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    DVR 528 Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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    Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer 60 Get started! ...61 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 62 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 63 Camera Maintenance ...63 Sakar Warranty Card...64 Technical Support...65 Troubleshooting
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    for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. What Your Camera Includes  Digital Video Camera  Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD  USB cable
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    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory LCD Display Lens (VGA) 640x480 pixels 1280X720 (HD), 640X480(VGA), 320X240(QVGA) JPEG/AVI SD Card (up to 8GB) 1.5 Inch TFT F3.0 Fixed Focus 150cm ~ infinity 4X Digital Zoom -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
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    Computer System Requirements - Windows To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7  512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space  1024 x 768
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    Camera 1. Display Button 2. LED On/Off 3. DV/DSC Button 4. Shutter Button 5. Up / Zoom In Button 6. OK Button 7. USB / AV Slot 8. Right / Self-Timer Button Slideshow Button 9. MENU Button 10. Down / Zoom Out Button 11. Power Button 12. Left Button 13. LCD Screen 14. Tripod Socket 15. SD Memory Card
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    the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON 1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. 2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. 3) Press the POWER button to turn on
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    to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera. Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera. Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the OK button
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    OFF. You will see a "Goodbye" splash screen and then the camera will power off completely. Note: your digital camera 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
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    . 2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 3) Playback Mode - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen
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    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU button the previous screen. Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode by
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    the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress. 6) To stop the video record, press the Shutter button again. 7) The video will automatically be saved to the SD card memory card. Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as
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    manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera's memory
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    you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Image Quality Menu The Image 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
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    that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the UP or
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    icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your
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    icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your
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    reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that
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    5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your
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    camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the
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    on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your camera's language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press
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    to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. To Set the Date and Time: 1) Highlight the "Date Setup" menu option. 2) Press the OK button
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    The Audio menu allows you to control the camera's ability to record audio in the video clips recorded with your camera in addition to the video record. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the
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    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 your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's
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    to your previous mode. 5) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your
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    be completely formatted 7) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean. TV Out Menu The TV Out menus allows you to view your camera's display on a TV or monitor when the camera is connected to it. Your camera's display will be disabled while the TV Out feature is
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    camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Factory Settings Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera . Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture
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    buttons to scroll through the images on your camera's memory card. Each image will display on the LCD screen. When you find a video that you would like to play, press the OK button to start playing the video. Press the OK button again to pause the video and continue playing and pausing as needed
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    Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera's Video Capture Mode: Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or "locked" to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons
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    direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 5) To delete this one video, select "Delete This Video". 6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera's memory card, select "Delete All Images". 7) Press the OK button to select the desired option
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    /out if desired. 3) Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture. 4) The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card. Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Left Up
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    the screen. LED Flash Light To add more light in a dark situation the camera has a LED flash light. 1) Press the LED ON/OFF button once to turn the LED On. 2) Press the LED ON/OFF button again to turn the LED Off Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear
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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. 34
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    manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera's memory
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    you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Image Quality Menu The Image 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
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    Just set the desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button on your camera and position yourself in front of the camera as desired. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the
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    the LCD screen. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type
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    icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your
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    to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Multi-Snapshots Menu When enabled, the Multi-Snapshots feature allows you to take five rapid
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    reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that
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    . 6) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your
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    on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the
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    display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your camera's language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 44
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    to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that
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    to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. To Set the Date and Time: 1) Highlight the "Date Setup" menu option. 2) Press the OK button
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    MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you
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    exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current
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    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
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    Setting" is selected. 2) Press the OK button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. 3) You will be asked to confirm have been reset successfully. Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the DV/DSC button twice
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    RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera's memory card. Photos appear with a JPG icon on the top left of the LCD screen . Zooming In/Out on a Photo Press the Up / Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera. Use the direction buttons to navigate around the photo
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    select the next menu item. 5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or "locked" to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control
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    menu options. 5) To delete this one photo, select "Delete This Photo" 6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera's memory card, select "Delete All Images". 7) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 8) You will be asked to confirm your selection
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    to the Pictbridge printer. 6) Connect the USB cable provided in the package form the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. 7) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 8) Select the "Cancel" option to exit the menu and return to the previous
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    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
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    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. Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1) Insert the
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    If the window does not appear, open the application's CD/DVD drive and click on "Setup.exe" to launch the installer. 3) On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. 4) If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM
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    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. 5) If you your camera model from the list and click "Next" to open the next window. 7) Click "Next" to confirm your camera model selection and to install
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    9) Please review the license terms. On PC and Macintosh: Click the "I accept the terms of this license agreement" and then click "Next" to continue. 10) On PC only: Let the "Vivitar Experience Image Manager" installer create the folder to where the program will be installed, and then click "Install
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    the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their
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    download photos, videos or both. 4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera 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. Get started! Using the Vivitar
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    Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the Help file or click the "Take the Tour" button on the application`s Home page. Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the videos into the Videos/My Videos folder. 7) Do not disconnect the cable during
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    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. Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging
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    Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is When Service Is Required: When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include: 11) Copy of original bill of sale 12) A detailed written description of the problem.
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    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
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    Troubleshooting Q: I have taken 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
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DVR 528 Digital Video Camera
User Manual
© 2010 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.