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DVR 558HD
Digital Camcorder

User Manual

© 2009-2012 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: User Manual

    DVR 558HD Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2012 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................2 What’s Included ............................ 2 Parts of the Camcorder ......................... 3 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................4 Main Camcorder Modes ........................8 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................... 9 Computer System Requirements ......................10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ..................11 Changing Camcorder Mode ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

     This camera is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder 1. Power Button 10. USB Port 2. Home Button 11. Hand Strap 3. Digital Lens 12. Tripod Mount 4. LCD Touch Screen 13. Battery Compartment / SD Memory Card Slot 5. Speaker 14. LED Light 6. Shutter Button 15.

  • Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown on the battery holding frame. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. To Install the Batteries: 1) Slide open the battery/memory card compartment door.
  • Page 6 INSTALLING THE SD MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. SD card not included. To properly insert the SD Card: 1) Slide open the battery/memory card compartment door.
  • Page 7  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. POWERING ON THE CAMERA 1) Flip open the LCD screen.
  • Page 8 Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camcorder setup, the camcorder will be set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of the camcorder. SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder.

  • Page 9: Main Camcorder Modes

    Main Camcorder Modes Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the HOME button to the left of the LCD screen. The Home menu is shown on the LCD. Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camcorder mode. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.

  • Page 10: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3.1M), Image Resolution 1920x1080 (2MHD), 640x480 (VGA) Video Resolution 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG (Photo), AVI (Video) Internal Memory 8MB SDRAM (Buffer) - enough for 1 sample photo External Memory Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Memory card (up to 32GB) 2.4 Inch Touch TFT –...

  • Page 11: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS  MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 12: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  Make sure the Class 4 SD Memory card has been installed properly into your camcorder. SDHC Class 4 card up to 32GB - SD Card not included. POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON Flip open the LCD display panel.

  • Page 13: Changing Camcorder Mode

    Changing Camcorder Mode Your camcorder has three main modes: Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camcorder.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus You camcorder includes the following menus:  Home Menus  Camcorder Mode Menus  Camcorder Setup Menus HOME MENUS The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camcorder modes and settings as well as to the photo slide show and the power off features.
  • Page 15 CAMCORDER MODE MENUS Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. To access and use the camcorder mode menus: 1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode:  Tap MENU as seen on the bottom left of the LCD touch screen to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 16 CAMCORDER SETUP MENUS The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. 1) Press the HOME button to the left of the LCD touch screen to open the Home Menu options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camcorder general settings. 3) Select a Setup Option: ...

  • Page 17: Led Light

    LED Light LED FLASH LIGHT OPTION To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the LED Flash Light on the front of the camcorder below the lens. LED ON:  Tap the LED icon, located on the bottom left section (above the MENU) of the LCD touch screen. This changes the icon and activates the LED Lights.

  • Page 18: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode. TAKING A VIDEO 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 19 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION VIDEO CAPTURE MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Video Capture Mode Tap to open the Scene Menu options (Auto, Night Portrait, Night SCENE Scenery, Portrait, Scenery, Beach, High Sensitivity) Tap to open the ViviLink for Videos Menu options (YouTube, VIVILINK Photobucket, Flickr, None) Tap to turn the LED ‘flash’...
  • Page 20 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: MENUS While in Video Capture Mode, tap MENU to view the following Video Capture Mode Menu options: Scene Color Sharpness Resolution Exposure Quality ViviLink Metering AWB (White Balance) REMINDER: For details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating the Menus: MENUS’...
  • Page 21 ViviLink Menu (for Videos) The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include:...
  • Page 22 Note:  QUICK FUNCTION: The selected ViviLink menu icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen (below the Scene icon) during preview/stand-by mode. To quickly access the ViviLink Menu options and change as desired, simply tap this icon. ...
  • Page 23 Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. The Sharpness Menu Options include: Sharp Normal (Default) Soft Exposure Menu The Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’s lens.
  • Page 24 When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camcorder will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting. The ISO Menu Options include: ISO Auto (Default) ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image.

  • Page 25: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. ...
  • Page 26 VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PLAYBACK MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Playback Mode DELETE (SINGLE IMAGE) Tap to open the Delete Image Menu options THUMBNAIL VIEW Tap to open the Thumbnail View for Videos and Photos MENU Tap to open the Video Playback Mode Menus Indicates the sequence number of the current file / total number of MEMORY CAPACITY...
  • Page 27 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the video or photo you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
  • Page 28  Caution: Please use this Delete feature with care. Once the image is deleted it is permanently removed from your SD memory card. Please make sure that you only use this feature once you have downloaded and saved the images you wish to your computer. Protect/Lock Videos and pictures taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked”...
  • Page 29 The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. Using the ViviLink menu in the Playback Mode, you can either add a new ViviLink to your captured image or change the existing ViviLink.

  • Page 30: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. After powering on your digital camcorder, by default the Video Capture Mode displays. To enter Photo Capture Mode:  Press the HOME button.  Tap the Camera icon to enter Photo Capture Mode.
  • Page 31 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS 12 13 ICON FUNCTION PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Photo Capture Mode Tap to open the Scene Menu options (Auto, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, SCENE Portrait, Scenery, Beach, High Sensitivity) Tap to open the ViviLink for Photos Menu options (Facebook, Twitgoo, Twitpic, VIVILINK Photobucket, Flickr, MySpace, Picasa Albums, None) Tap to turn the LED ‘flash’...
  • Page 32 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE: MENUS While in Photo Capture Mode, tap MENU to view the following Photo Capture Mode Menu options: Scene AWB (White Balance) Color Resolution Quality Continue Shot Sharpness ViviLink Exposure Self Timer Anti-Shake Metering Face Detect REMINDER: For details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating the Menus: MENUS’...
  • Page 33 ViviLink Menu (for Photos) The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. The ViviLink for Photos Menu Options include:...
  • Page 34 Note:  QUICK FUNCTION: The selected ViviLink menu icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen (below the Scene icon) during preview/stand-by mode. To quickly access the ViviLink Menu options and change as desired, simply tap this icon. ...
  • Page 35 Face-Detect Menu The Face Detect feature when set to ‘On’ allows the camcorder to use a subject’s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the digital camcorder’s display. This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality. To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following: ...
  • Page 36 Color Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. The Color Menu Options include: Standard (Default), Sepia, Monochrome, Vivid Continue Shot Menu When enabled, the Continue Shot feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Shutter button.
  • Page 37 Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’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 camcorder.
  • Page 38 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. Center –...

  • Page 39: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. ...
  • Page 40 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PLAYBACK MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Playback Mode PRINT IMAGE Tap and connect to a PictBridge printer to print the selected photo DELETE (SINGLE IMAGE) Tap to open the Delete Image Menu options THUMBNAIL VIEW Tap to open the Thumbnail View for Videos and Photos MENU...
  • Page 41 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the video or photo you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
  • Page 42  Caution: Please use this Delete feature with care. Once the image is deleted it is permanently removed from your SD memory card. Please make sure that you only use this feature once you have downloaded and saved the images you wish to your computer. Protect/Lock Videos and pictures taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked”...
  • Page 43 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode: Delete All ViviLink for Photos Rotate Crop REMINDER: For details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating the Menus: MENUS’...
  • Page 44 The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. Using the ViviLink menu in the Playback Mode, you can either add a new ViviLink to your captured image or change the existing ViviLink.
  • Page 45 Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camcorder with the Crop feature. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode. 2) View the photo you would like to crop. Reminder: A locked/protected photo cannot be cropped. First unlock the photo then proceed with the steps to crop the photo.

  • Page 46: Camcorder Setup Menus

    Camcorder Setup Menus The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. To enter the Camcorder Setup Menus: 1) Press the HOME button to the left of the LCD touch screen to open the Home screen options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the Main Menu options for your camcorder general settings.
  • Page 47 Date Menu The Date menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. When you capture an image with your camcorder, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. You can also disable the timestamp for future images taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 48 The Auto Off Menu Options include: Off, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes (Default), 5 Minutes Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camcorder is set to a frequency that does not match your country’s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your camcorder.

  • Page 49: Slide Show

    The Format Menu Options include: Automatically formats SD memory card. All videos and photos are deleted. Exits and returns to the Setup menus without formatting the SD memory card. Default Menu Use this menu to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. The Default Menu Options include: Automatically resets the camcorder settings to Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 50: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To The Tv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV Use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen by connecting the supplied AV Cable from the digital camcorder to the TV. Once connected, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the digital camcorder normally to capture and playback photos and videos. The images will appear on the TV instead of on the digital camcorder’s LCD screen.

  • 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. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 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 Camcorder To The Computer

    On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue. 10) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.

  • Page 53: Getting Photos And Videos From The Camcorder To The Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the 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) The “Get media from device”...

  • Page 54: Getting Started

     Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the ‘Help Guide’ from the Help menu or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.
  • Page 55 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH OS Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camcorder is now connected to the computer as a Mass Storage Device. The camcorder’s device icon appears on the desktop. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 56: Camcorder Maintenance

    Camcorder Maintenance The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your digital camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital camcorder to heat sources. Do not use you digital camcorder in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.

  • Page 57: Technical Support

    For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.

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