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© 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DVR 910HD Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2010 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) / 3648x2048(7M-HD) / 2592x1944(5M) / Image Resolution 2048x1536(3M) / 1920x1080(2M-HD) / 640x480(VGA) Video Resolution 1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240 File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.7 Inch TFT Lens f=7mm, F3.0...

  • 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  Pentium®...

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Power button 2. ViviLink button 3. Photo Shutter Button 4. Video Shutter Button 5. LCD Screen 6. LED 7. W / Zoom Out 8. T / Zoom In 9. MODE Button 10. MENU Button 11. OK Button 12.

  • Page 7: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Flip open the LCD screen. 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 8 2) Installing the SD Memory Card IMPORTANT: You must use a Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. SD card not included. To properly insert the SD Card: - Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera.
  • Page 9 Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the OK button to confirm the selection. 2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup.

  • 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.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.  (SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.

  • Page 11: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button on the top left of the LCD Panel. 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 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 the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 13 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional joystick control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left No function in Video Capture Mode Light Exposure – Changes the Light Exposure Setting EV + Delete - Opens the „Delete This Video‟...
  • 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 allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Push the joystick 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) Push the joystick 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) Remember that 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 Mode Menu TV Mode 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  Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin. The memory card will be completely formatted. Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 25: 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 MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 26 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional joystick 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 exit the Slide Show, press any button) Displays the NEXT image...
  • Page 27 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your digital video camera through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 28 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 29: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital 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 on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 30 MENU Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode  Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture  MODE Mode, and Playback Mode Exits the menu screen  Turns On/Off the LED Lights  Saves your selected option in the Menu view ...
  • 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 allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Push the joystick 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) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu. 3) Push the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 35 3) Push the joystick 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) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 36 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) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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.
  • Page 37 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
  • Page 38 ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera 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 39 2) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Metering menu. 3) Push the joystick 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.
  • Page 40 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Date/Time menu. 3) Push the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 41 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) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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.
  • Page 42 2) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Frequency menu. 3) Push the joystick 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.
  • Page 43 Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Firmware menu. The “Restore Factory Settings”...

  • Page 44: 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 MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 45 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional joystick control button 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 (to exit the Slide Show, press any button) Displays the NEXT image...
  • Page 46 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 videos from your digital video camera through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 47 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 48 6) Push the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 49 8) Remember that you cannot delete locked videos. Print This Photo Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. 1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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

    Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV The camera has a 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 will turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.

  • 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 cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2) The “Get media from device”...

  • 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 the Tour” button on the application‟s Home page.

  • Page 55: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appear on the LCD. 3) The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • 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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