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Page 1: User Manual
610v2 Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2016 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 Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................7 Camera Technical Specifications ....................8 Computer System Requirements ....................9 Powering the Camera On/Off ..................... 10 Changing Camera 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 Camera
Parts of the Camera Power Button 11. Battery Compartment Shutter Button 12. SD Memory Card Slot Left / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View Button 13. USB Connector Right / Zoom In Button 14. USB Lever MODE (M) Button 15. Wrist Strap Connector SET/OK Button 16. -
Page 5: Initial Camera Setup
Initial Camera Setup INSTALLING THE BATTERIES INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD Slide open the battery cover on the SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for front of the camera. Install 2 x AA normal use. batteries with the correct polarity, as For best video performance, it is strongly illustrated inside the battery recommended to use a high speed SD... - Page 6 FIRST TIME INITIAL SETUP When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1. BATTERIES: Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera. Alkaline batteries are recommended.
- Page 7 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 Software application.
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Page 8: 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 video camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON. -
Page 9: Camera Technical Specifications
Camera Technical Specifications Product type Digital Video Camera D1 720x480 (30fps), VGA 640x480 (30fps), Digital Video Resolution QVGA 320x240 (30fps ) Digital Photo Resolution 2M (1600x1200), 1.3M (1280x1024), VGA (640x480) Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 1.8 Inch TFT, Flip LCD – 180 degrees LCD Display External Memory SD card (up to 32GB) needs to be inserted to use the camera... -
Page 10: 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 MICROSOFT®... -
Page 11: Powering The Camera On/Off
Powering the Camera On/Off Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included. Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information. -
Page 12: Changing Camera Mode
Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video camera 2. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your digital video camera. 3. -
Page 13: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. -
Page 14: Camera Feature: Vivilink
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. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Playback mode. -
Page 15: Video Capture Mode
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. video icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD. TAKING A VIDEO 1. - Page 16 NOTE: The amount of recording time available for the resolution selected appears on the top right of LCD screen. The lower the resolution setting the more recording time is available. However, videos recorded at lower resolution are of less quality than videos recorded at the higher resolution.
- Page 17 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode: In the image below, the selection icon appears by the default settings. Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
- Page 18 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
- Page 19 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘White Balance’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item.
- Page 20 Language Menu You can select your camera’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the ‘Language’ menu. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
- Page 21 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 waves on the images taken by your camera. 50Hz –...
- Page 22 - FORMAT: To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm the formatting of the memory card. • Select ‘No’ and press the SET button to exit without formatting. • Select ‘Yes’ and press the SET button to begin the format. The memory card will be completely formatted.
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Page 23: Video Playback Mode
Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review videos and edit photos that you’ve already taken with your camera. 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. ... - Page 24 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. To access the Thumbnail view while in Playback Mode: Press the LEFT - W/Zoom Out button.
- Page 25 Down directions control buttons. Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, MODE (M) and Playback Mode. Exits the menu screen. VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera using the Delete menu.
- Page 26 ViviLink for Videos Menu 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 Videos’ options include: YouTube, Photobucket, Flickr, None Select the video to which you would like to add a ViviLink.
- Page 27 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. The ‘Protect/Lock’ options include: Lock This Video, Unlock This Video, Lock All Images, Unlock All Images View the video you would like to protect/lock.
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Page 28: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Press the MODE (M) button once to enter Photo Capture Mode. camera icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD. - Page 29 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Zooms Out Left Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Zooms In Right Delete – Allows you to delete the last photo captured Down Other Captures the Picture...
- Page 30 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Photo Capture Mode. The selection icon appears by the default settings. Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
- Page 31 Scene Menu The ‘Scene’ menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. NOTE: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the UP Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 32 Image Quality Menu The ‘Image Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 33 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. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
- Page 34 Multi Snapshots Menu When enabled, the ‘Multi Snapshots’ feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single press 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 35 Light Exposure Menu The ‘Light Exposure’ setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera’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 camera.
- Page 36 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
- Page 37 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Auto Power Off Menu You can use the ‘Auto Power Off’...
- Page 38 selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Format Memory Card Menu You can use the ‘Format Memory Card’...
- Page 39 Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use the ‘Firmware’ menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Firmware’...
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Page 40: Photo Playback Mode
Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your camera. When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. ... - Page 41 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera are displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1.
- Page 42 Opens the menu options for Photo Playback Mode. Saves your selected menu option. In Thumbnail view, enlarges to full screen the selected thumbnail SET/OK image and exits Thumbnail view. NOTE: To navigate through the Menus, use the Left, Up, Right, and Down directions control buttons.
- Page 43 The images will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. ViviLink for Photos Menu 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 44 The ‘ViviLink for Photos’ options include: Facebook, Twitgoo (Twitter), Twitpic (Twitter), Photobucket, Flickr, MySpace, Picas Albums, None Select the photo to which you would like to add a ViviLink. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘ViviLink for Photos’...
- Page 45 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the ‘Crop’ option. Press the SET button to open the Crop option. The blue crop box opens on the selected picture. - MOVE CROP BOX: Use the directional buttons to move the crop box to define the desired crop area. - RESIZE CROP BOX: To change the size of the crop box press the MODE (M) button.
- Page 46 LOCK ALL IMAGES - To Lock All Images: To lock all captured videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Lock All Images’ and then press the SET button. All images now appear in Playback Mode with the lock icon UNLOCK ALL IMAGES - To Unlock All Images: To unlock all locked videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock All...
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Page 47: Installing The Software
ROM or by accessing the link online. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE CD ROM 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. - Page 48 13. On MACINTOSH OS: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 14. If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.
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Page 49: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE ONLINE LINK The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software can also be downloaded and installed via the following online links: WINDOWS OS: http://tinyurl.com/viviwin MAC OS: http://tinyurl.com/vivimac Enter the appropriate URL (shown above) into a web browser on your computer. -
Page 50: Getting Videos And Photos From The Camera To The Computer
Getting Videos and Photos from the Camera to the Computer The SD Memory card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the camera’s built-in USB connector from the computer during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. -
Page 51: Getting 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 Guide” option or the “Take a Tour” option from the Help menu. - Page 52 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH OS Use the USB built-in connector on your camera to connect your camera to your computer. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD. 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.
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Page 53: Camera Maintenance
Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camera to heat sources. Do not use you camera 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
SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss. 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™...
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