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Page 1: User Manual
DVR 896HD 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................2 What’s Included ............................ 2 Parts of the Camcorder ......................... 3 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................4 Main Camcorder Modes ........................9 Camcorder Technical Specifications ....................10 Computer System Requirements ......................11 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ..................12 Changing Camcorder Mode ........................ -
Page 3: Introduction
This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder
Parts of the Camcorder 1. Power Button LED Light 2. USB Connector HDMI / TV Out 3. USB Control Switch 10. Microphone 4. Shutter/Record Button 11. Micro SD Memory Card Slot 5. Speaker 12. Digital Lens 6. HOME Button 13. Battery Compartment 7. -
Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup
Initial Camcorder Setup INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY To Install the Battery: 1) Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2) Insert the battery properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity as shown above. 3) Make sure to insert the lithium battery all the way into the battery compartment. 4) Place the cover on top of the battery and slide back into place to securely close the battery compartment. - Page 6 - Slide the USB switch down to reveal and extend the built-in USB connector. - Connect the camcorder’s USB connector into the USB port on your computer. - The charge light turns on when the battery is charging. - The charge light turns off when the battery is fully charged. B.
- Page 7 INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) Micro SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. Micro SD card not included. To properly install the Micro SD Card: 1) Lift the Micro SD Memory Card cover up and to the side.
- Page 8 POWERING ON THE CAMERA Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder. After powering the camcorder ON for the first time, the camcorder takes you through the Initial Camcorder Setup that allows you to select the camcorder’s language, date/time and ViviLink. See below for details.
- Page 9 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder. 1) Drag up or down to scroll and adjust the Date and Time options as desired. 2) Set the Date and Time and tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the setting and move to the next part of the camcorder setup.
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Page 10: Main Camcorder Modes
Main Camcorder Modes Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the HOME button. The Home menu is shown on the LCD. Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camcorder mode. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. -
Page 11: Camcorder Technical Specifications
Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3264x2448 (8MP 4:3); 3648x2048 (7MP 16:9 HD); 2592x1944 (5MP 4:3); 2048x1536(3MP); Image Resolution 1600x1200 (2MP 4:3); 1920x1080 (2MP 16:9 HD); 640x480 (VGA 4:3) 1920x1080 (FHD); 1280x720 (HD), Video Resolution 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG (Photo), AVI (Video) External Memory... -
Page 12: Computer System Requirements
Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ... -
Page 13: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder Make sure the battery is installed properly and fully charged. Make sure the Micro SD Memory card has been installed properly into your camcorder. Micro SD Memory Card up to 32GB - SD Card not included. POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON. -
Page 14: Changing Camcorder Mode
Changing Camcorder Mode Your camcorder has three main modes: Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camcorder. -
Page 15: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the Menus You camcorder includes the following menus: Home Menus Camcorder Mode Menus Camcorder Setup Menus HOME MENUS The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camcorder modes and settings as well as to the photo slide show and the power off features. - Page 16 CAMCORDER MODE MENUS Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. To access and use the camcorder mode menus: 1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode: Tap MENU as seen on the bottom left of the LCD touch screen to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 17 CAMCORDER SETUP MENUS The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. 1) Press the HOME button to open the Home Menu options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camcorder general settings. 3) Select a Setup Option: ...
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Page 18: Video Capture Mode
Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camcorder 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 camcorder at the scene you would like to capture. - Page 19 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION VIDEO CAPTURE MODE Indicates the Camcorder is in Video Capture Mode Tap to open the Scene Menu options (Auto, Scenery, Night Scenery, SCENE Portrait, Night Portrait, Beach, High Sensitivity) Tap to open the ViviLink for Videos Menu options (YouTube, VIVILINK Photobucket, Flickr, None) MENU...
- Page 20 IMAGE QUALITY Indicates the selected Image Quality (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) Indicates the selected White Balance (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, AWB (WHITE BALANCE) Fluorescent, Incandescent) IMAGE SHARPNESS Indicates the selected Image Sharpness (Sharp, Normal, Soft) LIGHT EXPOSURE Indicates the selected Light Exposure (-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV) Indicates the selected ISO (Auto, 100, 200, 400) METERING Indicates the selected Metering (Center, Multi, Spot)
- Page 21 The Quality Menu Options include: Normal Fine (Default) Super Fine ViviLink Menu (for Videos) 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.
- Page 22 The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include: YouTube Photobucket Flickr None Note: QUICK FUNCTION: The selected ViviLink icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen during preview/stand-by mode. To quickly access the ViviLink Menu options and change as desired, simply tap this icon.
- Page 23 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. The Color Effect Menu Options include: Standard (Default), Sepia, Monochrome, Vivid Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
- Page 24 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.
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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 camcorder. When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. ... - Page 26 VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PLAYBACK MODE Indicates the Camcorder is in Playback Mode DELETE (SINGLE IMAGE) Tap to open the Delete Image Menu options THUMBNAIL VIEW Tap to open the Thumbnail View for Videos and Photos MENU Tap to open the Video Playback Mode Menus Indicates the sequence number of the current file / total number of...
- Page 27 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the video or photo you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
- Page 28 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. Using the ViviLink menu in the Playback Mode, you can either add a new ViviLink to your captured image or change the existing ViviLink.
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Page 29: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. After powering on your digital camcorder, by default the Video Capture Mode displays. To enter Photo Capture Mode: Press the HOME button. Tap the Camera icon to enter Photo Capture Mode. - Page 30 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION Indicates the Camcorder is in Photo Capture Mode PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Note: When Multi Shot is selected, the Photo Capture Mode icon changes to the Multi Shot icon Tap to open the Scene Menu options (Auto, Scenery, Portrait, Night SCENE Scenery, Night Portrait, High Sensitivity, Beach) Tap to open the ViviLink for Photos Menu options (Facebook, Twitgoo,...
- Page 31 Indicates that the Self-Timer feature has been selected 13 SELF-TIMER This icon displays the chosen delay time (2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds, Off) 14 IMAGE QUALITY Indicates the selected Image Quality (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) Indicates the selected White Balance (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, 15 WHITE LEVEL Fluorescent, Incandescent) 16 IMAGE SHARPNESS...
- Page 32 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. The Scene Menu Options include: Night Portrait Auto (Default) Scenery High Sensitivity Portrait Beach Night Scenery Note: QUICK FUNCTION: The selected Scene menu icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen (below the Photo Capture Mode icon) during preview/stand-by mode.
- Page 33 ViviLink Menu (for Photos) 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. The ViviLink for Photos Menu Options include:...
- Page 34 SELF-TIMER MENU The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camcorder’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 35 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. The Color Effect Menu Options include: Standard (Default) Sepia Monochrome Vivid Multi Shot Menu When enabled, the Multi Shot feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Shutter button.
- Page 36 Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’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 camcorder.
- Page 37 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. Center –...
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Page 38: 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 camcorder. When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. ... - Page 39 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PLAYBACK MODE Indicates the Camcorder is in Playback Mode PRINT IMAGE Tap and connect to a PictBridge printer to print the selected photo DELETE (SINGLE IMAGE) Tap to open the Delete Menu options THUMBNAIL VIEW Tap to open the Thumbnail View for Videos and Photos MENU...
- Page 40 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the video or photo you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
- Page 41 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode: Delete ViviLink Rotate REMINDER: For details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating the Menus: MENUS’ section of the user manual. CAMCORDER MODE Delete (Selected File) The Delete menu option allows you to delete only the selected image.
- Page 42 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. Using the ViviLink menu in the Playback Mode, you can either add a new ViviLink to your captured image or change the existing ViviLink.
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Page 43: Camcorder Setup Menus
Camcorder Setup Menus The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. To enter the Camcorder Setup Menus: 1) Press the HOME button to open the Home screen options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the Main Menu options for your camcorder general settings. The following are the menus that appear in the Camcorder Setup Menus: Language Frequency... - Page 44 Date Menu The Date menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. When you capture an image with your camcorder, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. You can also disable the timestamp for future images taken with your camcorder.
- Page 45 When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the camcorder will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use. The Auto Off Menu Options include: 1 Minute 3 Minutes (Default) 5 Minutes Disable (Off)
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Page 46: Slide Show
The Format Menu Options include: Automatically formats Micro SD memory card. All videos and photos are deleted. Exits and returns to the Setup menus without formatting the Micro SD memory card. Default Menu Use this menu to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. The Default Menu Options include: Automatically resets the camcorder settings to Factory Default Settings. -
Page 47: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To A Tv Or Hdtv
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV or HDTV The digital video camera has an AV port and an HD port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) or the HDMI Cable (purchased separately) to the digital video camera’s AV or HDMI slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank. -
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: Getting Photos And Videos From The Camcorder To The Computer
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer A Micro SD Memory 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”... -
Page 51: 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 52 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH OS Connect your digital camcorder to your computer: - Slide the USB switch down to reveal and extend the built-in USB connector. - Insert the camcorder’s built-in USB connector to the computer’s USB port to make the connection.
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Page 53: Camcorder Maintenance
Camcorder Maintenance The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your digital camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital camcorder to heat sources. Do not use you digital camcorder in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. -
Page 54: 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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