Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular 1. Introduction Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 is a unique combination of a binocular and digital camera. It is designed for simple operational utility with these features: o Fully functional binocular o Integral Digital Camera offering: Digital-still image capture of the scene Continuous shooting (movie) mode –...
7. USB cable 8. Lens hood 9. Instruction Manual* 10. Warranty card Please note that inclusions and accessories will vary depending upon your retailer. * Updates to this Product User Manual will be available on the Vivitar website at www.vivitar.com...
Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular 2.2 LCD Display Digital camera modes and functions are presented on the information LCD display on the top of the binocular frame. Press and hold the Menu button for three seconds to power-on the camera. The camera will beep as it powers-up.
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Resolution setting PC Camera mode Note: The sequence of the digital camera menu presentation is the same as this table. When the batteries are low, the LCD display will blink and the camera will automatically turn off. Press Shutter to delete the last image. The counter will decrease by one.
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Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular 3. Binocular Operation Adjusting the Pupil Distance Hold the two barrels of the binocular in each hand. Pull the barrels together or apart until you see a single circular field with both eyes. This is the best inter-pupillary distance for observation.
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Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular 3.1 Digital Camera Operation The MagnaCam 1025x1 digital camera has two imaging modes: still image mode, and movie mode. 3.1.1 Still Image Mode (for shooting individual frames) - Press the Menu button to turn on the camera and observe the LCD display.
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Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular 3.1.2 Self-Timer Shooting - Press Menu until Press the Shutter button. The LCD will countdown, the LED will flash, and the camera will beep for 10 seconds. 3.1.3 Movie Shooting - Press Menu until View the object through the binocular.
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Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular 3.1.4 Downloading Images - If your PC operating system is Win98, you must install the USB driver before downloading images. To install the USB driver, insert the Driver CD, and click on “Magnacamsetup” to start auto-run installation.
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Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular 3.1.5 PC/ Bino web Cam Mode - PC users may use their MagnaCam as a PC/Web camera. To use your MagnaCam as a PC/web cam you must first “Magnacamsetup” to start auto-run installation (Applies to all version of Windows).
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Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular the PCCam window: Computer System Requirements: Your digital camera images can be transferred to you computer for viewing and processing. As a minimum your computer should have: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP 200 MHz processor 128 MB RAM...
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Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular Precautions and Warnings: WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular 4. Software Installation Software and drivers should be installed before connecting the MagnaCam to your PC for the first time. Windows users should insert the enclosed CD into your computers CD-ROM drive. The CD should run automatically. If not, go to My Computer and click on the CD-ROM icon.
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Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular The installer will copy the necessary files. Click “Finish” to complete the installation and restart your PC.
To clean your digital binocular, use a mild detergent and soft damp cloth. Important Note Regarding Image Storage The MagnaCam 1025x1 camera features SDRAM memory built-in. If battery power is removed for more than 30 seconds your images will be erased. Therefore, please download your images to your computer before taking out, or replacing, the battery.