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DVR 788HD
Digital Camcorder

User Manual

© 2009-2016 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 788HD Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2016 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 ..........................1 What’s Included ......................... 2 Parts of the Camera ........................3 Initial Setup ..........................4 Powering the Camera ON ............................ 5 Main Camcorder Modes ......................8 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................9 Minimum System Requirements .................... 10 WINDOWS OS ..............................
  • Page 3 Getting Started! ........................41 Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually......... 41 Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS ...................... 41 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH....................42 Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad ....................... 42 Camcorder Maintenance ......................43 Sakar Warranty Card ....................... 43 Technical Support ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience™. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.

  • Page 5: What's Included

    What’s Included Action Camcorder USB Cable AC Adapter Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software Installation CD Waterproof Casing Remote Control Bicycle Mount Helmet Mount and Strap Camera Shield and 360 Rotating Mount Note: Micro SD Memory card not included.

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. LCD Screen 2. Microphone 3. Lens 4. Speaker 5. LED Busy Indicator (Red) 6. Power / Menu / Exit Button 7. Mode / OK Button 8. USB Cover 9. Reset Button 10. Micro USB Port 11.

  • Page 7: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card Class 4 or higher Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32 GB) needed for normal To charge the built-in lithium battery: use. Memory Card not included. 1. Power off the camcorder. 2.

  • Page 8: Powering The Camera On

    POWERING THE CAMERA ON CHARGING THE BATTERY T o charge the battery, follow either one of the charging methods below: CHARGING VIA THE COMPUTER 1. Power off the camera. 2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on the camcorder.
  • Page 9 CHARGING VIA THE AC ADAPTER 1. Power off the camera. 2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on the camcorder. Connect the other end to the cable to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter into a power socket.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING THE SD MEMORY CARD Make sure the Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your digital camcorder. Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher is required. Memory card not included. To properly insert the Memory card: 1) Power off the camcorder.

  • Page 11: Main Camcorder Modes

    Main Camcorder Modes Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE (M) button on your digital camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. VIDEO CAPTURE MODE Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON.

  • Page 12: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor FHD (1920x1080) Video Resolution HD (1280×720) 8M (3264x2448) 5M (2592x1944) Photo Resolution 3M (2048x1536) 1M (1280x960) File Format AVI (Video), JPEG (Photo) External Memory Micro SD Memory card, Class 4 or higher, up to 32GB LCD Display 1.4”TFT Focus Range...

  • Page 13: Minimum System Requirements

    Minimum 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 14: Camcorder Mounts And Accessories

    Camcorder Mounts and Accessories REMOTE CONTROL Power Button Photo Button Video Button Button Indicator (Red) Strap Buckle The remote control allows you to power off the camcorder and to take photos and videos at 30M away without operating the camcorder directly. Simply press a button to capture your images. USING THE ACTION CAMCORDER BY REMOTE CONTROL 1) After turning on the camera, press the Video button.

  • Page 15: Waterproof Case

    WATERPROOF CASE 1) Shutter/Down Button 2) Clamp 3) Power/Menu/Exit Button 4) Mode/OK Button Your action cam comes with a waterproof casing for underwater action and added durability. To assemble your camera to the case, follow the instructions below: 1) To open the case: Insert a finger at the half circle of the latch by prying the latch up - away from the case.

  • Page 16: Installing The Bicycle Mount: Handlebar Clamp

    the waterproof ring of the casing is flat and smooth.  After placing the device into the waterproof casing and closing the cover, carefully check whether the waterproof ring is deformed due to pressure.  After every use in salt water you will need to rinse the outside of the housing with non- salt water and dry.

  • Page 17: Powering Your Digital Camcorder On/Off

    Powering Your Digital Camcorder ON/OFF  Make sure the built in Lithium battery has been fully charged.  Make sure a Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher (up to 32GB) has been inserted into your digital camcorder. Memory Card not included. Please see Initial Setup for more information.

  • Page 18: Changing Camcorder Mode

    Changing Camcorder Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.

  • Page 19: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. To enter Playback Mode, slide the MODE Switch to the middle, to the Video Capture icon. The Video Capture icon appears on the LCD screen. TAKING A VIDEO 1) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you...

  • Page 20: Status Icon Description

    STATUS ICON DESCRIPTION Standby Mode Record Mode Item Function Icon / Description Mode Selection Video Capture Mode Shows selected White Balance mode. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten Shows selected resolution. Resolution FHD = 1920 x 1080 HD = 1280 x 720 Shows the amount of available time for Video Counter capturing videos.
  • Page 21 Red record icon – flashes while recording. Record Mode Elapsed Recording Shows the elapsed time while recording. Time...

  • Page 22: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture photos with your digital camcorder. To enter Photo Capture Mode, power on the camcorder and then press the MODE button once. The Photo Capture icon appears on the LCD screen. TAKING A PICTURE 1) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Photo Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you...
  • Page 23 Shows selected photo setting mode. NOTE: Only one icon, or no icon, is displayed – as per the selected mode. - OFF: Standard Mode (single photo) is selected. No icon is displayed. Standard Mode (OFF) - Self Timer Mode: Self Timer Mode Timer 2S –...

  • Page 24: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and delete photos and videos that you’ve captured with you camcorder. To enter Playback Mode, power on your camcorder and then press the MODE (M) button twice. The Playback Capture icon appears on the LCD screen. VIEWING CAPTURED IMAGES While in Playback mode, you can scroll through your captured images to view each image.

  • Page 25: Playing Captured Videos On Your Camcorder

    5) Press OK (MODE) button to enter the ‘Delete’ menu options. The following options appear: - One: This option deletes the selected image. - All: This option deletes all images (videos and photos) 6) Press the  DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select an option and then press the OK (MODE) button to confirm.

  • Page 26: Playing A Photo Slide Show

    PLAYING A PHOTO SLIDE SHOW While in Playback Mode, scroll through your captured images to select a photo.  PLAY SLIDE SHOW: - Press the MENU (POWER) button. - Then press the  DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select ‘Slide Show’. - Press the OK (MODE) button.
  • Page 27 and VIDEO. Shows the format of the selected image: AVI – This displays when a video file is File Format selected. JPG – This displays when a photo file is selected. Shows the elapsed time of the playing Playback Elapsed Time video.

  • Page 28: Menu Options

    Menu Options NAVIGATING THE MENUS VIDEO CAPTURE, PHOTO CAPTURE AND PLAYBACK MODE MENUS Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. To access the Main Menu for each Mode: 1) Short press the MENU (POWER) button to open the Main Menus for the current mode. 2) Press the ...

  • Page 29: Video Capture Mode Menus

    VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS To open the Video Capture menu options, short press the MENU (POWER) button while in Video Capture Mode. The following menus appear: MOVIE SIZE The ‘Movie Size’ menu allows you to choose the desired size of the videos taken by your camcorder.
  • Page 30 WHITE BALANCE The ‘White Balance’ feature allows your camcorder 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 camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.

  • Page 31: Photo Capture Mode Menus

    PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS To open the Photo Capture menu options, press the MENU (POWER) button while in Photo Capture Mode. The following menus appear: RESOLUTION The ‘Resolution’ menu allows you to choose the desired size of the photos taken by your camcorder.
  • Page 32  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. (Default)  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 33 SELF TIMER – BURST (DRIVER MODE) The ‘Self Timer’ feature 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 34: Playback Mode Menus

    PLAYBACK MODE MENUS To open the Playback menu options, short press the MENU (POWER) button while in Playback Mode. The following menus appear: PLAY VIDEO (VIDEOS ONLY) To play your captured videos: 1) Enter the Playback Mode. The last captured image (video or photo) appears. 2) Select the video you would like to play.
  • Page 35 DELETE… While in the Playback Mode, you can delete images from your camera through the ‘Delete’ menu. The ‘Delete’ menu options include:  One Deletes the selected image (video or photo).  All Deletes all images (videos and photos). To delete an image or all images: 1) Enter the Playback Mode.

  • Page 36: General Camcorder Setting Menus

    Remember: Protected/Locked cannot be deleted. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete and follow the prompts to delete. SLIDE SHOW… (PHOTOS ONLY) You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camcorder while in Playback Mode.
  • Page 37 The following menus appear: AUTO REVIEW The ‘Auto Review’ menu allows you to set the time the preview of the photo is shown on the LCD screen after it has been captured. The ‘Auto Review’ menu options include:  Off No preview image is shown on the LCD.
  • Page 38 DATE & TIME The ‘Date & Time’ menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time. To set the DD/MM/YYYY and Hour: Minutes: Short press the MENU (POWER) button to change each setting and specify the date and time. Press the ...
  • Page 39 The ‘Format’ menu options include:  Yes Automatically deletes all images on the memory card. The memory card will be completely formatted.  No Does not delete the images on your memory card. Exits the ‘Format’ submenu screen without deleting all images. RESET ALL…...

  • Page 40: Installing The Software

    ROM or by accessing the link online. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE CD ROM 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.
  • Page 41 13) On MACINTOSH OS: 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 42: Installing The Software - Using The Online Link

    INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE ONLINE LINK The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software can also be downloaded and installed via the following online links: WINDOWS OS: http://tinyurl.com/viviwin MAC OS: http://tinyurl.com/vivimac Enter the appropriate URL (shown above) into a web browser on your computer.

  • Page 43: 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 in your camcorder. Do not disconnect the cable connecting your camcorder to your computer during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

  • Page 44: Getting 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” from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

  • Page 45: Transferring Photos And Videos: Macintosh

    TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appears on the LCD. The camera’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 46: Camcorder Maintenance

    Camcorder Maintenance The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital camcorder to heat sources. 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.

  • Page 47: 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...

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