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DVR 850HDv2
Underwater Digital Camcorder
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© 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 DVR 850HDv2 Underwater 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

    Contents Introduction ............................2 What’s Included ............................ 2 Parts of the Camcorder ......................... 3 Preparing Your Camcorder ........................4 Maintenance and Care .......................... 9 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................10 Main Camcorder Modes ........................12 Camcorder Technical Specifications ....................13 Computer System Requirements ......................14 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ..................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos 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: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder 1. Speaker 11. OK / Menu Button 2. Lens 12. Down / Zoom Out Button 3. Microphone 13. Battery / SD Card Compartment / USB Slot 4. LED Flash Light 14. Power Button 5. DV / DC Mode LED 15.

  • Page 5: Preparing Your Camcorder

    Preparing Your Camcorder Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card  To Charge the Battery: 1. Power off the camcorder. 2. Make sure the battery is inserted correctly. 3. Connect the camcorder with the USB cable to the AC Adapter (and then to an electric socket) or to the computer.
  • Page 6 Opening the Battery Compartment Door Important: Before installing the batteries make sure you are not near water and that your hands are dry. Turn and hold the camcorder with the bottom facing up and the battery door facing you as shown in the diagrams below.
  • Page 7 Installing the Lithium Battery Your digital camcorder needs a lithium battery in order to operate. The battery is found separately in the packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below: 1) Insert the battery in the battery compartment with the correct polarity facing up. 2) Use the battery clip found in the battery compartment to make sure that the battery is sitting firmly and secure.
  • Page 8 NOTE:  A red battery icon will flash on the LCD when the battery power is insufficient. Shortly thereafter your camcorder will power off.  Please remove your battery when you don’t intend to use your camcorder for a long time. ...
  • Page 9 1) Locate the SD card slot to the left of the battery compartment. 2) Insert the SD memory card correctly in the direction shown. 3) Press the memory card until you hear a “Click” sound. NOTE: After you insert an SD memory card, the SD card icon will appear on the top right of the LCD, indicating that your SD memory card has been installed successfully.

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Care

    NOTE:  Check that the small battery cover lever clicks back into place and is in line with the mark line appearing on the side of the lever as shown in (B).  Make sure the water resistant battery door is closed properly before using the camcorder underwater.

  • Page 11: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Camcorder ON 1) Charging the Battery Make sure the battery has been fully charged. The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below: Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power...
  • Page 12 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 by pressing the UP and DOWN direction control buttons. Then press the OK 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 13: Main Camcorder Modes

    Main Camcorder Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the mode buttons on your camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.

  • Page 14: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (12M) 4000x3000 pixels, (8M) 3264x2448 pixels, Image Resolution (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels (FHD) 1920x1080, (HD) 1280x720, (D1) 848x480, Video Resolution (VGA) ,640X480, (QVGA) 320X240 File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SDHC Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.4 Inch TFT...

  • Page 15: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your WINDOWS OS OR MACINTOSH OS 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 16: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. If your camcorder uses a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure the battery is fully charged.  Make sure an SDHC card has been inserted into your camcorder. (SDHC card up to 32GB - SD Card not included).

  • Page 17: Navigating The Menus

    When the camcorder is first powered ON, the DV (Video) Capture Mode will be active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality photos. To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON.

  • 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, it will be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct your digital video recorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 19 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Zooms In Right LED Light On-Off Down Zooms Out Other STARTS/STOPS the video capture DV/Shutter...
  • Page 20 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 21 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the ‘Scene’ menu. 3) Press UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 22 Image Quality Menu The Image 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 button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 23 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 24 Image 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 button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the ‘Image Sharpness’...
  • Page 25 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 26 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7) Press the DV button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 27 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 28 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. 50Hz –...
  • Page 29 Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camcorder’s memory card. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camcorder’s memory card.

  • 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, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 31 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 images (both videos and photos) from your digital video camera through the Delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete.
  • Page 32 ViviLink 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. View the video to which you would like to add a ViviLink destination site.

  • Page 33: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. After powering on the digital video camera, press the DC (Photo) button to open the Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 34 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu Zooms In Right LED Light On-Off Down Zooms Out Other Captures your photo DC/Shutter...
  • Page 35 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera’s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 36 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the OK 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 37 Image Quality Menu The Image 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 button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 38 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or button to scroll and select the ‘Anti-Shake’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 39 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the DC button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 40 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 41 Multi Snapshots Menu When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Shutter button. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements.
  • Page 42 Light 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 43 7) Press the DC 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 44 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the DC button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 45 4) Scroll through the date and time menus with the RIGHT and LEFT buttons. 5) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the specific date and time. 6) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the OK button to save your settings and return to the previous mode.
  • Page 46 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Auto Power Off’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 47 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 or HDTV” for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television. NTSC –...
  • Page 48 The memory card will be completely formatted. A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been completely formatted. Factory Default Settings Menu Use this menu to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Firmware’...

  • 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, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 50 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 images (both videos and photos) from your digital video camera through the Delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete.
  • Page 51 Caution: Deleting your images is a process that is irreversible and the images will be lost permanently if they are not downloaded to the computer before deletion. Remember: You can quickly access the Delete menu while viewing your images in either Thumbnail view or full screen view by pressing the DV button.
  • Page 52 ViviLink 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. View the photo to which you would like to add a ViviLink destination site.

  • Page 53: Connecting The Camcorder To A Tv

    NOTE:  The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default.  A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (easily accessible with the ViviLink Quick-Function button in Capture mode).

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: Camcorder Maintenance

    3) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. 4) Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Finder’s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu. 5) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder.

  • Page 59: Sakar Warranty Card

    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. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but not limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,...

  • Page 60: 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.
  • Page 61 Recorded images are not saved in memory. If the battery low indicator appears on the The video camcorder was turned off before the LCD monitor, recharge the battery images are saved in memory. immediately. DVR 850HDv2-041112-TA FW V.0.0.1...

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