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    DVR 910HD 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 67 Get started! ...68 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 69 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 70 Camera Maintenance ...70 Sakar Warranty Card...71 Technical Support...72 Troubleshooting
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    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 Camera  Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD  USB cable  Easy Guide
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    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory / 640x480(VGA) 1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240 JPEG/AVI SD Card (up to 32GB) 2.7 Inch TFT f=7.45 4X Digital Zoom -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent Auto
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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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    A Quick Look at your Digital Camera 1. Power button 2. ViviLink button 3. Photo Shutter Button 4. Video Shutter Button 5. LCD Screen 6. LED 7. W / Zoom Out / Vol 8. T / Zoom 19. TV- Out Slot 20. Tripod Socket 21. Digital Lens 22. Battery Compartment 23. SD Memory Card slot 24. Speaker 25. Strap 5
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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 SET button
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    After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use. Using Your Digital Camera Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture mode to
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    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 from the Auto Power Off settings menu. Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Video
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    When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the
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    menus and return to 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. Taking a Video 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the
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    top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress. 5) To stop the video record, press the shutter button again. 6) The picture will automatically be saved to the camera‟s memory or SD card. Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional joystick that
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 13
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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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    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 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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    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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    increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera . 1) Press the UP 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
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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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    giving greater weight to the subjectin the center Multi - Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your 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. 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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    the menu, use the up and down navigation buttons to set the time and date. 5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen Audio Menu 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
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    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 camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your
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    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. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in flourescent lighting sources in your locale.
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    Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card 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 all of the content on your camera's memory card. This option will delete all of the
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    . 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 Camera Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card. Each image will display on the
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    . 1) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. 2) Use the direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. 3) Press the OK button to enlarge the image full size. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that
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    UP Right Stop a playing video Select NEXT image HOLD Right for 3 Seconds Down Holding the Right navigation button for 3 seconds will open the delete menu for the selected image No Function Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 29
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    easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager with the selected ViviLink destination site. If no ViviLink destination is manually selected, the default destination will be set automatically and display in
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    are not locked will not display the lock symbol. 5) Remember that you cannot delete locked videos. Delete Menu While in the playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete 2) Press the OK button to open the menus 3) Scroll
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    UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 5) To delete this one video, select "Delete This Video" 6) To delete all the videos on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All Videos" 7) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 8) You will be asked to confirm
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    of these buttons may vary per camera model. 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 joystick that functions
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    LED Flash Option To increase the lighting in dark situations, press the OK button to activate the 2 LED Flash Light on the front of the camera below the lens. Press the OK button again to turn the LED off. Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your
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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. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 36
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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. 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. Face Detect Menu The Face Detect feature allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and
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    mode. 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. Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the
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    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. 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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    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 three rapid
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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. Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your
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    setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Light Exposure reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. If the environment has less
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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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    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 greater weight to the subjectin the center Multi - Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into
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    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. 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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    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 the image was taken. The
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    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 window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the time and date. 6) Press
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    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 camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your
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    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 in flourescent lighting sources in your locale.
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    Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card 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 all of the content on your camera's memory card. This option will delete all of the
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    Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory default settings. 1) The "Default Setting" is selected. 2) Press the OK button to reset the camera Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.
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    or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card. An image icon appear on the bottom left of the LCD screen . Zooming In/Out on a Photo Press the T / Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera. Use the direction buttons to navigate around the photo. Press
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    Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Left Action Display the PREVIOUS image UP Right View all the Photos as a Slide
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    Playback Mode: 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 UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through
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    the selected ViviLink destination site. If no ViviLink destination is manually selected, the default destination will be set automatically and display any time through this menu. Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction
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    picture. 4) Use the directional buttons to move the crop box to define the desired crop area. 5) Use the W/T zoom buttons on the camera to enlarge or be saved as a new picture to your memory card. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or "locked" to prevent
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    in the playback mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the delete menu. 1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s memory card, select "Delete All Images" 7) Press the SET button
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    pad) for 3 seconds. 3) The delete menu will open. 4) Delete the photo(s) as desired. Print Photos Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. 1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print
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    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 mode. Slide Show Menu You can view a slideshow of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the "Up" Quick Function
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    format of the TV set you are using and press the OK button. 6) When the camera is set to record mode, you can preview the subjects you 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. 63
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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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    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. 5) If you have
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    confirm your camera model selection and to install the application. 8) Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer. 9) Please review the license terms the installation is complete. Click the "Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager" to open the application 14) If you close
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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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    to use the 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 (Using Windows) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC
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    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appear on the LCD. 3) The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the
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    , modification or accident. What To Do 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. 13) Your return address and telephone number
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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 910HD Digital Video Camera
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