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DVR 947HD Digital Video Camera

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© 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: User Manual

    DVR 947HD Digital Video Camera 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 Camera Technical Specifications ......................3 Computer System Requirements – Windows ..................4 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ..................4 Parts of the Camera ..........................5 Initial Camera Setup ..........................6 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ..................9 Changing DVR Mode ..........................9 Navigating the Menus .........................10 Video Capture Mode ...........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital video camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your digital video camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

  • Page 4: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 4032x3024(12M) / 3648x2736(10M) / 3648x2048(7MHD) / Image Resolution 2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) / 1920x1080(2M-HD) / 640x480(VGA) Video Resolution 1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240 File Format JPEG/AVI SD Card (up to 32GB); External Memory Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only LCD Display...

  • Page 5: Computer System Requirements - Windows

    Computer System Requirements – Windows 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®...

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 2. EV+ / Up / Slide Show Button 3. EV- / Down Button 4. Self-Timer / Left Button 5. Delete / Right Button 6. SET / LED On - Off Button 7. MODE Button 8.

  • Page 7: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Flip open the LCD screen. When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON Installing the Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 8 2) Installing the SD Memory Card IMPORTANT: You must use a Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only. 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: - Press the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera.
  • Page 9 Setting the Camera Language 1) 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 SET button to confirm the selection. 2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup.

  • Page 10: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Camera

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  Make sure an SD card (Class 4 or above) has been inserted into your camera.  (SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.

  • Page 11: Navigating The Menus

    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 When 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.

  • Page 12: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video 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 camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 13 MENU Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture  MODE Mode, and Playback Mode Exits the menu screen  Turns On/Off the LED Lights  Saves your selected option in the Menu view ...
  • Page 14 Macro Switch MACRO ON: Your camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (15 ~ 30 cm). To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side of your camera UP to the flower icon When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is close to the...
  • Page 15 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 16 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 17 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 your camera.
  • Page 18 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 19 Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
  • Page 20 9) 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 camera has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 21 Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, 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 into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot –...
  • Page 22 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 23 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 for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 24 TV Out Menu TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV” for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television. NTSC –...
  • Page 25  Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin. The memory card will be completely formatted. Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 26: 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 camera. When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 27 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Displays the PREVIOUS image Left No function in Video Playback Mode Displays the NEXT image Right Down No function in Video Playback Mode...
  • Page 28 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your digital video camera through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 29 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 30: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your DVR. When the DVR is powered on, Video Capture Mode is open by default.  Press the MODE button once to enter Photo Capture Mode.  Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 31 MENU Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture  MODE Mode, and Playback Mode Exits the menu screen  Turns On/Off the LED Lights  Saves your selected option in the Menu view ...
  • Page 32 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 33 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 34 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 your camera.
  • Page 35 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 36 Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject‟s head. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Face Detect menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 37 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Color Effect menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 38 Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
  • Page 39 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 40 Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.
  • Page 41 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 42 Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera‟s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects (except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camera emits when performing camera functions. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu.
  • Page 43 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 flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera. 50Hz –...
  • Page 44 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 45: Photo Playback Mode

    Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings. Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
  • Page 46 2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. Videos appear with a „Video‟ filmstrip icon and Photos appear with an „Image‟ icon. 3) Press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. 4) Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size.
  • Page 47 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your digital video camera through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 48 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 49 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Rotate menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 50 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu. 3) Press UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 6) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Digital Video Camera To A Tv And Hdtv

    2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Slide Show menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 52 Connecting the Camera to the HDTV To view the high resolution quality videos recorded with your camera, connect the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI (purchased separately). On plugging the HDMI cable to the camera‟s HDMI port, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.

  • Page 53: Installing The Software

    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” to launch the installer. 3) On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager.

  • Page 54: Connecting The Camera 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 55: 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) The “Get media from device”...

  • Page 56: Get 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 page.
  • Page 57 Transferring Photos and Videos: 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 folder inside to view the media files. 5) Select the files and drag them into your computer.

  • Page 58: Camera Maintenance

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

  • Page 59: Technical Support

    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. 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...

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