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DVR 710HDv2

Digital Video Recorder

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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  • Page 1: Digital Video Recorder

    DVR 710HDv2 Digital Video Recorder 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........................2 What‟s Included ........................2 Parts of the Digital video recorder ..................... 3 Initial Setup ..........................4 Main Digital Video Recorder Modes ..................8 Technical Specifications ......................10 Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..............11 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ................11 Powering ON/OFF your Digital Video Recorder ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Recorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital video recorder. 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 recorder.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Digital Video Recorder

    Parts of the Digital video recorder Back View Inside View Top View Front View Side View Bottom View...

  • Page 5: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert SD Memory card before use. Insert 4 x AAA batteries as shown above. (up to 32GB) Alkaline batteries recommended. SDHC Class 4 card or above is recommended. Turning On the Camera Using the Camera...
  • Page 6 When powering the digital video recorder ON for the first time the digital video recorder will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON 1. Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. Slide the battery cover on the side of the camera in a downward direction to open the cover.
  • Page 7 display. If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.  Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.
  • Page 8 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 using the Joystick and press the OK button to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup.

  • Page 9: Main Digital Video Recorder Modes

    Main Digital Video Recorder Modes Your digital video recorder has different modes for the various functions. You can switch modes by turning the MODE Dial to the selected mode. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video recorder. To access this mode, turn the Mode Dial to the video icon To take a video, aim your digital video recorder as desired and press the Record button to start the recording.
  • Page 10 Audio Capture Mode Use this mode to record audio with your digital video recorder. After turning on your digital video recorder, turn the Mode Dial to the microphone icon To record audio, press the Record button. A recording time lapse indicator will appear on the LCD while the recording is in progress.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3072*2304(7 MP), 2592*1944(5 MP),2048*1536(3 MP), Image Resolution 1600*1200(2.1 MP). 1280*960 (1.3 MP) HD: 1280*720p (20fps); Video Resolution VGA: 640*480 (30fps ); QVGA: 320*240 (30fps ) LCD Display 2.4‟‟ TFT (4:3) LCD Swivel 90° Internal Memory 16MB SDRAM(Buffer)-- enough for 1 sample photo with 3M resolution External Memory SD/SDHC Class 4 card or above is recommended.

  • Page 12: Computer System Requirements - Windows Os

    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 ...

  • Page 13: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Recorder

    Powering ON/OFF your Digital Video Recorder  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder.  If your digital video recorder comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. ...

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    5. Setup Mode – Use this mode to adjust your digital video recorder settings. To change the active digital video recorder mode, make sure the digital video recorder is powered ON and turn the MODE DIAL. 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 the top-left corner of the LCD display...

  • Page 15: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode Turn the MODE Dial to the Video Icon The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video recorder. Taking a Video 1. While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 16 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video recorder‟s Video Capture Mode: Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your digital video recorder to adapt properly to your current environment. 1.
  • Page 17 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 Size Menu The Image Size menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 18 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 of the camera while capturing the image.
  • Page 19 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 camera. 1.
  • Page 20 Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal. When 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 lens by your camera.
  • Page 21 4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Push the Joystick control LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the OK button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 22 ViviLink for Videos 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 23: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode Turn the MODE Dial to Playback, the arrow icon , to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode allows you to review and edit photos, videos and audio that you‟ve already captured with you digital video recorder. Playing Videos on Your Digital Video Recorder 1.
  • Page 24 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function 1. Displays the PREVIOUS image Left 2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View 1. Hides LCD icons and displays NEXT image 2.
  • Page 25 Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.
  • Page 26 ViviLink for Videos 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 27: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode Turn the MODE Dial to Photo Capture Mode, the camera icon , to open the Photo Capture Mode. The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video recorder. Taking a Picture 1. While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 28 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 29 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. Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 30 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 that the camera‟s shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture.
  • Page 31 6. Push the Joystick control LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the OK button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9.
  • Page 32 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
  • Page 33 Multi SnapShots Menu When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutter button. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements.
  • Page 34 Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal. When 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 lens by your camera.
  • Page 35 4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Push the Joystick control LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the OK button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 36 ViviLink for Photos 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 37: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode Turn the MODE Dial to Playback, the arrow icon , to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode allows you to review and edit photos, videos and audio that you‟ve already captured with you digital video recorder. Viewing Photos on Your Digital Video Recorder 1.
  • Page 38 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function 1. Displays the PREVIOUS image Left 2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View 1. Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals 2.
  • Page 39 Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete photos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.
  • Page 40 ViviLink for Photos 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 41 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 the current mode. 2. Push the Joystick control LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the chosen menu. 3.
  • Page 42 Print This Photo 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. 2.

  • Page 43: Audio Capture Mode

    Audio Capture Mode Turn the MODE Dial to the microphone icon to open the Audio Capture Mode. The Audio Capture mode allows you to capture audio with your digital video recorder. Recording Audio 1. Press the Shutter or Record button to START audio recording. 2.
  • Page 44  If you do not want to delete the current audio file, select „No‟ and press the OK button. The audio file will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. 6. To delete all the images (videos, photos and audio) you have saved on your SD Memory card, select „Delete All Images‟...

  • Page 45: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode To access the digital video recorder‟s Setup Menus turn the MODE Dial to „Setup‟. The Setup Mode allows you to specify your camera options. The following menu options appear in the Setup Mode: Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.
  • Page 46 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 Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
  • Page 47 Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera‟s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects that the camera emits when performing camera functions. Note: The Self-timer countdown will emit sounds even when the Silent mode is on. 1.
  • Page 48 Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country‟s electric current, you may see waves on the images taken by your camera. 50Hz –...
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Connecting the Camera to a TV The camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the camera‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 51: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software You 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 appear, open the application‟s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe”...

  • Page 52: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    13. On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 14. If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.

  • Page 53: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    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 way to your computer. 1. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2.

  • Page 54: Get Started

     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 open the Help file or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home page.

  • Page 55: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    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 appears on the LCD. 3. The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4.

  • Page 56: Sakar Warranty Card

    Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase.

  • Page 57: Technical Support

    Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer`s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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