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Summary of Contents for Vivitar DVR 410V2
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Page 1: User Manual
DVR 410v2 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 Your Camera Includes ......................2 Parts of the Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................5 Camera Technical Specifications ....................6 Computer System Requirements – Windows ................7 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ................7 Using Your Digital Camera ...................... -
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. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camera
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Page 5: Initial Camera Setup
Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card SD Socket SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for normal use Slide open the Battery Cover and install 3 AAA alkaline batteries with the correct polarity into the battery compartment on the front of the camera. -
Page 6: Main Camera Modes
Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE (M) button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON. -
Page 7: Camera Technical Specifications
Camera Technical Specifications Product type Digital Video Recorder Digital Video resolution 640*480 pixels (30fps) / 320*240 pixels(30fps ) Digital Photo resolution 1280*1024 pixels / 640*480 pixels Image Sensor CMOS Sensor LCD Display 1.8” TFT Color 24 bit RGB Shutter Speed 1/8 sec to 1/5000 sec Internal memory Limited... -
Page 8: 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: Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 ... -
Page 9: Using Your Digital Camera
Using Your Digital Camera Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. 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 16 MB - SD Card not included) Powering the camera ON Press the Power button... -
Page 10: Navigating The Menus
When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button. -
Page 11: Using The Camera Buttons
Using the Camera Buttons Button Function Power Powers on/off the camera Mode (M) Switches between Camera, Video and Playback modes. Opens the Menu Options for each mode. OK/Shutter Video Mode: Starts or stops to record video clips. Photo Mode: ... - Page 12 Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera. 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 13 To view and change the Video settings, press the SET button in the Video mode. The Video menu option icons appear on the bottom of the screen, with the White Balance menu open by default. 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.
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Page 14: Video Playback Mode
Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Note: Videos captured in VGA are of a better quality than QVGA videos and therefore take up more memory. - Page 15 Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. Press the Left - W/Zoom Out button All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.
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Page 16: Photo Capture Mode
This Image, All or Cancel Press the OK/Shutter button to confirm your selection. If you selected „This Image‟, a Delete confirmation message appears. Press the Right or Left direction buttons to select „Yes‟ to delete the current image or „No‟ to exit. If „Yes‟... - Page 17 within the scene on the LCD screen and click the Shutter button to take the picture. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot! Note: The lower the resolution setting the more photos can be taken. However lower resolution photos are of less quality than photos taken at higher resolution. Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Self Timer/Down Button The Photo Capture mode has a self timer feature to include yourself in the photo.
- Page 18 The DVR will now automatically capture 3 photos one after the other with 1 second intervals between the shots. The photos are saved to the SD memory card. Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: Scene , Image Size , Anti-Shake...
- Page 19 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. Note: Photos taken in 1.3M (1280 x 1024) are of a better quality than VGA (640 x 480) photos and therefore take up more of the memory on the SD memory card.
- Page 20 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. If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
- Page 21 White Balance 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. Press the Up or Down direction buttons to select the White Balance option in the Setup menu.
- Page 22 Press the OK/Shutter button. Press the Up or Down direction buttons to select a Quality option from the menu that appears: Super Quality, Fine Quality and Normal Quality Press the OK/Shutter button to confirm, save and exit to the Photo Capture mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
- Page 23 Press the OK/Shutter button to confirm, save and exit to the Photo Capture mode. All the menus will now appear in the language you selected. Frequency The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale.
- Page 24 Press the OK/Shutter button to confirm and begin the format. Once the SD card is formatted all the images sitting on the card will be erased and the camera will revert to the Photo Capture mode. TV Out The camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera`s LCD screen. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.
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Page 25: Photo Playback Mode
Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback Mode. The playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera Once in the Playback mode, press the Up or Down direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card. - Page 26 Zooms in to the selected photo. Right Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. Displays the NEXT image. Down Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Rotate , Protect , Delete...
- Page 27 Note: Locked photo are protected from being accidentally deleted but will be erased if the memory card is formatted. Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the Delete menu. You can delete one image at a time or delete all except the protected photos and videos that are currently stored and saved on the memory card.
- Page 28 Press the Right or Left direction buttons to select the Crop Image menu. Press the Up or Down direction buttons to select the Crop submenu option: Crop Cancel To Crop, select „Crop‟ and press the OK/Shutter button. A green frame will appear in the center of the LCD. To the left of the frame 3 icons appear: Move Crop Exit...
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Page 29: Connecting The Camera To A Tv
Connecting the Camera to a TV Your camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera`s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the the camera‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank. -
Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get Images from device”... -
Page 33: 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 the Tour” button on the application`s Home page. -
Page 34: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) Slide the lever on the side of the camera to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camera to connect your camera to the USB port on your computer. -
Page 35: 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 from the time of purchase. -
Page 36: Technical Support
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.