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410HD Digital Video Camera
User Manual
© 2010 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 410HD Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2010 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 Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................6 Camera Technical Specifications ....................7 Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..............8 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ................8 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera ..................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital Videos (AVI) and Photo (JPG) is included with your camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video camera.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Power Button 11. Battery Compartment Shutter Button 12. SD Memory Card Slot Left / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View 13. USB Connector Right / Zoom In 14. USB Lever M (Mode) Button 15. AV Out Port SET/OK Button 16.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Slide open the battery cover and install 3 SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for AAA alkaline batteries with the correct normal use. polarity (as illustrated inside the battery compartment) into the battery compartment on the front of the camera.
  • Page 6 When powering the digital video camera ON for the first time, the camera takes you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera. Slide the battery cover on the front of the camera in a downward direction to open the cover.

  • Page 7: Main Camera Modes

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

  • Page 8: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Product type Digital Video Camera Digital Video Resolution 720*576(30fps) / 640*480 pixels (30fps) / 320*240 pixels(30fps) Digital Photo Resolution 2M (1600x1200), 1.3M (1280x1024), VGA (640x480) Image Sensor CMOS Sensor LCD Display 1.8 Inch TFT Internal Memory Limited for test images (3 seconds for video or 2 photos) External Memory SD card (up to 16GB) needs to be inserted to use the camera Zoom...

  • Page 9: Computer System Requirements - Windows Os

    Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Microsoft ® Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7  Pentium ® 4 Processor (or above) ...

  • Page 10: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camera

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included) Powering the Digital Video Camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.

  • Page 11: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button. 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 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 Video Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Buttons Action Zooms Out Left Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Zooms In Right Delete – Allows you to delete the last video captured Down Other Starts and stops the video recording...
  • Page 14 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the settings that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 15 Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. The Image Resolution Options include: D1 (720x576) VGA (640x480) QVGA (320x240) Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. Videos captured in VGA are of a better quality than QVGA videos and therefore take up more memory.
  • Page 16 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 17 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 5. To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card.  Select “No” to exit without formatting.  Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. The memory card will be completely formatted.

  • Page 20: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Camera 1.
  • Page 21 Video Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action  Opens Thumbnail view (when not playing a selected video). Left  Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. ...
  • Page 22 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4. To delete the selected video (one image), select “Delete This Video” and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm:  To delete the video and exit the menu, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button. ...

  • Page 23: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking a Picture 1. Turn on your digital video camera. 2. Press the Mode (M) button once to select and enter the Photo Capture mode. 3.
  • Page 24 Photo Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Zooms Out Left Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Zooms In Right Delete – Allows you to delete the last photo captured Down Other Captures the Picture...
  • Page 25 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 26 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 27 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. 1.
  • Page 28 7. Press the MODE (M) 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 29 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 30 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 31 If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 32 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your camera‟s system language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.
  • Page 33 8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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.
  • Page 34 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 35 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. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.

  • Page 36: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera 1.
  • Page 37 Photo Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Action Button  Zooms out of the selected photo after you have zoomed in.  Opens Thumbnail view. Left  Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. ...
  • Page 38 Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete photos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.
  • Page 39 5. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 6. The selected picture now appears rotated in the Playback mode. Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 1. View the image you would like to Crop. 2.
  • Page 40 7. Any image that is locked displays a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the playback mode. Photos that are not locked do not display the lock symbol. Remember: Protected/Locked videos cannot be deleted. Slide Show Menu The Slide Show menu allows you to play the slide show and set the interval length of time that each picture is displayed during the slide show.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Connecting the Camera to a TV Your camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the the camera‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 42: Installing The Software

    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. 4. If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager”...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    13. On Macintosh: 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 44: 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 camera‟s built-in USB connector from the computer during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1.

  • Page 45: Get 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 file or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application‟s Home page.

  • Page 46: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1. Slide the lever on the side of the camera to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camera to connect your camera to the USB port on your computer.

  • Page 47: 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 from the time of purchase.

  • Page 48: Technical Support

    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.

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