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DVR 908HD
Digital Camcorder
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© 2009-2016 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 DVR 908HD 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 ..........................3 What’s Included .......................... 3 Parts of the Digital Camcorder....................4 Initial Setup ..........................5 Powering the Camera ON ........................... 6 Camcorder Initial Setup ............................7 Main Camcorder Modes ......................9 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................10 Minimum System Requirements .....................
  • Page 3 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons ....................49 Photo Playback Mode Menus ..........................50 Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV ................55 How to Connect ..............................55 Installing the Software ......................56 Installing the Software – Using the CD ROM ..................... 56 Installing the Software –...

  • 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: Parts Of The Digital Camcorder

    Parts of the Digital Camcorder 1. Zoom In Button 12. Power Button 2. Zoom Out Button 13. Up / LED On-Off Button 3. LCD Screen 14. Right / Delete Button 4. AV Out Port 15. OK / Set (Menu) Button 5.

  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Class 4 or higher SD Memory Card (up to 32 GB) needed for  Slide open the battery compartment normal use. SD Memory Card not cover. included.  Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended.

  • Page 7: Powering The Camera On

    POWERING THE CAMERA ON INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1) Remove the battery compartment cover. 2) Insert the batteries properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. 3) Close the battery compartment cover securely. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. Note: ...

  • Page 8: Camcorder Initial Setup

     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 digital camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card. POWERING ON THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button to turn on the digital camcorder.
  • Page 9 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. 1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired default social network and press the OK/SET button to confirm the selection.

  • Page 10: 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 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 11: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 8M (3264x2448), 5M (2592x1944), Image Resolution 3M (2048x1536), 1M (1280x960) HD (1280x720)@30fps, VGA (640x480)@30fps, Video Resolution QVGA (320x240)@30fps File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory Class 4 or higher SD Card (up to 32GB) 1.77”TFT, Flip LCD 90 LCD Display Lens Focus Length 120CM-Infinity...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Powering Your Digital Camcorder On/Off

    Powering Your Digital Camcorder ON/OFF  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. Batteries not included.  Make sure a Class 4 SDHC or higher SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) has been inserted into your digital camcorder. SD Memory Card not included. Please see Initial Setup for more information.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 16: Camera Features: 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 17: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camera is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode. Video Capture icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD. TAKING A VIDEO Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you...

  • Page 18: Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

    VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camcorder has a four-directional control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. PAUSE – During video capture, pauses the recording and continues LEFT the recording.

  • Page 19: Video Capture Mode Menus

    VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode.  The selection icon appears by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 20 SCENE MENU The ‘Scene’ Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. Note: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode – Standby mode. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 21 QUALITY MENU The ‘Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 22 WHITE BALANCE MENU 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 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. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’...
  • Page 24 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 25 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 26 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 27 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 28 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 29 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘TV Setup’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.

  • Page 30: 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, it will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. ...

  • Page 31: Thumbnail View

    THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the image 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 use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the Zoom Out/Thumbnail button.

  • Page 32: Video Playback Mode Menus

     MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Video Capture, Photo MODE Capture, and Playback Modes.  EXIT MENU - Exits the menu screen. THUMBNAIL VIEW – Opens the Thumbnail View.  To Navigate in the Thumbnail View press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons ...
  • Page 33  If you do not want to delete the current image, select ‘No’ and press the OK/SET button. The video will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback Mode. To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card: Select ‘Delete All’...
  • Page 34 VIVILINK FOR VIDEOS MENU 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. 1) Select the video you to which you would like to add a ViviLink.

  • Page 35: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. When you power on your camcorder, it is by default in Video Capture Mode. Press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. Photo Capture icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD.

  • Page 36: Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

    PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. LEFT LED LIGHTS – Turns the LED lights ON and OFF. DELETE - Opens the ‘Delete This File’...

  • Page 37: Photo Capture Mode Menus

    PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode.  The selection icon appears by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 38 SCENE MENU The ‘Scene’ Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. Note: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 39 QUALITY MENU The ‘Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 40 ANTI-SHAKE MENU The ‘Anti-Shake’ feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image. 1) Press the OK/SET 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 option.
  • Page 41 COLOR EFFECT MENU You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. 1) Press the OK/SET 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 option.
  • Page 42 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. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Sharpness’...
  • Page 43 6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. ISO MENU The ‘ISO’ menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 44 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. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Metering’...
  • Page 45 On – The timestamp will appear on images taken Off – The date stamp will not appear on images taken To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
  • Page 46  This does not include the sound effects/beeps and Shutter click heard while using the Self- Timer feature. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Silent Mode’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
  • Page 47 match your country’s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your camcorder. 50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia ; 60Hz – US, Canada and South America 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Frequency’...
  • Page 48 TV SETUP MENU The ‘TV Setup’ menu allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV for further information on how to connect your digital camcorder to your television. NTSC –...

  • Page 49: 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, it will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. ...

  • Page 50: Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

    1) Press the Zoom Out/Thumbnail button. 2) All the images on your camcorder will appear in the Thumbnail View. Video thumbnails are shown with a ‘V’ icon. Photo Thumbnails do not appear with an icon. 3) Press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.

  • Page 51: Photo Playback Mode Menus

    THUMBNAIL VIEW – Opens the Thumbnail View.  To Navigate in the Thumbnail View press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons  To select an image in the Thumbnail View press the OK/SET button. ZOOM – Zooms out of selected photo. PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode: DELETE MENU...
  • Page 52  If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image, select ‘Yes’ and press the OK/SET button to confirm. The photo will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode.  If you do not want to delete the current image, select ‘No’ and press the OK/SET button. The photo will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback Mode.
  • Page 53 PROTECT/LOCK MENU Pictures and videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. 1) View the photo you would like to protect/lock. Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Protect/Lock’...
  • Page 54 PRINT PHOTOS MENU You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your digital camcorder directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. 1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 2) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 55 VIVILINK FOR PHOTOS MENU 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. 1) Select the photo you to which you would like to add a ViviLink.

  • Page 56: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To A Tv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV The digital camcorder has an AV slot that allows you to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera’s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the camcorder’s AV port and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 57: 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 58 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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. Do not use your digital camcorder in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.

  • Page 64: 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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