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Vivitar DVR-210 User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such
changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your DVR-210 may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    DVR-210 under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the DVR- 210 at the beach or near water. Avoid using the DVR-210 in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the DVR-210 if water has entered the DVR-210. Turn the DVR-210 off and remove the battery. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility.
  • Page 4 Do not cover or wrap the DVR-210 with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and distort the DVR-210 case and cause a fire. Always use the DVR-210 and accessories in well ventilated locations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...7 Overview... 7 Package contents...8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-210 ...9 Front view... 9 Rear view...10 LCD monitor information...11 LED indicators... 14 GETTING STARTED...15 Installing the batteries ...15 Attaching the strap...15 L o a d i n g a n S D m e m o r y c a r d ( o p t i o n a l accessory)...16...
  • Page 6 Setup menu...42 TRANSFERRING RECORDED FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER...46 Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 users only)...47 Step 2: Connecting the DVR-210 to your computer...48 Step 3: Downloading still images, voice and video file...49 TRANSFERRING MP3 FILES...50 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE...51 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA...52...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Another feature of the DVR-210 is the ability to play MP3 files. The DVR-210 has a small built-in speaker as well as a headphone jack for private listening. You may transfer MP3 files to your DVR-210 from your PC by USB, or you may wish to use a memory card and play your MP3s from the memory card.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package contents Carefully unpack your DVR-210 kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or damaged, promptly contact your dealer. Common product components: DVR-210 Digital Camcorder User’s manual USB cable...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Dvr-210

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-210 Front view 1. Lens 2. Microphone 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Tripod socket 6. Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 7. SD memory card cover 8. Battery door...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear view Power button Still-Image capture button 3. Zoom control Video record button Zoom in Zoom out 4. LED indicator 5. MODE button Earphone connector 7. A/V terminal 8. USB connector 9. Hand strap holder 10.Speaker 11.LCD panel / monitor Menu button Right / Fast forward button Self-timer button...

  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD monitor information Preview mode: 1. Digital zoom state 2. Macro mode (when used) 3. Volume level Mild Medium High Fully Mute 4. Battery status Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 5. Memory card indicator 6.
  • Page 12 Playback mode-Still image playback: 1. Folder & file number 2. Remaining battery status 3. Memory card indicator 4. Exposure time 5. Aperture value 6. Still image mode 7. Image quality 8. Image resolution F3.0-1/60sec...
  • Page 13 Playback mode-Video clip playback: 1. Folder and file number 2. Volume 3. Remaining battery status 4. Memory card indicator 5. Play / Pause indicator 6. Video resolution 7. Duration of this video clip 8. Video mode 9. Video quality...

  • Page 14: Led Indicators

    LED indicator (front of camera) Self-timer indicator (back of camera) State Description/Activity Solid green 1. The DVR-210 is powering up. 2. The DVR-210 is ready to record images (or movies). Blinking green USB communication/transfer in progress. Blinking red Charging the flash. Blinking red...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Using new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time will affect the number of images that can be captured. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the DVR-210 to prevent leakage or corrosion.

  • Page 16: Accessory)

    3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Note: It is a good idea to format an SD memory card in the DVR-210 before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD memory card” for further details.

  • Page 17: Using The Lcd Panel

    Using the LCD panel 1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the DVR-210. 2. Choose the viewing angle that suits you best by rotating the panel. Note: Make sure you open the LCD panel to the 90 degree position before attempting to rotate it.

  • Page 18: Choosing The Osd (On-Screen Display) Language

    “Language” in the [Setup] menu for further details. Note: The OSD language setting screen appears and prompts you to choose a language for displayed information on the LCD monitor only when you turn on the DVR-210 for the first time. buttons. / T direction.

  • Page 19: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Formatting an SD memory card Format an SD memory card before its initial usage. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and hold the If you want to access [Setup] menu from the [Image/Movie] / [MP3] / [Voice] mode, first press the MODE button twice to go to [Select Mode] to select one of the mode with the zoom lever, and press the 2.

  • Page 20: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. As you get to know the DVR-210, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.

  • Page 21: Photography Modes

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODES Capturing still images 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Compose the shot. 3. Press the button to capture a still image. Note: The actual captured image will be slightly larger than the the image presented on LCD after image captur. Number of recordable images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or SD memory card.

  • Page 22: Recording Video Clips

    Recording video clips 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Compose your scene using the LCD display. 3. Press the button. Recording will start. Press the button again to will pause the recording. Pressing the 4. Press the button to stop recording.

  • Page 23: Normal Focus

    Normal focus Normal Focus is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting at a distance of three feet or more. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Slide the focus switch to the position. 3. Compose the shot. 4.

  • Page 24: Flash Modes

    Flash modes Select the flash mode most appropriate to your photographic conditions. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the button to select the desired flash mode. The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Description Auto flash...

  • Page 25: Self-Timer

    Self-timer This setting allows still images to be captured with the self-timer. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the button to select the setting. 3. Compose the shot. 4. Press the button. The self-timer LED and self-timer icon will flash.The image will be captured after the preset time has elapsed.

  • Page 26: Playback Mode

    To view the next image, toggle the zoom lever to the Playing back video clips You can playback video clips recorded on the DVR-210. You can also playback voice recordings. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2.

  • Page 27: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On Tv

    2. Connect the other end to an A/V input socket on your TV set. 3. Turn the TV and DVR-210 on. 4. Playback the still images / video clips. The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on the DVR-210. button. button again.

  • Page 28: Zoom Playback

    Zoom playback Images that are played back can be enlarged and displayed two, or four times normal size. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the MODE button twice to go to [Select Mode]. 3. Select [Image/Movie] with the zoom lever and press the 4.

  • Page 29: Protecting Still Images/Video Clips

    The protect icon is displayed on protected images and videos. When [All images] are selected, To cancel protection, select [Unlock] with the zoom lever, and press button. Protection is cancelled and the DVR-210 returns to the play mode. button. button. button. button.

  • Page 30: Slide Show Display

    Slide show display The slideshow function enables you to playback still images/video clips automatically in sequential order. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the MODE button twice to go to [Select Mode]. 3. Select [Image/Movie] with the zoom lever and press the 4.

  • Page 31: Deleting Still Images/Video Clips

    Deleting still images/video clips 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the MODE button twice to go to [Select Mode]. 3. Select [Image/Movie] with the zoom lever and press the 4. Select the still image/video clip that you want to erase with the zoom lever.

  • Page 32: Mp3 Mode

    The DVR-210 allows you to playback MP3 files. You may transfer your favorite MP3 files from your computer to your DVR-210 using the USB cable or you insert an SD memory card containing MP3 files into the SD card slot.

  • Page 33: Voice Recorder Mode

    VOICE RECORDER MODE The DVR-210 enables you to record and playback voice files anytime, anywhere. Recording voice files 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the MODE button to select voice record mode as the illustration.

  • Page 34: Deleting Mp3 / Voice Files

    Deleting MP3 / Voice files 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the MODE button twice to go to [Select Mode]. 3. Select [MP3] / [Voice] with the zoom lever and press the MP3 / Voice playlist appears on the screen. 4.

  • Page 35: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Record menu This menu is for adjusting settings to be used when capturing still images/video clips . 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the button. [Record] menu is displayed on the screen. 3.
  • Page 36 : Normal Exposure Your DVR-210 adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the DVR-210's automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation can be adjusted from -1.8EV to +1.8EV.
  • Page 37 * When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen - (negative) compensation * People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background * Printed matter comprising white text on blackish paper * Weak reflecting bodies such as evergreen trees or darkish leaves White balance Allows you to select the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

  • Page 38: Playback Menu

    Playback menu This menu sets which adjusts settings used for playback. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the MODE button twice to go to [Select Mode]. 3. Select [Image/Movie] with the zoom lever and press the 4.
  • Page 39 Copy to card This feature allows you to copy your files from the DVR-210’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

  • Page 40: Mp3 Menu

    MP3 menu This allows you to play MP3 files repeatedly or delete MP3 files. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the MODE button twice to go to [Select Mode]. 3. Select [MP3] with the zoom lever, and press the MP3 playlist is displayed.

  • Page 41: Voice Menu

    Voice menu This allows you to play voice files repeatedly or delete voice files. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the 2. Press the MODE button twice to go to [Select Mode]. 3. Select [Voice] with the zoom lever, and press the Voice playlist is displayed.

  • Page 42: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Sets your DVR-210’s operating environment. 1. Turn on the power by pressing and holding the This menu can be accessed from all modes. 2. Press the button, and select [Setup] with the [Setup] menu is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 43 The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. Power off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the DVR-210 is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear. [3 Min]: When the DVR-210 has not been operated, it turns the power off after 3 minutes.
  • Page 44 Reset to default This returns the DVR-210 to the original factory settings. [No]: Does not return to the default settings. [Yes]: Returns to the default settings. Date type This sets the format of date and time on the screen. [Y/M/D]: Year/Month/Day...
  • Page 45 Video out This sets video output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect to the DVR-210. [NTSC]: NTSC system [PAL]: PAL system Light freq. The DVR-210 can be optimized to capture images and video under indoor lighting frequencies of 50Hz and 60Hz.

  • Page 46: Transferring Recorded Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer media content (images, video, MP3s) from the DVR-210 to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 users only). Step 2: Connecting the DVR-210 to your computer.

  • Page 47: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver (Windows 98 Users Only)

    Windows 98 users must install the USB mass storage driver before connecting the DVR-210 to your PC. Windows Me/200/XP users who only wish to transfer files between their PC and DVR-210 do not need to install the USB mass storage driver.

  • Page 48: Step 2: Connecting The Dvr-210 To Your Computer

    CAMERA, MP3 and VOICE folders. Note: When connecting to your computer, there is no need to have batteries in the DVR-210. It will use USB power. Whenever the DVR-210 is connected to your computer by USB, the buttons on the DVR-210 are temporarily disabled.

  • Page 49: Step 3: Downloading Still Images, Voice And Video File

    Step 3: Downloading still images, voice and video files When the DVR-210 is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the "Removable disk" to your computer hard drive.

  • Page 50: Transferring Mp3 Files

    DVR-210. 8. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM, MP3 and VOICE folders. If a memory card is not inserted in the DVR-210, double click on the removable disk and locate the CAMERA, MP3 and VOICE folders.

  • Page 51: Installing Photosuite

    Get your images ready and explore this amazing program. To install PhotoSuite: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the DVR-210 into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click "Install PhotoSuite". Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 52: Installing Photovista

    To install PhotoVista: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the DVR-210 into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click "Install PhotoVista". Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 53: Installing Windvd Creator Svcd

    To install WinDVD Creator SVCD 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the DVR-210 into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click “Install WinDVD Creator SVCD” Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 54: Using The Dvr-210 As A Pc Camera

    USING THE DVR-210 AS A PC/WEB CAMERA Your DVR-210 can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the DVR-210 as a PC camera, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver (same as USB driver).

  • Page 55: Step 1: Installing The Pc Camera Driver

    Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver (same as USB driver) The PC-camera driver included on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

  • Page 56: Step 2: Connecting The Dvr-210 To Your Computer

    5. Position the DVR-210 steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. Note: When using this DVR-210 as a PC camera, there is no need to install any batteries into the DVR-210. Step 3: Running your application software(i.e. Windows NetMeeting) To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconference: 1.

  • Page 57: Devices

    CONNECTING THE DVR-210 TO OTHER DEVICES AV Cable USB Cable Computer SD Card Reader SD Card Reader PCMCIA Adapter Printer Notebook...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image resolution Image quality Recording media Compression format File format Lens Range of focus LCD monitor Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance Interface Power Dimension Weight * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Description 1/2”...

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