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Page 1: User Manual
DVR 378 Digital Camcorder with Camera 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 Parts of the Camcorder ........................ 3 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................ 4 Main Camcorder Modes ....................... 6 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................... 7 Computer System Requirements – Windows ................8 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ................8 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Recorder ................ -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital video recorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder
Parts of the Camcorder 1. Power Button 10. LCD Screen 2. Shutter Button 11. Lens 3. MODE Button 12. SD Memory Card Slot 4. SET (Menu/Delete) Button 13. USB Lever 5. Up / Zoom In Button 14. USB Connector 6. Down / Zoom Out Button 15. -
Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup
Initial Camcorder Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Make sure the camcorder is powered OFF. Insert SD Memory card Slide the battery cover off. (up to 16GB) before use. Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries. Turning On the Camcorder Using the Camcorder... - Page 6 Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a downward direction to open the cover. Insert 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included) with the correct polarity, according to the polarity illustrated inside the battery compartment.
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Page 7: Main Camcorder Modes
Main Camcorder Modes Your digital video recorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital video recorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video recorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON. -
Page 8: Camcorder Technical Specifications
Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution 1280x1024 pixels (1.3MP), 640x480 pixels (VGA) Video Resolution 640X480pixels (VGA 30fps), 320X240pixels (QVGA 30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI SD/MMC/SDHC (up to 16GB) – SD Card Memory Card not External Memory included LCD Display 1.77 Inch TFT Lens... -
Page 9: 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 10: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Recorder
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Recorder Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. If your camcorder comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. ... -
Page 11: Changing Camcorder Mode
Changing Camcorder Mode Your digital video recorder 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 12: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the Menus 1) From the Video or Photo Capture Mode, press the SET button to open the camcorder setting menus. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll and highlight the desired menu. 2) Press the Shutter/OK or RIGHT button to view the selected submenu options. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight a specific submenu option, then (if applicable) press the RIGHT or LEFT direction control button to toggle and select the submenu setting. - Page 13 Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture. Press the UP - Zoom In and Down - Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired.
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Page 14: Video Playback Mode
Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with your digital video recorder. When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default. ... - Page 15 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function - Displays the PREVIOUS image LEFT - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images - Displays the NEXT image RIGHT - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images...
- Page 16 Video Playback: DELETE While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camcorder through the Delete menu. Delete Video: Select the image you wish to delete. Press the SET button to open the „Delete File‟ menu. Press the RIGHT or LEFT direction control button to highlight the desired option, and then press the Shutter/OK button confirm and continue.
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Page 17: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. Press the MODE button once to enter the Photo Capture mode. Taking a Picture Turn on your digital video recorder. -
Page 18: Photo Playback Mode
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function Photo Resolution – Changes between 1M and VGA Photo Resolution LEFT Zooms in Photo Resolution – Changes between 1M and VGA Photo Resolution RIGHT DOWN Zooms out... - Page 19 Viewing Captured Photos on Your Camcorder Select your Photo: Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll through the images on your digital video recorder‟s memory card until you find the image you would like to view. ...
- Page 20 DELETE Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the Left, Up, Right, and Down directions control buttons. Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and MODE Playback Mode Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image 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 use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
- Page 21 Press the RIGHT or LEFT direction control button to highlight the desired option, and then press the Shutter/OK button confirm and continue. - Select „No‟ then press the Shutter/OK button to exit without deleting the selected video. - Select „Yes‟ then press the Shutter/OK button to delete the selected video. Delete All Images (all videos and photos): Press the SET button to open the „Delete File‟...
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Page 22: Camcorder Settings
Camcorder Settings The following are your Camcorder Setting menus: Sounds, Auto Review, Power Frequency, Power Save, Date & Time, Language, Format, Reset All Sounds Menu The Sounds menu allows you to control the various sounds emitted by the camcorder. Shutter: The sound heard when the Shutter button is pushed for photo capture. ... - Page 23 Auto Review Menu The Auto Review menu allows you to control the amount of time the preview of your image appears on the LCD screen immediately after you have captured the image. Off: There is no preview of your captured image. ...
- Page 24 1) From the Video or Photo Capture Mode, press the SET button to open the camcorder setting menus. 2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll and highlight the Power Frequency menu. 3) Press the Shutter/OK or RIGHT button to view the selected submenu options. 4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight a specific submenu option.
- Page 25 Date & Time Menu The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. 1) From the Video or Photo Capture Mode, press the SET button to open the camcorder setting menus. 2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll and highlight the Date & Time menu. 3) Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting.
- Page 26 Format Menu You can use the Format Memory menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your digital video camera‟s SD Memory card. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your digital video camera’s memory card.
- Page 27 Yes – Automatically deletes all the images (both videos and photos) on your camcorder‟s SD memory card. No – Exits the Format menu and returns to the Main menu screen without formatting your SD memory card. 1) From the Video or Photo Capture Mode, press the SET button to open the camcorder setting menus.
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Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camcorder To Your Computer
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer NOTE: An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the USB connector during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. Select the “Get Images”... -
Page 31: 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 a Tour” button on the application’s Home page. -
Page 32: Transferring Images From My Camcorder To My Computer Manually
Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually WINDOWS Slide down the lever on the side of the camcorder to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camcorder to connect your camcorder to the USB port on your computer. -
Page 33: Camcorder Maintenance
iPad: Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Apple iPad Manually Apple iPad Camera Connection: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below: 1) Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your digital... -
Page 34: 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 35: 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.