Vivitar DVR 925HD Camera Manual

Vivitar DVR 925HD Manual

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    DVR 925HD 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 50 Get started!...51 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows 51 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh 52 Camera Maintenance ...52 Sakar Warranty Card...53 Technical Support...54 Troubleshooting
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    . Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. What Your Camera Includes 1. Digital Camera 2. Lithium-ion Battery 3. USB cable 4. TV Cable 5. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 6. HDMI Cable 7. AC Charger 8. Wrist Strap Note
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    Button 3. Photo Shutter Button 4. Video Shutter Button 5. Right /ViviLink Button 6. Left/LED Light Button 7. MODE button 8. USB Slot 9. TV-Out Slot 10. HDMI Slot 11. Wrist Strap Connector 12. Digital Lens 13. LCD Screen 14. LED Light 15. Memory Card Slot 16. Battery Compartment 17. Microphone 18
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    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Battery Turning On the Camera Installing the Memory Card  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 4
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    first time you may manually go through and setup some of the features of your camera. Powering the Camera ON 1) Make sure the battery has been inserted properly into your digital camera. First, open the battery compartment on the side of the camera. Insert the battery in accordance with the polarity
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    after 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 Video Shutter button to start the record. A red record indicator will
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    Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Flash Self-Timer Anti-Shake Micrphone Speaker Print Photos Face Detect Smile Capture Interface System Requirements Battery f=7.23mm F2.8, Fix Focus 4X Digital Zoom -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV 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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    the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to start. to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture
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    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 enjoy clear quality videos and photos. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON
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    the highlighted menu option. 5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu option. 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
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    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 four Quick Function buttons: Button Left/LED T/Up Vivilink/Right W/Down Action Selects the LED Light On/Off Zooms In Opens the ViviLink
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    Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: 13
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    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 of the
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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. Self-Timer Menu The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the
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    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 by movement
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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. Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the
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    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 of the captured images depending on the type of
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    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 rapid snapshots
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    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 that
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    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 camera has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level
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    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 language from the Language menu. 1) Press the
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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. To Set the Date and Time: 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode
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    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 camera will automatically power off. When the camera sits idle
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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. Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content
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    has been formatted clean. Firmware Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera Once in the Playback
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    wish to view. 4) Press the OK button to enlarge the selected image to full size. Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Left/LED Action Displays the PREVIOUS image T/Up Zooms In Right/ViviLink
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    and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. A ViviLink destinastion will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture
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    to your previous mode. Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for box to define the desired crop area. 7) Use the W/T Zoom buttons on the camera to enlarge or shrink the crop box. 8) When you are ready to crop, press
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    10) If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now 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 any deletion or alteration being made to the files. 1) Press the OK button to open the
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    to the Pictbridge printer. 7) Connect the USB cable provided in the package form the camera to the Pictbridge port of 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
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    of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress. 5) To stop the video record, press the Video Shutter button again. 6) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s memory or SD card. Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has Quick Function buttons. Button
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    Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 33
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    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 of the
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    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 corruption that can be caused by movement
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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. 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 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 that
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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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    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 language from the Language menu. 1) Press the
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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. To Set the Date and Time: 1) Highlight the "Date Setup" menu option. 2) Press the OK button to
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    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 the video record. 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT
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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. Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content
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    will be completely formatted. 9) A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean. Firmware Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory default settings. 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for 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 Once in Playback mode, select images normally from the thumbnails. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions
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    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) A ViviLink destinastion will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in
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    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 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
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    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 on the TV. 8) In Playback Mode, push the Left or Right button to select 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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    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 selected automatically. 5) Select a location on the
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    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 appears
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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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    Required: When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should 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
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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 downloading them again. With test photos if the camera powers off before
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DVR 925HD 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.