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DVR 1440HD
Digital Camcorder

User Manual

© 2009-2013 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DVR 1440HD Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2013 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 ....................... 9 Camcorder Technical Specifications ................... 10 Computer System Requirements ....................11 Powering the Camcorder On/Off ....................12 Changing Camcorder Mode .......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This camcorder is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camcorder without the software by directly accessing the camcorder’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) T/Zoom In Button AV Out Port 2) W/Zoom Out Button 10) Micro SD Memory Card Slot 3) Lens 11) RESET 4) LED Flash 12) USB Interface 5) Microphone 13) Pow er On/Off Button 6) Speaker 14) HOME Button 7) Shutter Video/Photo Button 15) MENU Button...

  • Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card This is a Built-In Lithium Battery Device. To Charge the Battery:  Power off the camcorder.  Connect the camcorder using the supplied USB cable to the computer’s  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) USB port or to the AC Charger (which needed for normal use.
  • Page 6 POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON CHARGING THE BATTERY Make sure the battery it is fully charged before the first use. To charge your battery, follow one of the steps below: CHARGING THE BATTERY USING YOUR COMPUTER: Charge the battery using the supplied USB cable and your computer. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on your camcorder.
  • Page 7 Note:  Some features, will not work if the battery power level is low.  When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder automatically turns off a few seconds later.  The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below: Full battery power (white battery icon) Medium battery power (yellow battery icon) Low battery power (red battery icon)
  • Page 8  After the camcorder is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. POWERING ON THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER Flip open the LCD display panel and press the POWER button to turn on the digital camcorder.
  • Page 9 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder. To set the Date and Time: Tap the  up or  down arrows to scroll and set the Date and Time options. Once you have set the Date and Time, tap SAVE &...

  • Page 10: 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. 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 11: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 14MP (4416x3312); 12MP (4000x3000); 10MP (3648x2736); Photo Resolution 8MP (3264x2448); 5MP (2582x1944); 3MP (2048x1536); 1.3MP (1280x960) HD1080P (1920X1080) @15fps; HD720P (1280X720) @30fps; Video Resolution VGA (640X480) File Format JPEG (Photo) ; AVI (Video) External Memory Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Micro Memory card (up to 32GB) 2.7 Inch Resistive Touch Panel ;...

  • Page 12: 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 MICROSOFT®...

  • Page 13: Powering The Camcorder On/Off

    Powering the Camcorder On/Off  Make sure the built-in lithium battery has been fully charged before the first use.  Make sure a Micro SD card has been installed properly into your camcorder. Micro SDHC Class 4 card up to 32GB - SD Card not included. ‘Initial Camcorder Please see Setup’...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus You camcorder includes the following menus:    You can access and change camcorder settings by the following methods: Icons on the LCD Touch Screen: While in the Photo, Video, Playback Modes in Preview/Standby, you can toggle between options each time you tap the bottom icons that appear on the LCD screen until you see the desired setting option.
  • Page 16 CAMCORDER MODE MENUS Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. To access the Main Menu Screen for the current mode: Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode by one of the methods listed below: ...
  • Page 17 do not display an icon on the LCD screen.  Some menu options are QUICK FUNCTION: Simply tap an icon on the left side of the LCD screen. This quickly opens the selected icon menu options. For more details regarding specific menus, please refer to the menu information listed for each mode.

  • Page 18: Camcorder Options: Vivilink, Led Flash

    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. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.
  • Page 19 option and press SAVE & EXIT to save your selection and return to Video/Photo Capture Mode. Your selected ViviLink destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen. LED FLASH LIGHT OPTION To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the 2 LED Lights, located on the front of the camcorder below the lens.

  • Page 20: 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 Selecting the Scene Using the LCD Display: While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 21 On the top right, the recording time appears, indicating the amount of elapsed time as the video is being captured.  To STOP the video capture, press the Shutter button or tap the center of the LCD screen again.  The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Memory Card.
  • Page 22 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION VIDEO CAPTURE MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Video Capture Mode. Indicates the selected resolution. RESOLUTION Tap to toggle between options: FHD, HD, VGA. Indicates the video recording is in progress. RECORD INDICATOR This icon appears and flashes only while recording is in progress.
  • Page 23 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode: Scene Color Sharpness Resolution Exposure Quality ViviLink Metering AWB (White Balance) Reminder:  Tap MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to open the Video Capture Mode Menu screen.
  • Page 24 The Quality Menu options include: Super Fine Fine (Default) Normal VIVILINK (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.
  • Page 25 NOTE:  The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to an image once you have set it from this menu. Set the destination before capturing each image. You also have the option in Playback Mode to add or change the ViviLink link of your captured image.
  • Page 26 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: Soft Normal (Default) Sharp LIGHT EXPOSURE MENU The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’s...
  • Page 27 ISO MENU The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken.

  • Page 28: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, it will be in Video Capture Mode by default.  To access the Playback Mode: Press the HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode Menus.
  • Page 29 Tap the center of the LCD screen or press the Shutter button again to pause the video. Tap the LCD screen or press the Shutter button again to continue playing and pausing as desired.  STOP VIDEO: To fully stop the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the HOME button. NOTE: While the Video is playing, the icons are not displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 30 captured images. MEMORY CARD Indicates the memory card has been installed. PLAY Tap to play/pause the selected video. BATTERY LEVEL Indicates the camcorder battery level (Full, Medium, Low). VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE: MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Playback Mode: Delete ViviLink Lock...
  • Page 31 Press the MENU button again to return to the Video Playback Menus. VIVILINK FOR VIDEOS 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. NOTE: ...
  • Page 32 LOCK Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. The Lock Menu options include: Locks or Unlocks the selected file (video or photo) Lock/Unlock One Lock All Locks all files (both videos and photos) Unlock All...

  • Page 33: 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 34 Capturing the Photo:  Press the Shutter button or tap the center of the LCD screen to capture your photograph.  The picture is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Micro SD memory card. TAKING A SELF PORTRAIT PICTURE You can also capture your photos using the flip screen. When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply open the LCD display and flip it around –...
  • Page 35 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Photo Capture Mode. Indicates the selected resolution. RESOLUTION Tap to toggle between options: 14M, 12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M, 1M. Indicates the selected Anti-Shake feature status. ANTI-SHAKE Tap to toggle between options: ON, OFF.
  • Page 36 Tap to toggle between options: Sharp, Normal, Soft. Indicates the selected White Balance. AWB (WHITE BALANCE) Tap to toggle between options: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent. Indicates the selected Image Quality. IMAGE QUALITY Tap to toggle between options: Super Fine, Fine, Normal. MENU Tap to open the Photo Capture Mode Menus Tap to turn the LED ‘flash’...
  • Page 37 For more details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating MENUS’ section of the user manual. the Menus: CAMCORDER MODE SCENE MENU The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment.
  • Page 38 Normal 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. NOTE:  The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. An ViviLink destination will only be assigned to an image once you have set it from this menu.
  • Page 39 SELF TIMER MENU The Self Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camcorder’s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don’t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the picture yourself.
  • Page 40  Distance from the camera – The subject’s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 meters) from the camcorder and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as viewed on the LCD screen. ...
  • Page 41 CONTINUE SHOT (MULTI SNAPSHOTS) MENU When enabled, the Continue Shot feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Shutter button or tap of the center of the LCD screen. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements.
  • Page 42 The Exposure Menu options include: +3 Lightest -1 Dark +2 Lighter -2 Darker +1 Light -3 Darkest 0 Normal (Default) ISO MENU The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 43 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. The Metering Menu options include: Center-Weighted Multi (Default) Spot...

  • Page 44: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, it will be in Video Capture Mode by default.  To access the Playback Mode: Press the HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode Menus.

  • Page 45: Thumbnail View

     To Zoom In/Out: Press the T / Zoom In button to Zoom In and magnify the selected photo. Press the W/Zoom Out button down to Zoom Out of the selected photo. Alternatively, tap the icon (zoom in) or icon (zoom out) on the LCD touch screen to zoom in and out.
  • Page 46 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PLAYBACK MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Playback Mode. Indicates the resolution in which the photo was captured: RESOLUTION 14M, 12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M, 1M. Indicates the file type of the image. FILE TYPE Captured photos are saved as JPEG files.
  • Page 47 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode: Delete ViviLink Lock Rotate Crop Reminder:  Tap MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to open the Photo Playback Mode Menu screen.
  • Page 48 Photo Playback Menus. VIVILINK FOR PHOTOS 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. NOTE:  The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. An ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it.
  • Page 49 LOCK Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. The Lock Menu Options include: Locks or Unlocks the selected file (video or photo) Lock/Unlock One Lock All Locks all files (both videos and photos) Unlock All...
  • Page 50 CROP IMAGE MENU You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. View the photo you would like to crop. MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to open the Photo Playback Mode Menu screen. Tap the Crop menu icon.

  • Page 51: Camcorder Setup

    Camcorder Setup The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. To enter the Camcorder Setup Menus: Press the HOME to open the Home Menu options. Tap the Setup icon to enter the Main Menu options for your camcorder general settings.
  • Page 52 DATE MENU The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired and to add a time stamp to your captured images. Time Stamp: 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.
  • Page 53 AUTO OFF MENU You can use the Auto Off feature in order to conserve you camera’s battery life. The designated time represents when your digital camcorder will automatically power off. When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the camcorder will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 54 use the delete menu in the camcorder’s Capture and Playback Modes. The Format Menu Options include: Formats memory card. All videos and photos are deleted. Does not format memory card. DEFAULT MENU Use this menu to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. The Set Defaults Menu Options include: Reset camcorder settings to Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 55: Slide Show

    Slide Show You can play back all photos captured and saved to your memory card as a Slide Show. Press the HOME button and tap the Slide Show icon. SET INTERVAL:  Tap MENU on the LCD screen or press the MENU button to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the Slide Show.

  • Page 56: 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. WINDOWS OS: 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 57 12) MACINTOSH OS: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” to open the application. 13) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager from the Programs (WINDOWS) or Applications (MACINTOSH) menu on your computer.

  • Page 58: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To The Tv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV The camcorder has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen. On plugging the supplied TV-out cable to the camcorder’s AV out jack, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 59: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB interface of the camcorder. Insert the larger end of the USB cable into the USB port of your computer. Power the camcorder ON.

  • Page 60: 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” from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

  • Page 61: Transferring Images From My Camcorder To My Computer Manually

    Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 62: Camcorder Maintenance

    TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: APPLE IPAD NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. APPLE IPAD CAMERA CONNECTION For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below: Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector.

  • Page 63: Sakar Warranty Card

    Coventry, CV3 4PE 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 are looking for? E-mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    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™...

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