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    620HD DVR 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 54 Get started!...55 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 56 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 56 Camera Maintenance ...57 Sakar Warranty Card...58 Technical Support...59 Troubleshooting
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    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 1. Digital Video Camera 2. AV Cable 3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
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    In 4. SD Memory Card Slot 5. MODE Button 6. Left/Self-Timer 7. Power Button 8. USB Connector 9. MENU Button 10. Delete Button 11. Right/LED Light 12. Shutter/OK Button 13. Down/Zoom Out/Thumbnail Vies 14. Battery Compartment 15. USB Lever 16. Wrist Strap Connector 17. LED Light 18. Digital Lens 19
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    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Turning On the Camera Using the Camera 4
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    been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 2 x AA (1.5v) power 2) 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
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    Setting the Camera Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the Shutter/OK button to confirm the selection. Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to
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    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 Video Capture mode, press the MENU button while in the Video Capture mode. Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to capture pictures
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    Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom HD) 1280x720, (VGA) 640X480pixels (30fps), (QVGA) 320X240pixels (30 fps) JPEG/AVI SD Card (up to 16GB) - SD Card not included 1.8 Inch TFT ; the LCD screen opens up 180 degree f=7.5mm F3.0 4X Digital
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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
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    been inserted properly into your digital video camera. If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted properly into your camera. (SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camera
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    this mode to capture photos with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - 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 are the
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    option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a later time. 6) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do not display this icon when selected. 7) At any time you can press the MODE button
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    the LEFT direction control button. 6) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again. 7) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD card. Taking a Video using the 180 Swivel Flip Screen You can also capture your videos using the Flip Screen. The swivel LCD screen opens
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    Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button LEFT UP RIGHT DOWN Function Pauses and continues the Video Record Zooms In Turns LED Light Off/On Zooms Out Other Shutter/OK
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 15
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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. Resolution that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. 1) Press the MENU 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 MENU button to open the menus for the 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-
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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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    that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Exposure 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
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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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    but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi - Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the 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
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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. Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include
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    through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. 6) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time. 7) When you have finished setting by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 23
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    will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 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
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    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. Format SD Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera
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    until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. Note: After RESETTING
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    camera‟s memory card until you find the video you would like to view.  Each captured image (video and photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.  Videos appear with to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons
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    2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. 3) Press the Shutter/OK 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
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    UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 5) To delete this one video, select "Delete Video". 6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All". 7) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the
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    you to capture pictures with your digital video camera. Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card. Taking a Self Portrait Picture You can also capture your photos using the flip screen which opens to 180
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    Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as option  Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT directions control buttons.  Allows you to delete last image taken 
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    Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 32
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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. Resolution that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. 1) Press the MENU 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 MENU button to open the menus for 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
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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. White Level Menu The White Level feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring
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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. 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. Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your
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    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 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
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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. Metering but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi - Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image
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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. Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include
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    setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. 6) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time. 7) When you have finished
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    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 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
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    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. Format SD Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera
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    video standard used in America, Canada PAL - television and video standard used manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default
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    review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video ‟s memory card until you find the image you would like to view.  Each captured image (video and Zoom Out of the selected photo. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT
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    image full size. Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT directions control buttons.  Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback
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    While in the Playback Mode, you can delete captured pictures from your camera using the Delete menu. 1) View the photo you would like to delete. 2) the Playback mode. 6) To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card: Select „Delete All‟ and press the Shutter/OK
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    you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select „No‟ and press the Shutter/OK button. All images will remain on your SD card and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken
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    memory card. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or "locked Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked. Print Photo Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge
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    the printer. 8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 9) Select the "Cancel" option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode. Slide Show
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    When the digital video camera is set to record, capture or playback mode, you can preview the images you want to record on the TV screen. 5) When the digital video camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the pictures and videos stored on the SD card inserted in the video camcorder on the
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    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
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    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. 5) If you have internet access, the "Choose your language" window opens, choose your language and click "Next"
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    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
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    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. Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage
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    and the videos into the Videos/My Videos folder. 9) 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) Push the USB lever on the side of the camcorder to
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    you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder. 9) 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
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    Warranty Card This use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident. What To Do When Service Is the problem. 3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime) MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Sakar US Sakar International Attention: Service Department
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    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
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