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    DVR 560 Digital Video Recorder 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 43 Get started!...44 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 44 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 45 Camera Maintenance ...45 Sakar Warranty Card...46 Technical Support...47 Troubleshooting
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    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
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    Parts of the Camera 1. Power 2. Photo/Video Shutter 3. T / Zoom In 4. W / Zoom Out 5. MODE 6. SET 7. Left / Scene 8. Up / Exposure / Slide Show 9. Right / Delete 10. Down / ViviLink 11. LCD Screen 12. Lens 13. Battery
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    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert 4 x AAA batteries. Turning On the Camera Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB) before use. Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 4
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    Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your digital video recorder (inserted until a click sound is heard). Note: After the digital video recorder is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD . These settings can be adjusted at any time manually using the menus in the camera. 5
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    with your camera. The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying software application. 1. First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. 2. Highlight the
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    the camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON. To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A red record indicator will appear on the
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    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format (5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2M) 1600 x 1200 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) JPEG/AVI
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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:  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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    Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start. Powering the camera OFF While the camera is 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
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    default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button. When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the
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    at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress. 5. To stop the video record, press the Shutter button again. 6. The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD card. Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as
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    button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen. 2. Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera
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    An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you 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
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    An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved 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
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    the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. Remember that this setting will be saved 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
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    8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved 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
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    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 camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off. When the digital video recorder
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    that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Format Memory
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    to scroll and select the Firmware menu. 3. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 4. To RESET the digital video recorder‟s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press the SET button to select „Default Setting‟.  If you would like to proceed with the reset
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    twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Digital Video Recorder 1. Select your Video:  Once in Playback mode, press LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through
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    view. 3. Press the SET or Shutter 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 Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Left Up Right
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    may vary. ViviLink Menu The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press
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    saved on your SD Memory card, select „Delete All Images‟ and press the SET button.  If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to confirm. All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank „No Files Exist‟ screen will
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    If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select „Cancel' and press the SET button for 3 seconds. Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking a Picture 1. While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the
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    Hide/Show the LCD Icons The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. 1. Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen. 2. Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen. Photo Capture Mode Menus The following
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    An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you 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
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    mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Self-Timer Menu The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time
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    mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9. Remember that this setting will be saved 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
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    the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. Remember that this setting will be saved 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
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    8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9. Remember that this setting will be saved 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
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    the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera‟s Silent mode to disable
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    MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. Remember that this setting will be saved 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
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    buttons to scroll and select the Firmware menu. 3. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 4. To RESET the digital video recorder‟s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press the SET button to select „Default Setting‟. 34
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    MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Digital Video Recorder 1. Select your Photo:  Once in Playback mode, press LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll
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    to display the images on your camera in Thumbnail View. The images (videos and photos) on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 enlarge the image full size. Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
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    may vary. ViviLink Menu The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press
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    Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or "locked" to prevent deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. 6. To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card, select „Delete All Images‟ and press the SET
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    the MODE button to exit the „No Files Exist‟ screen and return to Video Capture mode. Remember: All your images will be deleted except images that are then select delete.  If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select „Cancel' and press the SET button. All images will remain
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    the LCD screen turns blank. Use the digital video recorder as you would to capture and playback photos and videos. The images will appear on the TV record on the TV screen and view the recording on the TV. 7. When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the stored photos and videos
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    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. 41
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    Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer. 9. Please review the license terms. On PC and Macintosh: Click the "I accept the 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
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    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
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    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
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    to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder. 7. Do not disconnect the cable during any files on their way to your computer. Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with
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    include: 1. Copy of original bill of sale 2. A detailed written description of the problem. 3. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime) MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Sakar US Sakar International Attention: Service Department 195 Carter Drive Edison, NJ 08817 Sakar UK/Europe Sakar Australia
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    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 [email protected] and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions. For phone support sample photos and then try downloading them again. With test photos
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DVR 560
Digital Video Recorder
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.