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DVR 514

Digital Video Recorder

User Manual

© 2010 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: Digital Video Recorder

    DVR 514 Digital Video Recorder User Manual © 2010 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 Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................6 Camera Technical Specifications ....................8 Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..............9 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ................9 Using Your Digital Camera ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Display Button 13. OK Button LED ON/OFF Button 14. Down / Zoom Out Button Mode Button 15. Left Button Power Button 16. Speaker Menu Button 17. LCD Screen Up/Zoom In Button 18. Hand Strap Power indicator light 19.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Turning On the Camera Using the Camera...
  • Page 6 When using your digital video camera for the first time, it is recommended to select your camera LANGUAGE and DATE & TIME before you begin capturing videos, sounds or photos. Setting the Language Set the language that appears on the camera menu options. 1.

  • Page 7: Main Camera Modes

    Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
  • Page 8 Playback Mode (Photos & Videos) Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera. After turning on your camera, press the MODE button three times to open the Playback mode for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you‟ve previously taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.

  • Page 9: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, Image Resolution (2M) 1600 x 1200 pixels, (1M) 1280 x 960 pixels, and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels Video Resolution 720 x 480, 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory...

  • Page 10: Computer System Requirements - Windows Os

    Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS 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 11: Using Your Digital Camera

    Using Your Digital Camera Installing the Battery Make sure the lithium battery has been inserted properly into your digital video camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Make sure it is fully charged before the first use. To charge the lithium battery: 1.
  • Page 12 Powering the camera ON Flip open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The Power button is located on the inside wall of digital video camera. The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start. Powering the camera OFF While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF.

  • Page 13: Changing Camera Mode

    Changing Camera Mode Your camera has four main modes: 1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 2. Audio Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture audio with your camera. 3. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 4.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 15: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. The video icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD: Taking a Video 1.
  • Page 16 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function Zooms In Changes Video Resolution (icon changes on the LCD screen – top, center) Right Zooms Out Down Other Shutter STARTS/STOPS the video capture ...
  • Page 17 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: Movie Size, Frame Rate, Metering and White Balance. Movie Size Menu The Movie Size menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution/size will also take up more memory on your camera‟s SD card memory.
  • Page 18 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll and select the Frame Rate menu. 3. Press the OK button to open the selected menu. 4.
  • Page 19 8. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to the previous screen. 9. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 10. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

  • Page 20: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button three times to open the Playback Mode.  The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit videos, photos and audio that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
  • Page 21 Thumbnail View Use the DOWN/Zoom Out button to display the images on your camera in Thumbnail View. The images (videos and photos) on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1.
  • Page 22 - To Delete all the files saved on the SD card select „All‟. A confirmation menu appears and shows „Delete All?‟ Select „Yes‟ and press OK to delete all the files. Select „No‟ to return to the previous menu without deleting files. 7.
  • Page 23 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Lock, Delete 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. Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the Playback mode.
  • Page 24 3. Press the OK button to open the selected menu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option. - To Delete one image select „One‟ and press OK. A confirmation menu appears and shows „Delete This?‟.

  • Page 25: Audio Capture Mode

    Audio Capture Mode The Audio Capture mode allows you to capture audio with your digital camera. After turning on your camera, press the MODE button once to use the Audio Capture mode. Recording Audio 1. Press the Shutter button to START audio recording. 2.
  • Page 26 2. Play your selected audio:  Press the Shutter button to START playing the audio.  Press the UP button to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and pausing as needed.  To FAST FORWARD press the RIGHT button. ...
  • Page 27 2. Press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the file you wish to delete. 3. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu. 5.
  • Page 28 3. Press the OK button to open the selected menu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option. 5. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. It you chose to Lock/Unlock One or Lock/Unlock All, you will be asked to confirm the option. Select „Yes‟...

  • Page 29: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. After turning on your camera, press the MODE button twice to use the Photo Capture mode. Taking a Picture 1. While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 30 Hide/Show the LCD Icons The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. 1. Press the DISPLAY to hide the display of the icons on the screen. 2. Press the DISPLAY twice. The screen will be black but the camera is still active. This keeps the camera on and saves the battery consumption.
  • Page 31 Quality Menu The 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. The Quality options include: Super Fine, Fine, Normal 1.
  • Page 32 2. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll and select the Metering menu. 3. Press the OK button to open the selected menu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option. 5.
  • Page 33 Exposure Menu The 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 34 particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements. The Capture Mode options include: Self-Timer 2s (2 second delay), Self Timer 10 (10 second delay), Continues (Continuous Shot) 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 35 setting, restore the camera‟s default factory settings or Power Off the digital video camera. Date Stamp Menu Use this menu to set the camera‟s Time and Date indicator. The Date Stamp options include: Off, Date, Date & Time 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.

  • Page 36: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button three times to open the Playback Mode.  The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit videos, photos and audio that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
  • Page 37 Thumbnail View Menus The Thumbnail View menu options include: Delete, Slide Show Delete Menu While in the Thumbnail View, you can delete files from your camera using the Delete menu. The Delete options include: One, All 1. Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button to open the Thumbnail view in Playback Mode. 2.
  • Page 38 2. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll and select the Slide Show menu. 3. Press the OK button to open the selected menu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option. Start: Begins a Slide Show of all your captured photos.
  • Page 39 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function  Zooms into a selected photo  Navigates in the Thumbnail View  Pauses Slide Show  Displays the NEXT image Right ...
  • Page 40 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Lock, Delete, Slide Show, Effect, Rotate, Resize, Voice Memo, Print 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.
  • Page 41 3. Press the OK button to open the selected menu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option. - To Delete one image select „One‟ and press OK. A confirmation menu appears and shows „Delete This?‟.
  • Page 42 - Press the OK button to save the desired interval setting. Repeat: Repeats the Slide Show in a continuous loop. - Select „Repeat‟ then press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to choose either „Yes‟: to view Slide Show in a continuous loop or „No‟: to view the Slide Show once. Use the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to select „Start‟.
  • Page 43 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. The Rotate options include: Rotate, Save, Back 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll and select the Rotate menu. 3.
  • Page 44 Voice Memo Menu The Voice Memo feature allows you to record important information you may want to save for a photo. The Voice Memo options include: Add, Delete 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.

  • Page 45: Camera Setup Menu

    Camera Setup Menu The Camera Setup Menu can be accessed from the Video Capture Mode, the Photo Capture Mode and the Playback Mode. The Setup Menu allows you to customize the digital video camera‟s: Sounds, Auto Review, Power Frequency, Power Save, Date & Time, Language, TV Out, USB, Format and Reset All.
  • Page 46 Beep: - To turn on or off the „beep‟ sound made each time a button is pressed, use the RIGHT or LEFT direction control buttons to select: On or Off. - Press the OK button to save your choice. Volume: To adjust the sound Volume for buttons that emit sounds when pressed, use the RIGHT or LEFT direction control buttons to select 0, 1, 2 or 3.
  • Page 47 Power 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 48 1 min; 3 min; 5 min 4. Press the OK button to save your selection. 5. The selected option will appear to the right of the menu item. 6. Press the LEFT /RIGHT or UP/DOWN buttons to select the next menu item. 7.
  • Page 49 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Note: When using the video camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a language before using the video camcorder. The Language options include: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish, Russian 1.
  • Page 50 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight and select the TV-Out option you desire: NTSC ; PAL 4. Press the OK button to save your selection. 5. The selected option will appear to the right of the menu item. 6.
  • Page 51 This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the Delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode. Note: Please make sure to download the images FIRST before using this feature as all the images will be erased from the card and internal memory.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Connecting the Camera to a TV The camera 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.

  • Page 53: Installing The Software

    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. 4. If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager”...

  • Page 54: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    13. On Macintosh: 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.

  • Page 55: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera 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.

  • Page 56: 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 the Tour” button on the application`s Home page.

  • Page 57: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2. Power ON your camera. 3. MSDC appears on the LCD. 4. The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 5.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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.

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