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    615HD Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 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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    ...49 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 50 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer 51 Get started!...52 Transferring Media from My Camera to My Computer Manually 52 Camera Maintenance ...54 Limited Two Year Warranty Card 55 Technical Support...56 Troubleshooting...57 1
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    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 video camera. Note: Your camera requires an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included and
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    Button 6. SET/OK Button 7. Up / Previous Image / Scene Selection Button 8. Down / Next Image / Delete Button 9. LCD Flip Screen 10. Digital Lens 11. Battery Compartment 12. SD Memory Card Slot 13. USB Connector 14. USB Lever 15. AV Out Port 16. Wrist Strap Connector 17. Speaker 18. Microphone 19
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    inside the battery compartment. Alkaline batteries recommended. Turning On the Camera SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for normal use. For best video performance of your HD device, it is strongly recommended to use a high speed SD Memory card of Class 4 or Class 6 . Using the Camera 4
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    properly into your digital camera, according to SD Card Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (SD card not included.) To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD card slot). Push the SD card
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    , the camera will be set 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 date, press the SET button to confirm the selection. Your digital video camera is now ready to use. 6
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    desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A blinking record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The video will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card. To access the various menus for the
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    Product type Digital Video Resolution Digital Photo Resolution Image Sensor LCD Display External Memory Zoom Digital Video Camera 1280*720 / 640*480 pixels (30fps) / 320*240 pixels(30fps) 5M (2592×1944), 3M (2048×1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1.3M (1280x1024), VGA (640x480) CMOS Sensor 1.8 Inch TFT SD card
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    WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, 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
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    sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included) Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information. Powering the Digital Video Camera ON Press and hold down the Power
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    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 LCD display When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on
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    the resolution setting the more recording time is available. However, videos recorded at lower resolution are of less quality than videos recorded at the higher resolution. Remember, the amount of time that you can capture videos also depends on the size of the SD memory card inserted as well as the
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    - Opens the Scene menu Right Zooms In Down Delete - Allows you to delete the last video captured Other Shutter SET/OK MODE (M) Starts and stops the video recording  Opens the Menu options for Video Capture Mode  Saves your selected menu option Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the settings that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 14
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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. take up more of your camera‟s memory. Videos captured in VGA are of a better quality than QVGA videos and therefore take up more memory. 1. Press the SET button to
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    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 mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the
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    MODE (M) 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. White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring
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    MODE (M) 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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    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. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your
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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. Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired
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    the MODE (M) 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. To Set the Date and Time: 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for
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    (M) 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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    your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Format Memory Menu You can use the Format Memory 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
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    Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital video camera‟s settings set to the Factory Default Settings.  To exit the
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    will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Camera 1. Select your Video:  Once in Playback mode, press UP or DOWN direction buttons to scroll through the images on your digital video camera‟s memory card until you find the
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    Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Left Up Action  Opens Thumbnail view (when not playing a selected video).  Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view.  Displays
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    .  To exit the menu without deleting the image, select „No‟ and press the SET button. 5. To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All" and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm:  To delete all unlocked
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    and select the Protect/Lock menu. 4. To lock/unlock the selected image (video or photo), select "Lock" / "Unlock" and press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. To lock/unlock all the images (videos and photos), select "Lock All" / "Unlock All" and press the SET button
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    digital video camera. 2. Press the Mode (M) button once to select and enter the Photo Capture mode. 3. The camera icon will appear on the top left corner of the LCD. 4. The amount of photos that can be captured with the available memory and save your photo to the memory card. 8. You can also capture
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    Photo Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. use the Left, Up, Right, and Down direction control buttons.  Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Playback Mode  Exits the menu screen 30
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    Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 31
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    Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
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    mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for 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
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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. Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused
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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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    MODE (M) 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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    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. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your
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    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. Language Menu You can select your camera‟s system language setting by selecting the desired
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    Remember 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. To Set
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    the MODE (M) 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. Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to
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    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. Format Memory Menu You can use the Format Memory menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s memory card. 41
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    the memory card.  Select "No" to exit without formatting.  Select "Yes" and press the SET button to begin the format. The memory card will will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital video camera‟s settings set to the Factory Default Settings.  To exit the
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    will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera 1. Select your Photo:  Once in Playback mode, press LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your digital video camera‟s memory card until you find the
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    Photo Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. use the Left, Up, Right, and Down direction control buttons.  Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Playback Mode.  Exits the menu screen. 44
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    .  To exit the menu without deleting the image, select „No‟ and press the SET button. 5. To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All" and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm:  To delete all unlocked
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    button to save or press the MODE (M) button to cancel. 9. If you selected to save, the cropped picture is saved as a new picture to your memory card. 46
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    and select the Protect/Lock menu. 4. To lock/unlock the selected image (video or photo), select "Lock" / "Unlock" and press the SET button to select are not locked do not display the lock symbol. Remember: Protected/Locked videos cannot be deleted. Slide Show Menu The Slide Show menu allows you
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    Connect the yellow jack into the TV - Video port. Connect the white jack into the Video or Photo capture mode, you can preview the subjects you want to 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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    open. 2. On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. 4. If you do not have to the internet and then click the "Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager" button to begin the installation.
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    while the application is being installed on your computer. 9. Please review the license terms. On PC and Macintosh: Click the "I Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer. Connecting the Camera to the Computer 1. Make sure the SD Memory Card
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    Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the disk) after the import. 8. Click the "Get Media" button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer. 9. A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left
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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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    . Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Apple iPad Manually Apple iPad Camera Connection: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital
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    2. Using an iPad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's SD card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card. NOTE: iPad SD Card Reader not included. This may be purchased separately. After you make the connection,
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    Card Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. During the period, Vivitar with relevant instructions, neglect, DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED STEP problem. c) When possible, a sample evidencing the
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    the U.S.) Vivitar Attn: Technical Support 195 Carter Drive Edison NJ 08817 (in the U.K.) Sakar UK 2D Siskin Parkway East CV3 4PE, UK When service is website www.vivitar.com. Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software
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    Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos and selected the "Get Images" button. I get 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.
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615HD Digital Video Camera
User Manual
© 2009-2011 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.