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DVR 1080HD
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 1080HD 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 ........................8 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................... 9 Computer System Requirements ......................10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ..................11 Changing Modes ..........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

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

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder 1. Lens 13. LCD Screen 2. LED Light 14. LED Busy Indicator Light 3. Microphone 15. LED Charging Indicator Light 4. Power Button 16. Shutter Button 5. Up / LED Button 17. Wrist Strap Connector 6. Right / Delete Button 18.

  • Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup 1) Installing the Battery Make sure the battery has been inserted properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. (See photo above.) Make sure to insert the lithium battery all the way into the battery compartment. To Charge the Battery: Upon first use make sure the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 6 NOTE: Some camcorder features will not work if the battery power level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder automatically turns off a few seconds later. The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below: Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power...
  • Page 7 3) Powering ON the Camcorder Flip open the LCD screen. Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder. 4) Setting the Camcorder Language  You will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. The Language options appear. Drag up or down to scroll and view the menu options. ...
  • Page 8 6) Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camcorder. 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 software application.

  • Page 9: Main Camcorder Modes

    Main Camcorder Modes Your camcorder has different modes for the various functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button to toggle between the modes. Alternatively you can press the MENU button to open the Menu options on the touch LCD screen. To change modes on the LCD screen, tap Camera, Video, or Playback.

  • Page 10: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 4000x3000 (12.1MP) / 3648x2736 (10MP) / 3264x2488 (8.1MP) / Image Resolution 2592x1944 (5.1MP) / 2048x1536 (3.1MP) Video Resolution 1920x1080 (FHD) / 1280x720 (HD) / VGA 640x480 File Format JPEG (Photo) / AVI (Video) External Memory Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Micro Memory card (up to 32GB) 2.7 Inch Touch TFT / Flip LCD –...

  • Page 11: Computer System Requirements

    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® 4 processor (or above)
 ...

  • Page 12: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder  Make sure the battery has been installed properly into your digital camcorder and fully charged.  Make sure a Micro SD card has been installed properly into your camcorder. (Micro SDHC Class 4 card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camcorder ON Flip open the LCD display panel.

  • Page 13: Changing Modes

    Changing Modes 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 14: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus You camcorder includes the following menus:  Home Menus  Camcorder Mode Menus  Camcorder Setup Menus You can access and change camcorder settings by the following methods: 1) Icons on the LCD Touch Screen: While in the Photo, Video, Playback Modes in Preview/Standby: You can toggle between the menu options each time you tap a menu icon that appears on the LCD screen until you see the desired option.
  • Page 15 Tap to enter Camcorder General Settings Setup Slide Show Tap to begin Photo Slide Show Touch to Power off your digital camcorder Power Off Camcorder Mode Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.  The menus can be accessed by tapping the MENU icon on the LCD screen or by pressing the SET button.
  • Page 16 NOTE: Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder and do not display an icon on the LCD screen. Accessing the Camcorder Mode Menus: SET Button 1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode: Press the SET button to open the Main Menus for the current mode.
  • Page 17 Camcorder Setup Menus The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. NOTE: The menu settings are saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. 1) Press the MENU (Home) button to open the Home screen options. Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camcorder general settings.

  • Page 18: Camcorder Options: Led Light, Quick Function Buttons, Display

    Camcorder Options: LED Light, Quick Function Buttons, Display LED Flash Light Option To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the 2 LED lights on the front of the camcorder below the lens. LED ON/OFF: Press the UP Quick Function Button.

  • Page 19: Video Capture Mode

    Display: Hide/Show the LCD Icons 1) Press the DISPLAY (DISP.) button to hide the display of the icons on the screen. 2) Press the DISPLAY (DISP.) button a second time to place the camera in standby/power save mode. NOTE: The LCD screen turns black. 3) Press the DISPLAY (DISP.) button a third time to redisplay the icons on the screen and reactivate the camcorder.
  • Page 20 4) A red, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the recording is in progress. On the top right, the recording time appears, indicating the amount of elapsed time as the video is being captured. 5) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.
  • Page 21 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 Beach Night Scenery High Sensitivity Portrait Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder.
  • Page 22 ViviLink Menu (for Videos) 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. The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include:...
  • Page 23 Color Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. The Color Menu Options include: Standard (Default) Sepia Monochrome Vivid 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.
  • Page 24 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 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. ...
  • Page 26 Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the video or photo 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 easily navigate to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
  • Page 27 ViviLink Menu (for Videos) 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. The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include:...

  • Page 28: 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 MODE button once to open the Playback Mode. ...
  • Page 29 Taking a Self Portrait Picture You can also capture your photos using the flip screen. When you would like to quickly include yourself in the photo, simply open the LCD display and flip it around – 180 degrees. Hold the camera steady facing towards you at arm’s length (30~45cm). Make sure you can see yourself on the LCD screen.
  • Page 30 The Scene Menu Options include: Night Portrait Auto (Default) Scenery Beach Night Scenery High Sensitivity Portrait Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera’s memory. The Resolution Menu Options include: 4000x3000 3648x2736...
  • Page 31 ViviLink Menu (for Photos) 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. The ViviLink for Photos Menu Options include:...
  • Page 32 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. Set the desired Self-Timer delay, press the Shutter button on your camera and position yourself in front of the camera as desired. The Self-Timer Menu Options include: 2 seconds 5 seconds...
  • Page 33 The Face Detect Menu Options include: Activates the Face Detect feature Disables the Face Detect feature (Default) White Level Menu Using the White Level feature your camera can adjust to the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Level setting to match your current environment allows the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
  • Page 34 This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements. The Multi Shot Menu Options include: Activates the Multi Shot feature Disables the Multi Shot feature (Default) Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera.
  • Page 35 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 36: 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. ...
  • Page 37  To quickly return to the original size of the photo, tap the return icon or press the SET button. Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the video or photo 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 easily navigate to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
  • Page 38 It you would like to save the images, please make sure to copy your images to your computer first before deleting them. ViviLink Menu (for Photos) 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.
  • Page 39 The ViviLink for Photos Menu Options include: Facebook Twitgoo Twitpic Photobucket Flickr MySpace Picasa Albums None (Default) Lock Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. The Lock Menu Options include: Locks or Unlocks the selected file (video or photo) Lock/Unlock One...
  • Page 40 4) Tap the Rotate icon to rotate the photo each time by 90 clockwise 5) To save, tap the Return icon. 6) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback Mode. Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camera with the Crop feature. 1) View the photo you would like to crop.

  • Page 41: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. To enter the Camera Setup Menus: 1) Press the MENU (HOME) button to open the Home screen options. Tap the Setup icon to enter the Main Menu options for your camera general settings. The following are the menus that appear in the Camera Setup Menus: Language Frequency...
  • Page 42 The Date/Time Stamp Menu Options include: The timestamp will appear on photos taken The date stamp will not appear on photos taken Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera’s Silent Mode to disable all of the sound effects (except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camera emits when performing camera functions.
  • Page 43 Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country’s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera. The Frequency Menu Options include: UK, Europe and Australia 50HZ...

  • Page 44: Slide Show

    TV Out Menu TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the Digital camcorder to the HDTV” for further information on how to connect your digital camcorder to your television. The TV Out Menu Options include: Television and video standard used in America, Canada NTSC...

  • Page 45: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To The Tv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV The camcorder has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen. On plugging the TV-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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. 8) 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 48: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camcorder To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camcorder 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 Images from device”...

  • Page 49: 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 a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.
  • Page 50 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camera is now connected to the computer as a Mass Storage Device. The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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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