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DVR 790HD
3D Digital Camcorder

User Manual

© 2009-2011 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: User Manual

    DVR 790HD 3D Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2011 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 ........................8 Camera Technical Specifications ....................9 Computer System Requirements ....................10 Powering the Camera On/Off ...................... 11 Changing Camcorder Mode .......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos 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 camcorder.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Power Button 10. Shutter Button 2D/3D/Up/Slide Show Button 11. Zoom Out / Zoom In Delete / Down Button 12. Indicator Light LED On-Off / Left Button 13. USB / AV / HDMI Slot ViviLink / Right Button 14.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Charging the Battery To charge your battery, first connect the USB Cable to your camera. Then follow one of the steps below: - Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera. - Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
  • Page 6 Battery Power:  Some features, such as Flash, will not work if the battery power level is low.  When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will automatically turn off a few seconds later. ...
  • Page 7 Turning On the Camera Using the Camera When powering the camera on for the FIRST time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON Battery Make sure the battery is fully charged. SD Card Make sure the SD Memory Card has been inserted properly.
  • Page 8 After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup. Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default settings.

  • Page 9: Main Camera Modes

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

  • Page 10: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 2592 x1944 (5M) / 2048 x 1536 (3.1M) / 1920 x 1080 (2M-HD) / 640 x Image Resolution 480 (VGA) 1280 x 720 (HD); 640 x 480(VGA) ;320 x 240(QVGA) Video Resolution File Format JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video) Internal Memory 16MB DDR1(Buffer)

  • Page 11: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 12: Powering The Camera On/Off

    Powering the Camera On/Off  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.

  • Page 13: Changing Camcorder Mode

    Changing Camcorder Mode Your camcorder has three main modes: Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

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

  • Page 15: 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 camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 16 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional joystick button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function LED Light – Turns the LED light on or off. Left 3D Option – Toggles between 3D and 2D image capture Delete - Opens the „Delete This Video‟...
  • Page 17 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s 2D and/or 3D Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 18 3D Calibration – (3D Image Capture only) The 3D Calibration Menu allows you to control the 3D coordinates of your image. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the 3D Calibration menu. Push the joystick button UP or DOWN to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 19 Image Resolution Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory.
  • Page 20 White Balance Menu (2D Image Capture only) The White Balance feature allows your camera 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 camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
  • Page 21 Image Sharpness Menu (2D Image Capture only) You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
  • Page 22 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. 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 23 subject in the center Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot –...
  • Page 24 Language Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Language menu. Push the joystick button UP or DOWN to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 25 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. To Set the Date and Time: Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.
  • Page 26 Frequency Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) 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 27 8) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Format Memory Card Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s memory card.
  • Page 28 You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings.  Select “No” to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings.  Select “Yes” and press the SET button to proceed with the reset. You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camcorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 29: 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 camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 30 wish to view. Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size. Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Displays the PREVIOUS image Left...
  • Page 31 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode – for both 3D and 2D Video Capture: Delete Menu (3D and 2D Images) While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the Delete menu. View the video you would like to delete.
  • Page 32 (3D and 2D Images) The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 33 Protect/Lock Menu (3D and 2D Images) Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.

  • Page 34: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode When the digital camcorder is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode by default. Press the Mode button once to enter Photo Capture Mode. The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. Taking a Picture While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 35 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Function LED Light – Turns the LED light on or off. Left 3D Option – Toggles between 3D and 2D image capture Delete –...
  • Page 36 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s 2D and/or 3D Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 37 3D Calibration – (3D Image Capture only) The 3D Calibration Menu allows you to control the 3D coordinates for your image. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the 3D Calibration menu. Push the joystick button UP or DOWN to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 38 Image Resolution Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera‟s memory.
  • Page 39 Self-Timer Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the picture yourself.
  • Page 40 Face Detect Menu (2D Image Capture only) The Face Detect feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera‟s display. This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality.
  • Page 41 White Balance Menu (2D Image Capture only) The White Balance feature allows your camera 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 camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
  • Page 42 Multi SnapShots Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take six 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 43 Light Exposure Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟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 camera.
  • Page 44 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 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 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 45 Language Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Language menu. Push the joystick button UP or DOWN to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 46 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. To Set the Date and Time: Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Date/Time menu.
  • Page 47 Auto Power Off Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) 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. When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be powered on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 48 TV Output Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) TV Output menu allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 49  Select “No” to exit without formatting.  Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. The memory card will be completely formatted. Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu (3D and 2D Image Capture) Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 50: 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 camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 51 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left Displays the PREVIOUS image Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals.
  • Page 52 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode – for both 3D and 2D Video Capture:: Delete Menu (3D and 2D Images) While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the Delete menu. View the photo you would like to delete.
  • Page 53 (3D and 2D Images) The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 54 Rotate Menu (2D Photos only) Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Rotate menu. Push the joystick button UP or DOWN to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 55 Protect/Lock Menu (3D and 2D Images) Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.

  • Page 56: Connecting The Camcorder To A Tv And Hdtv

    Connecting the Camcorder to a TV and HDTV Connecting the Camcorder to the TV The camcorder has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s LCD screen. On plugging the TV-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camcorder as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.
  • Page 57 Turn on the HDTV and switch to HDMI-mode. Turn on the camcorder. When the camera is set to Video or Photo Capture mode, you can preview the subjects you want to record on the TV screen and view the recording on the TV. When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the stored photos and videos on the TV.

  • Page 58: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software 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. 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”...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer A Micro SD Memory card needs to be inserted in the camcorder. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. Select the “Get Images”...

  • Page 61: 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 a Tour” button on the application’s Home page.
  • Page 62 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: Camera Maintenance

    Camera Maintenance The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging Do not expose your camera to heat sources. Do not use you camera in wet or moist conditions. 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 64: Technical Support

    Coventry, CV3 4PE 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.
  • Page 65 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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