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38056v2
Digital Camcorder
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© 2009-2012 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

    38056v2 Digital Camcorder with Camera 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

    Getting Videos and Photos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer ................59 Get started! ................................60 Transferring Images from the Camcorder to Your Computer Manually ............... 61 Camcorder Maintenance ............................62 Sakar Warranty Card ..............................63 Technical Support ..............................64 Troubleshooting ................................. 64...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your camera. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. Note: Your digital camcorder requires an SD Memory card for normal use (SDHC memory card up to 32GB).

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder...
  • Page 5 9. Right/LED Light Battery Compartment 1. UP/Zoom In 2. MODE Button 10. Down / Zoom Out / Thumbnail View SD Memory Card Slot 3. Power Button Wrist Strap Connector 11. LED Light 4. Left/ViviLink 12. Microphone AV Out Port 5. LCD Screen 13.

  • Page 6: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Install SDHC Memory card Insert 3 x AAA batteries. (up to 32GB) before use Alkaline batteries (not included). recommended (not included).
  • Page 7 Turning On the Camcorder Using the Camcorder Accessing Selecting the menu the modes When powering the camcorder ON for the first time, the camcorder will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Camcorder ON Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries.
  • Page 8 To properly insert the SDHC Card: Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camcorder (see SD icon by the SD card slot). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly. Note: ...

  • 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 on your camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON.

  • Page 10: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, Image Resolution (1M) 1280x1024 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels (HD) 1280x720 pixels, (D1) 720x480 pixels, Video Resolution (VGA) 640X480pixels (30fps), (QVGA) 320x240 pixels File Format JPEG (photos) / AVI (videos) External Memory SD MMC SDHC (up to 32G)–...

  • Page 11: Computer System Requirements - Windows Os

    Metering Center, Multi, Spot Language English Microphone Speaker Interface USB 2.0 (HS) Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 System Requirements Mac OSX v10.5.x and above Battery 3 x AAA Alkaline batteries 0~40 C Working Temperature Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: ...

  • Page 12: Computer System Requirements - Mac Os

    Computer System Requirements – MAC OS To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later  1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space ...

  • Page 13: Changing The Camcorder Mode

    Powering the camcorder OFF While the camcorder is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camcorder OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camcorder will power off completely. Note: When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery” message will appear on the LCD screen. The camcorder will automatically power off a few moments later.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    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 Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

  • Page 15: 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 display Video Capture Mode by default. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture. Click the UP - Zoom In and Down - Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired.
  • Page 16 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Opens the ViviLink for Videos Menu LEFT During Video Capture: Pauses and continues your video capture Zooms In Turns LED Light Off/On RIGHT...
  • Page 17 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 18 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 19 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. Quality Menu The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder.
  • Page 20 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 21 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 Multi – Used in standard conditions the camcorder 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 24 Date/Time Menu 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. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 25 Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camcorder’s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects (except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camcorder emits when performing camcorder functions. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu.
  • Page 26 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale.
  • Page 27 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Format SD menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. To exit without formatting the card, select “Cancel” and press the OK button. To proceed with the format, select “Yes”...
  • Page 28 Firmware v.1.0.2 (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camcorder or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Firmware menu.

  • Page 29: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit videos and photos 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 30 Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button. All the images on your camcorder will appear in the Thumbnail View. Videos appear with a ‘V’ on the left corner of the thumbnail. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. Press the OK button to enlarge the image full size.
  • Page 31 Other  Starts and pauses the video playback Shutter/OK  Confirms and saves your selected menu option  Opens the Delete Menu and allows you to delete the selected image Delete  Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the MENU UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.
  • Page 32 Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete images from your camcorder through the Delete menu. Remember, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete button. View the image you would like to delete. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 33 Protect/Lock Menu Videos and Photos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. View the image you would like to protect or lock. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.

  • Page 34: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder.  When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode.  Press the MODE button once to access the Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camcorder to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 35 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Quick Function Button Function Opens the ViviLink for Photos Menu LEFT Zooms In Turns LED Light Off/On RIGHT Zooms Out DOWN Other ...
  • Page 36 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 37 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 38 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. Quality Menu The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder.
  • Page 39 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Self-Timer menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
  • Page 40 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camcorder 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 camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 41 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. Multi Shot Menu When enabled, the Multi Shot feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Shutter button. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements.
  • Page 42 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Sharpness menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 43 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. 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.
  • Page 44 Language Menu You can select your camcorder’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 45 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 46 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 47 Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camcorder 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 camcorder.
  • Page 48 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. To exit without formatting the card, select “Cancel” and press the OK button. To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the OK button. You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card. ...

  • Page 49: Photo Playback Mode

    Firmware v.1.0.2 (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camcorder or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Firmware menu.
  • Page 50 Viewing Photos on Your Camcorder Select your Photo:  Once in Playback Mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camcorder’s memory card until you find the image you would like to view. ...
  • Page 51 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function  Displays the PREVIOUS image LEFT  Zooms in to the selected photo  Displays the NEXT image RIGHT ...
  • Page 52 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camcorder through the delete menu. Remember, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete button View the image you would like to delete.
  • Page 53 DELETE ALL  Select “Yes” to delete the all the images, and then press OK to confirm. All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank “No File” screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No File’ screen. Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked.
  • Page 54 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
  • Page 55 Slide Show Menu The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time for each picture to display on the LCD during the Slide Show. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Slide Show menu.

  • Page 56: Connecting The Camcorder To A Tv

    Connecting the Camcorder to a TV The camcorder 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 camera’s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the digital video recorder as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.

  • Page 57: 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 58 Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions. If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window.

  • Page 59: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer Push open the USB cover on the side of the camcorder up to reveal the retractable built -in USB connector. Power the camcorder on. Insert the camera’s built-in USB connector to the computer’s USB port to make the connection. The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device.

  • Page 60: Get Started

    The “Get media from device” window opens. You can select to download photos, videos or both. Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only USB device connected then it will be selected automatically. Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files.

  • Page 61: Transferring Images From The Camcorder To Your Computer Manually

    Transferring Images from the Camcorder to Your Computer Manually WINDOWS Push open the USB cover on the side of the camcorder up to reveal the retractable built -in USB connector. Plug the USB connector into an available USB port on your computer. Power the camcorder ON.

  • Page 62: Camcorder Maintenance

    Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. Apple iPad Camera Connection: 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: 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 camera using the built-in...

  • Page 63: 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 64: Technical Support

    Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer’s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there. 38056v2(1.2)-042312-TA-v.1.0.2...

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