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DVR 508NHD
Digital Camcorder

User Manual

© 2009-2012 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 508NHD Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2012 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 Parts of the Digital Camcorder ......................3 Initial Setup ............................4 Main Camcorder Modes ........................7 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................... 8 Minimum System Requirements ......................9 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ..................10 Changing Camcorder Mode ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your digital camcorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your digital camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Digital Camcorder

    Parts of the Digital Camcorder Zoom In Button 12. Power Button Zoom Out Button 13. Up/LED On-Off Button LCD Screen 14. Right/Delete Button AV Out Port 15. OK/Set Button USB Interface 16. Down ViviLink Button Hand Strap Connector 17. MODE Button Lens 18.

  • Page 5: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Slide open the battery compartment SD Memory card (up to 32GB)   cover. needed for normal use. Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries. It is recommended to use a Class 4 ...
  • Page 6 Flip open the LCD screen and power on 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 Installing the Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the batteries properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 7 The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. 1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired default social network and press the OK/SET button to confirm the selection.

  • Page 8: Main Camcorder Modes

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

  • Page 9: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution (5M) 2592x1944, (3M) 2048x1536, (1M) 1280x Video Resolution 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) 1.77”TFT LCD Display Lens Focus Length 120CM-Infinity Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure...

  • Page 10: Minimum System Requirements

    Minimum 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 with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7  Pentium®...

  • Page 11: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.  Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been inserted into your digital camcorder.  Note: SD Card not included and batteries not included. Powering the Digital Camcorder ON Press the Power button to turn your digital camcorder ON.

  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button to toggle between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode and Playback Mode. 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...

  • Page 13: 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 camcorder 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 14 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu LED Lights – Turns on/off the LED lights Delete - Opens the ‘Delete This File’...
  • Page 15 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 16 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 OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Scene’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
  • Page 17 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 18 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camcorder 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 camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 19 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 OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’...
  • Page 20 ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken.
  • Page 21 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 22 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 23 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Silent Mode’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 24 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Frequency’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 25 NTSC – Television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – Television and video standard used in Europe 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘TV Out’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.

  • Page 26: 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.  Press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 27 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Displays the PREVIOUS image Left STOPS a playing video Displays the NEXT image Right Down ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Other PLAYS and PAUSES a playing video...
  • Page 28 Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can select to delete a single video or all images from your digital camcorder through the Delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Delete’...

  • Page 29: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. When you power on your camcorder, it is by default in Video Capture Mode. To enter Photo Capture Mode, 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 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu Turns the LED lights on and off. Delete - Opens the ‘Delete This File’...
  • Page 31 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 32 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Scene’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
  • Page 33 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 34 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Anti-Shake’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
  • Page 35 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Color Effect’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
  • Page 36 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 OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’...
  • Page 37 ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken.
  • Page 38 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 39 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 40 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 41 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Frequency’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 42 NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘TV Out’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.

  • Page 43: 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.  Press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 44 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Displays the PREVIOUS image Left Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals To pause the Slide Show press the UP button;...
  • Page 45 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete images from your digital camcorder through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 46 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camcorder. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Rotate’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
  • Page 47 4) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options. 5) Press the OK/SET button when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the selected photo. 6) You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer. 7) Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To A Tv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV The digital camcorder has an AV slot that allows you to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera’s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the camcorder’s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camcorder To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer Please make sure the SD card is inserted in your camcorder. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

  • Page 52: Getting 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 screen.

  • Page 53: Camcorder Maintenance

    Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. 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. We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder.

  • Page 54: Sakar Warranty Card

    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.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    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 Recycle...

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