LED button to enlarge the image full size.

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

Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

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Video Playback Mode Menus

To access the Video Playback Mode Menus, press the MENU button while in the Video
Playback Mode.
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode:

Delete, Protect

Delete Menu

While in the playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu.

1) View the image you would like to delete.

2) Press the MENU button to enter the Video Playback Menus.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Delete Menu.

4) Press the OK/LED button to select the Delete Menu.

5) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

6) To Delete the current video select “One” and press the OK/LED button.
You will be asked:”Delete This File?”
Select „Yes‟ or‟ No‟ and push the OK/LED button to confirm your selection.

7) To Delete all images select „All‟. All images on your SD Memory Card (including photos
and videos) will be deleted. Remember that locked images will not be deleted. Also
remember that once images are deleted, this cannot be reversed.

After you select „All‟, You will be asked:”Delete All Files?”
Select „Yes‟ or‟ No‟ and push the OK/LED button to confirm your selection.

8) Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Delete Menu and return to
the Playback Menu screen.

9) Press the MENU button to exit the Playback Menu screen and return to the Playback
Mode.

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Protect Menu

Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any
deletion or alteration being made to the files.
The following are the Protect Menu options:

Lock One, Unlock One, Lock All, Unlock All

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Video Playback Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Protect Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Protect Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Video
Playback Menu.

6) Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Protect Menu and return
to the Playback Menu screen.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the Playback Menu screen and return to the Playback
Mode.

Note: Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when
viewing that image in the playback mode.
Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.
Remember that you cannot delete locked videos.

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Photo Capture Mode

The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video recorder.

To select the Photo Capture Mode, turn the Mode Dial to the Photo Capture Mode Icon:

Taking a Picture

1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you
would like to capture.

2) Click 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) Click the Photo Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.

4) The picture will automatically be saved to the camera‟s memory or SD memory card.

Taking a Self Portrait Picture

You can also capture your photos using the rotating flip LCD screen. Simply twist the LCD
backwards until it turns 180 to include yourself in a Self Portrait.

1) Before taking the photo, ensure that the Macro Switch on the side of the camera is
DOWN and in the ON position . The flower icon will appear on the LCD display.

2) When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply flip the LCD display
out and hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm‟s length (30~45cm).

3) Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen.

4) Look at the camera lens.

5) Click the Photo Shutter button to take the picture. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot!

Note: Self Portrait photos taken without Macro mode ON may not be properly
focused.

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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

Button

Function

UP

(on the control joystick)

Light Exposure +

DOWN
(on the control joystick)

Light Exposure -

OK/LED

(on the control joystick)

Turns the LED Flash On / Off

Other

Photo/Shutter Button

Captures the photo

MENU

Opens Menu Options for the Photo Capture Mode

Note: To navigate through the menus use the
UP/DOWN buttons on the control joystick.

W

Zooms Out

T

Zooms In

MODE Dial

Switches between Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture
Mode, Camera Settings Mode

Playback

Opens and Exits Playback Mode

DISP

Hides and Shows display icons

Hide/Show the LCD Icons

The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.

1) Press the DISP button to hide the display of the icons on the screen.

2) Press the DISP button again for the LCD screen to go blank thus helping to save battery
consumption.

3) Press the DISP button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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Night Vision: LED Flash and IR Light

Your digital video recorder includes the LED and Night Vision feature. These features increase
the lighting in dark situations.

LED Flash

1) Press the OK/LED button to activate the LED Flash Light on the front of the camera
below the lens.
When the LED light is on, an icon on the bottom right of the LCD screen appears.

2) Press the OK/LED button again to turn the LED off.

IR Light and IR Bracket (IR Holder)

1) Install the IR Light batteries:
Twist the cover to open and insert the batteries as shown above.
Twist the cover in the opposite direction to close the cover.

2) Place the IR Bracket on the lens.
Make sure the bottom rubber strap is holding the Bracket securely to the lens (as shown
above).

3) Place the IR Light onto the Bracket by gently pushing the IR Light into the top section of
the Bracket.
Make sure the side with the light is facing outwards.

4) To turn the IR Light on and off, push in the black button.

5) The IR button is located on the cover for the batteries.

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Photo Capture Mode Menus

To access the Menus for the Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU button while you are in
Photo Capture Mode.
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:

Resolution, Quality, White Balance, Exposure, Selftimer, Multi-Snapshots, AntiShake,
Date & Time Stamp, Scene, ISO, Sharpness

Resolution Menu

The Resolution Menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your digital
video recorder. Keep in mind that photos taken with a higher resolution will also take up more of
your camera‟s memory.
You can select different Photos resolutions:

3264x2448(8M) / 3648x2048(7M-HD) / 2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) / 1920x1080(2M-HD)
/ 640x480(VGA)

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Resolution Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Resolution Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Resolution Menu and
return to the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

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Quality Menu

The Quality Menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more
memory on your camera.
The following are the options for Quality Menu:

Super Fine (you can take fewer photos with this option, but the photos will be of better quality),
Fine, Normal

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Quality Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Quality Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Quality Menu and return
to the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

White Balance Menu

The White Balance feature allows your camera 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
camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
You can select from the following White Balance options:

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

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2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the White Balance Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the White Balance Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the White Balance Menu and
return to the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

Exposure Menu

The Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟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 camera.
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 camera.

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Exposure Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Exposure Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Exposure Menu and
return to the Still Record menu screen.

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6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

Self-Timer Menu

The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s Photo
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 Photo Shutter button on your
camera and position yourself in front of the camera as desired.
The options for Self-Timer include:

Off, 5 seconds, 10 seconds

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Self-Timer Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Self-Timer Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Self-Timer Menu and
return to the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

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Multi-Snapshot Menu

When enabled, the Multi-Snapshots feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row
with a single click of the shutter button.
This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or
other scenes with quick movements.

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Multi-Snapshots Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Multi-Snapshot Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Multi-Snapshot Menu and
return to the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

AntiShake Menu

The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the
camera while capturing the image.
Your AntiShake options include:
On, Off

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the AntiShake Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the AntiShake Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

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5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Anti-Shake Menu and
return to the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

Date & Time Stamp Menu

When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date
and time that the image was taken.
You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.

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

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Date & Time Stamp Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Date & Time Stamp Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Date & Time Stamp Menu
and return to the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the 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.
You can select from the different Scene Menu options:

Auto, Landscape, Portrait, Night Portrait, Beach, Sport, Dinner, Hi-Sensitivity

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Scene Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Scene Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Scene Menu and return to
the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

ISO Menu

The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the
surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera
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.
The ISO options include: ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the ISO Menu.

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3) Press the OK/LED button to select the ISO Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the ISO Menu and return to
the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

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.
The Sharpness options include:

Soft, Normal, and Sharp

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Capture Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Sharpness Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Sharpness Menu.

4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Still Record
Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Sharpness Menu and
return to the Still Record menu screen.

6) Press the MENU button to exit the Still Record Menu screen and return to the Photo
Capture mode.

Note: After saving your selection and exiting the Menu screen, the corresponding icon
will appear on the LCD screen.

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Photo Playback Mode

The Photo Playback Mode allows you to review and edit videos and photos that you‟ve already
taken with you camera.

1) To access the Photo Playback Mode, press the Playback button , above the Mode
Dial.

2) To exit Photo Playback Mode and return to your previous screen, press the Playback
button again.

3) Photos in Playback Mode appear with a „JPEG‟ Icon on the bottom left of the LCD
screen.

Viewing Photos on Your Digital Video Recorder

Once in Playback mode:

1) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to scroll through the images (both videos
and photos) on your camera‟s internal memory or SD memory card.

2) Each image is displayed on the LCD screen.

3) Photos are displayed with a red JPG icon on the bottom left.

Thumbnail View

Use the W/Zoom Out button to display the images on your digital video recorder in Thumbnail
View. The images (videos and photos) on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where
you can scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

1) Press the W/Zoom Out button.
All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.

2) Use the Up and Down on the control joystick to scroll and select the image you wish to
view.
Photos are shown with a „JPG‟ icon on the Thumbnail.

3) Press the OK/LED button to enlarge the image full size.

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Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

Button

Action

Up

(on the control joystick)

Selects the PREVIOUS image
In Thumbnail Display: Allows you to scroll through the
thumbnail images.

Down
(on the control joystick)

Selects the NEXT image
In Thumbnail Display: Allows you to scroll through the
thumbnail images.

OK/LED

(on the control joystick)

In Thumbnail Display: Selects Thumbnail to view full screen.

Other

MENU

Opens Menu Options for the Photo Playback Mode

Note: To navigate through the menus use the UP/DOWN
buttons on the control joystick.

W

Opens Thumbnail Display

T

During Video Playback: Increases the Volume

MODE Dial

Switches between Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode,
Camera Settings Mode

Playback

Opens and Exits Playback Mode

Photo Playback Mode Menus

To access the Photo Playback Mode Menus, press the MENU button while in the Photo
Playback Mode.
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode:

Delete, Protect Rotate, PictBridge

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Delete Menu

While in the playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu.

1) View the image you would like to delete.

2) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Playback Menus.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Delete Menu.

4) Press the OK/LED button to select the Delete Menu.

5) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

6) To Delete the current photo select “One” and press the OK/LED button.

You will be asked:”Delete This File?”
Select „Yes‟ or‟ No‟ and push the OK/LED button to confirm your selection.

7) To Delete all images select „All‟. All images on your SD Memory Card (including photos
and videos) will be deleted. Remember that locked images will not be deleted. Also
remember that once images are deleted, this cannot be reversed.

After you select „All‟, You will be asked:”Delete All Files?”
Select „Yes‟ or‟ No‟ and push the OK/LED button to confirm your selection.

8) Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Delete Menu and return to
the Playback Menu screen.

9) Press the MENU button to exit the Playback Menu screen and return to the Playback
Mode.

Protect Menu

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

deletion or alteration being made to the files.
The following are the Protect Menu options:

Lock One, Unlock One, Lock All, Unlock All

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Playback Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Protect Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Protect Menu.

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4) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

5) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Photo
Playback Menu.

6) Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Protect Menu and return
to the Playback Menu screen.

7) Press the MENU button to exit the Playback Menu screen and return to the Playback
Mode.

Note: Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when
viewing that image in the playback mode.
Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol.
Remember that you cannot delete locked videos.

Rotate Menu

Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera.
You can rotate your photos: 90, 180, or 270 degrees.

1) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Playback Menus.

2) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Rotate Menu.

3) Press the OK/LED button to select the Rotate Menu.

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

5) Press the OK/LED button to select the desired option.

6) Select „Save‟ and push the OK/LED button to save the rotated photo and exit to the
Playback Mode.

7) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode.

8) Alternatively, if you wish not to save the image with the selected rotation, select „Exit‟ or
press the MENU button to exit the Rotate Menu and return to the Playback Menu screen.

9) Press the MENU button to exit the Playback Menu screen and return to the Playback
Mode.

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PictBridge Menu

You can use the PictBridge Menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a
Pictbridge compatible printer.

1) Select a photo you would like to print.

2) Press the MENU button to enter the Photo Playback Menus.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the PictBridge Menu.

4) Press the OK/LED button to select the PictBridge Menu.

5) Press the OK/LED button to select the PictBridge option.
If you are not connected to a printer the following message will appear on the LCD
“Waiting for printer”.

6) Connect your camcorder to a compatible printer with the provided USB cable to allow for
direct printing.

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

8) Press the MENU button if you do not wish to print now – and to return to the Photo
Playback Mode.

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Setup Mode

The Setup mode allows you to change your general camera settings.
To select Setup Mode, turn the Mode Dial to the „SET‟ icon.

The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Setup Mode:

Buzzer, Power Frequency, Auto Power Off, Date & Time, Language, TV Out, Format,
Default Set

Buzzer Menu

When you press any button, a beep or buzzer sound is emitted.
The default setting is on. You can choose to set the buzzer:
On or Off.

1) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Buzzer Menu.

2) Press the OK/LED button to select the Buzzer Menu.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

4) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Setup Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Buzzer Menu and return
to the Setup menu screen.

Power Frequency Menu

The options in the Power Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in
fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not
match your country‟s electric current, you may see waves on the images taken by your camera.

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

1) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Power Frequency Menu.

2) Press the OK/LED button to select the Power Frequency Menu.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

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4) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Setup Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Power Frequency Menu
and return to the Setup menu screen.

Auto Power Off Menu

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

designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off.
When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely
and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.
You can select from the following options as to when the camera will turn off automatically after
not being in use:

60 seconds, 120 seconds or Off (which will keep the camera on and not turn off automatically)

1) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Auto Power Off Menu.

2) Press the OK/LED button to select the Auto Power Off Menu.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

4) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Setup Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Auto Power Off Menu and
return to the Setup menu screen.

Date & Time Menu

The Date & Time Menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. The date and
time will appear on the LCD screen as well as in the metadata of the images.

1) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Date & Time Menu.

2) Press the OK/LED button to select the Date & Time Menu.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to scroll through the specific options for
each selection.

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4) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your information and move to the next part of
the Date & Time.

5) To return to the Setup Menu, press the OK/LED button until you go through each of the
date and time options or press the MENU button.

Language Menu

You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the
Language Menu.

1) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Language Menu.

2) Press the OK/LED button to select the Language Menu.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

4) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Setup Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the Language Menu and
return to the Setup menu screen.

TV Out Menu

TV Out menu allows you to select the desired television system according to your region.
You can select between NTSC and PAL.
The image of the picture you wish to capture on the LCD can also be displayed on your TV
screen. Use the TV cable provided. Plug one end into the TV and the other into the TV slot
found next to the USB slot on your camera.

1) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the TV Out Menu.

2) Press the OK/LED button to select the TV Out Menu.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

4) Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Setup Menu.
Alternatively, select „Exit‟ or press the MENU button to exit the TV Out Menu and return
to the Setup menu screen.

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Format Menu

You can use the Format Menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s

memory card.

Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content
on your camera‟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 camera‟s Playback mode.

1) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Format Menu.

2) Press the OK/LED button to select the Format Menu.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to scroll through the specific options for
each selection.

4) To save the selected option:
Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Setup Menu.
Remember: If you select and confirm „Yes‟, formatting the memory card will immediately

and permanently delete all of the content on your camera‟s memory card. This action

cannot be reversed.

5) To continue without changing or saving the option:
Select „Exit‟ and press the OK/LED button or press the MENU button to return to the
Setup Menu.

Default Set Menu

Use this menu to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings.

1) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to highlight the Default Set Menu.

2) Press the OK/LED button to select the Default Set Menu.

3) Press the Up or Down on the control joystick to select your desired option.

4) To save the selected option:
Press the OK/LED button to confirm, save your choice and exit back to the Setup Menu.

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5) To continue without changing or saving the option:
Select „Exit‟ and press the OK/LED button or press the MENU button to return to the
Setup Menu.

Connecting the Digital Video Recorder to a TV

The digital video recorder has a AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s
LCD screen. On plugging the TV-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the LCD
screen will turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and
videos. The images will appear on the TV instead of on the LCD screen.
Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the camera is now not portable.

1) Connect the digital video recorder to a TV via the TV-out cable (supplied).

2) Turn on the TV and the digital video recorder, 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 OK/LED
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.
On Macintosh: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the
window does not appear, click the CD icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar
Experience Image Manager.

3) 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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4) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your

language and click “Next” to open the next window.

5) Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window.

6) Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application.

7) Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer.

8) 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.

9) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to

where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.

10) Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer.

11) On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.

Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

12) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete.

Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.

13) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the

Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.

Connecting the Digital Video Recorder 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 Camera to Your Computer

Note: 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 Images 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

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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.

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

page.

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Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using 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.

Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using
Macintosh)

1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your
computer.

2) MSDC appear on the LCD.

3) The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop.

4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the
media files.

5) Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose
Copy from the Finder‟s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit
menu.

6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the
Movies folder.

7) Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files
on their way to your computer.

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Digital Video Recorder Maintenance

The digital video recorder is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid
damaging it.
Do not expose your digital video recorder to heat sources.
Do not use you digital video recorder in wet or moist conditions.

Sakar Warranty Card

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)

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MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:

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

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

[e-mail] 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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