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DVR 1020HD
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 1020HD 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

    Contents Introduction ............................2 What‟s Included ............................ 2 Camera Technical Specifications ......................3 Computer System Requirements – Windows ..................4 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ..................4 Parts of the Camera ..........................5 Initial Camera Setup ..........................6 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ..................9 Changing Camera Mode ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos 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: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3264x2448 (8M), 2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) / Image Resolution 1600x1200(2M) / 1280x1024(1M) / 640x480(VGA) 1920x1080 (FHD), 1280x720 (HD), 848x480 (D1), Video Resolution VGA 640x480 (640), QVGA 320x240 (320) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SDHC Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.7 Inch TFT Zoom...

  • Page 5: Computer System Requirements - Windows

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

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Display Button 13. Down / Zoom Out Button Delete Button 14. OK Button MODE Button 15. Left / ViviLink Button POWER Button 16. Speaker MENU Button 17. LCD Screen Up / Zoom In Button 18. Self-Timer LED Indicator USB Port 19.

  • Page 7: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Insert 3 x AA batteries as shown above.  SD Memory card Alkaline batteries recommended (not (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. included).  SDHC Class 4 (or higher) recommended (not included).
  • Page 8 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON Installing the Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 9 3) Powering ON the camera Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. 2) The Language selection menu will appear. 3) Press the Up and Down buttons to select the language of your choice and press the OK button to confirm the selection.

  • Page 10: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Camera

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

  • Page 11: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE 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 video 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 your digital video recorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 13 captured images - Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode - Exits the menu screen MENU - Note: Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to navigate the menus. Saves your selected option in the Menu view Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, MODE and Playback Mode DISPLAY...
  • Page 14 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 15 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 White Balance Menu 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 18 Image Sharpness Menu 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. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
  • Page 19 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) This setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 20 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 – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.
  • Page 21 Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
  • Page 22 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. When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 23 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” for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television. NTSC –...

  • Page 24: Video Playback Mode

    Reset All Settings (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Reset All Settings menu. The “Default Setting”...
  • Page 25  Videos appear with an „AVI‟ icon on the top left of the LCD screen. Play Your Selected Video:  Press the Shutter button to START playing the video.  Press the Shutter button again to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and pausing as needed.
  • Page 26 Thumbnail View  To select an AVI (video) in the Thumbnail View: press the OK button Other Shutter STARTS and PAUSES the video playback Saves your selected option in the Menu view Opens the Delete Menu Delete - Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode Note: Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to navigate the MENU menus...
  • Page 27 ViviLink for Videos Menu 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. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 28 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site. 7) Remember that 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, from the ViviLink menu in Photo Playback mode, or from the menu accessed by pressing the ViviLink button in the Video Capture Mode.

  • Page 29: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. After powering on the digital video camera, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 30 Delete Image - Opens the Delete Menu with the option to delete the last captured image (video or photo) or to delete all, unlocked Delete captured images - Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode - Exits the menu screen MENU - Note: Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to navigate the menus.
  • Page 31 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 32 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu. 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 35 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the OK 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 button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 36 9) This setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. White Balance Menu 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.
  • Page 37 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 38 Light Exposure Menu 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 39 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN 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 direction button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 40 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Language menu. 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 41 To Set the Date and Time: 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Date/Time menu. 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option, and then press the OK button to open the menu.
  • Page 42 When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Auto Power Off menu.
  • Page 43 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” for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television. NTSC –...
  • Page 44 Reset All Settings (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Reset All Settings menu. The “Default Setting”...

  • Page 45: 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 46 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function - Displays the PREVIOUS image Left - Navigates in the Thumbnail View - Zooms In to the photo - Navigates in the Thumbnail View - Stops the Photo Slide Show - Displays the NEXT image...
  • Page 47 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. Remember, you can also access the Delete menu simply by pressing the Delete quick function button.
  • Page 48 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Rotate menu. 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 49 ViviLink Menu 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. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 50: Connecting The Digital Video Camera To A Tv

    6) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site. 9) Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Connecting The Camera 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 53: 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 Built-in USB Connector during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1) Select the “Get Images”...

  • Page 54: Get 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 page.

  • Page 55: Camera Maintenance

    5) 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. 6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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.

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