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DVR510N Digital Camcorder Owner's Manual © 2009 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 2
Videos to your PC using the software 25 Everything you need to get the most of your media and MORE 32 Video Express application ...35 Auto Detect feature ...41 Maintenance of Your Digital Camcorder 42 Technical Support...42 Sakar Warranty Card...42 Technical Specifications ...44 Troubleshooting - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 3
manual carefully before using. Key Features ¾ Digital Video resolution- 640x480pixels (VGA), 320x240pixels (QVGA). ¾ 1.8'' LCD screen ¾ 8X Digital Zoom ¾ Infrared Night Vision function ¾ Internal Nand Flash 2GB ¾ TV out function ¾ Supports external SD memory card up to 8GB ¾ Video Express software - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 4
What your camcorder includes ¾ Digital Camcorder ¾ Owner Manual ¾ TV cable ¾ Strap ¾ Built-in USB ¾ Quickflix Companion software CD Computer System Requirement 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 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 5
or higher-resolution monitor displaying millions of colors Note: The Quickflix Companion 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 4 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 6
Icons on your LCD screen 5 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 7
Battery power level Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Modes Playback Video Digital Zoom Infrared Night Vision (3 LED on) Infrared Night Vision (6 LED on) 6 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 8
memory won't be lost if your player is powered off or when the batteries need to be replaced. Insert the batteries into your Digital Video Camcorder as directed below: 1. Slide the battery cover down then lift to open the cover. 2. Insert the batteries with the correct polarity (positive pole - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 9
any SD compatible memory card up to 8GB. Adding a memory card will allow you to increase the capacity of your Digital Video Camcorder. After you insert an SD memory card, all the videos you shoot will automatically be stored to the SD memory card. Please follow these steps: 1. Locate the memory card - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 10
: Quickflix Companion and Video Express Software Installation There are 2 ways for you to install the software on your computer. 1. From the CD-ROM provided in the packaging 2. From the CDImage found on the third drive on the in-built memory of the camcorder. Software installation from the CD - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 11
2. Click the "Install Quickflix Companion" button to continue. 3. The Welcome to the Quickflix Companion Installation Wizard Setup screen will appear. Click the "Begin" button to begin the software setup and installation process. 10 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 12
4. The Setup wizard will start to install the Quickflix Companion application on your computer. Click "Next" to continue. 11 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 13
5. Please review the license terms and click the "I Agree" button to continue. 6. In the Installation options you can choose where to install this to let the Quickflix Companion installer create the folder to where the program will be installed. Click "Install" and follow the instructions. 12 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 14
6. Click "Finish" to let the Quickflix Companion installer finish the installation program. 7. The Setup will now begin to silently install the Video Express software. This might take a few second to install depending on the operating system you are running. 13 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 15
Congratulations!! You have successfully installed the Quickflix Companion and Video Express software on your PC. Click the "Finish" button to open the Quickflix Companion application. Software installation from the CD Image found in the camcorder's built-in memory 1. Push out the built-in USB - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 16
no need to restart your computer. You may begin to use your camcorder and thereafter download the images Starting Your Digital Camcorder Power on Press and hold the Power button on the side of the camcorder for about 1 second. Your Digital Camcorder will sound a beep to indicate that it has power on - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 17
button to select "PAL" or "NTSC" 4. Press the OK button to confirm. 5. Press the Down button to select "confirm" and enter DV/DSC/Playback mode. Video Mode 16 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 18
you start the recording. 6. An icon or will appear on the LCD (depends on the light conditions) to indicate that the LEDs that surrounded the lens of the camcorder is activated (Infrared Night Vision function is on). 7. Press the OK/Shutter button again to stop shooting and save your video as an AVI - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 19
Your Digital Video Camcorder has 8x digital zoom function, which enables you to zoom in and enlarge your object up to 8 times. • Press the Zoom-in right button to zoom in to your object • Press the Zoom-out left button to zoom back out. Camera Mode Resolution settings Your Digital Camcorder supports - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 20
's memory. Taking Photos: 1. Turn on your digital camcorder. 2. Press MODE button to enter DSC mode. 3. The amount of recording time available for the resolution selected will appear on the top right corner of the LCD screen. 4. Press the OK/Shutter button to start taking - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 21
or on the external SD Card) appears on the LCD screen. 3. Press the MODE button switch taking photo mode. Playback AVI files Power on your camcorder and press the Mode button to enter the Playback mode. The following icon will appear on the LCD. 20 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 22
saved to memory (either internal or on the external SD Card) appears on the LCD screen. 3. The length of each video file appears on the top right corner of the screen. 4. Press the OK/Shutter button to play the selected AVI video file. 5. Press the OK/Shutter button again to stop the - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 23
8. Press the OK/Shutter button to execute the command. 9. Press the Video button to exit this mode and revert back to the Video (STBY) mode. Note: 1. The Format option will delete all data on your camcorder or your SD card. Videos that you have not downloaded to your computer will be erased forever - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 24
CD. TV out function Your Digital Camcorder supports a TV out function. You can use any TV screen instead of your Digital Video LCD Screen to view your videos. Please follow the below steps: 1. Power on your Digital Camcorder. 2. Turn on your TV. 3. Connect your Digital Camcorder to the TV with the - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 25
described in the Shooting Videos section above. 7. The image being recorded appears on your TV screen (instead of the camcorder's LCD) 8. You can also use the TV screen instead of your camcorder screen to playback and view your videos. Note: Ensure your Digital Camcorder has sufficient battery power - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 26
drive as this will corrupt the software image and render it unusable) To manually add media to your camcorder, connect your camcorder with the built-in USB to your computer. 1. Open the rubber USB cover. 2. Press and slide the USB out. 3. Connect your digital camcorder to PC. 4. Double click the 'My - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 27
videos from your camcorder. 1. Open the rubber USB cover. 2. Press and slide the USB out. 3. Connect your digital camcorder to PC. 4. Your camcorder will automatically power on. 5. Be sure to wait until the camcorder is recognized by your computer. Important: We recommend not opening the software - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 28
complete the installation process you are required to register. Registering your product entitles you to discounts on upgrades as well as Free Customer Support. 2. You will not be requested to enter information other than you name, email and address. Once you have registered successfully you will be - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 29
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4. Click on the "Get Media" button to open the Get Media Wizard to begin transferring the videos captured with your camcorder to the computer. 5. Step 1 - Select the device (drive) where media is stored from the Active Devices window. • The first removable drive for this device is - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 31
Note: Selecting the "Express" copy option will automatically download all media from the selected device drive to the computer without the option of selecting the media items. 7. Step 2 - Select the media items you wish to download and click the "Next" button. 30 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 32
have photos on that drive that you transferred to your device manually, you can choose to batch these photos once they download. from the camcorder after the files have been transferred". This will automatically delete the images on your camcorder and free up memory to continue capturing videos. • - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 33
please refer to the Quick Start Help Guide or Show Me How Tour tutorial from camcorder. Note: In order to play the videos, Window Media Player needs to be the default player on your computer. Click the "Quickflix Companion" icon that appears on your desktop to open the "Quickflix Companion" Software - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 34
add them to the collection window at the bottom of the screen. Click the 'Add' button or drag the photo into the window. • Play your videos - double click on the video that appears in the thumbnail screen in the Select Photos mode, or right click on the - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 35
your photos - Auto Enhance, Crop, Correct Red Eye, Manually Adjust and add Special Effects. • Add Active Captions - videos to your account profile in myspace, flickr, facebook or You Tube. For more detailed information of how to use all these features please refer to the Quick Start Help Guide - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 36
application The Quickflix Companion software installs a custom built Video Express application. This application is a convenient Using all the media that you have on your computer as well as the videos that you capture with your camcorder you can edit, save, upload and burn your movies to CD or DVD - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 37
• A movie project is a movie that is still open for editing and revising. • All of the source files and elements that make up your movie (videos, pictures, audio files) are arranged in a desired sequence with effects and transitions to create your very own movie. • It is possible to create several - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 38
creating a movie is finding the media files on your PC that you would like to use in your movie project. • A movie is made up of video and photo files that are places sequentially with accompanying audio and special effects. • Media on your PC can either be inserted directly from the " Folder - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 39
and begin shaping your movie. • Click the " Open Media" button to import media from your Computer to the Video Express • Click on the " Get Media" button to download videos from the camcorder inserted. • Any file that you want to include in your movie is dragged or added to the 'Timeline/Storyboard - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 40
Add Effects Add Text 39 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 41
can be shared via email, uploaded to the web, copied to a CD or burn to a DVD. Congratulations!! You have created you very own movie using Video Express. 40 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 42
please refer to the Quick Start Help Guide and/or the Show Me How Tour tutorial from within the "Video Express" application. Auto Detect feature application automatically when you plug-in your DVR510N Digital Camcorder. • If you have media on both the camcorder drives (SD Card and internal memory) - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 43
to the Help Guide by right clicking on the Auto Detect icon on your Windows system tray. Maintenance of Your Digital Camcorder Your digital camcorder is a delicate instrument- please handle it with care. Technical Support For all installation and software related technical support you can email - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 44
of the problem. 3. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime) MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Sakar International Attention: Service Department 195 Carter Drive Edison, NJ 08817 For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software, drivers, and FAQ - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 45
Digital Zoom File Format Infrared Night Vision TV out Power saving Battery Transmission interface 0D~ig4i0ta℃l Camcorder 640*480 pixels ( 30fps) / 320*240 pixels( 30fps ) CMOS Sensor 1.8" TFT 8MB SDRAM,2G Nand flash SD card (up to 8GB) Internal memory (2GB): about 59 minutes recording AVI video - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 46
Computer system Window XP/Vista (Mac OS X (10.2.6 or higher) will recognize the camcorder as a removable disc) Troubleshooting Q: I have taken videos but my computer does not recognize my camcorder. What do I do? 45 - Vivitar DVR 510 | DVR510N User Manual - Page 47
see the System Requirements section of this manual. If your computer does not match these requirements then it is possible that you will not be able to transfer the photos and videos from your camcorder. Q: I have downloaded the videos from the camcorder using the application and they appear in
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DVR510N Digital Camcorder
Owner’s Manual
© 2009 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.