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DVR 558HD-V1
Digital Camcorder

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© 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DVR 558HD-V1 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 Camcorder Mode ........................

  • 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 SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder 1. Power Button 10. USB Port 2. Home Button 11. HDMI Port 3. Digital Lens 12. Hand Strap 4. Lens Cover 13. Tripod Mount 5. Macro Switch 14. SD Memory Card Slot 6. Speaker 15. Battery Compartment 7.

  • Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup After flipping open the LCD Touch Screen and powering the camcorder ON for the first time, the camcorder takes you through the Initial Camcorder Setup. 1) Installing the Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 6 2) Installing the SD Memory Card IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camcorder. SD card not included. To properly insert the SD Card: ...
  • Page 7 NOTE:  After the camcorder is powered on, the SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.  Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card.
  • Page 8 NOTE: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camcorder setup, the camcorder will be set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of the camcorder. 5) Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder.

  • Page 9: Main Camcorder Modes

    Main Camcorder Modes Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the HOME button to the left of the LCD screen. The Home menu is shown on the LCD. Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camcorder mode. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.

  • Page 10: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3.1M), Image Resolution 1920x1080 (2MHD), 640x480(VGA) 1920x1080 (FHD), 1280x720 (HD), Video Resolution 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG (Photo), AVI (Video) Internal Memory 16MB SDRAM (Buffer) - enough for 1 sample photo External Memory Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Memory card (up to 32GB) LCD Display...

  • Page 11: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your WINDOWS OS OR MACINTOSH OS 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 Windows 7 ...

  • Page 12: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder

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

  • Page 13: Changing Camcorder Mode

    Changing Camcorder Mode 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 Tap to begin Photo Slide Show Slide Show Tap to Power off your digital camcorder Power Off Camcorder Mode Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode: Tap MENU as seen on the bottom left of the LCD touch screen to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 16 Camcorder Setup Menus The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. 1) Press the HOME button to the left of the LCD touch screen to open the Home screen options. Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camcorder general settings. 3) Select a Setup Option: ...

  • Page 17: Camcorder Options: Led Light, Macro Switch

    Camcorder Options: LED Light, Macro Switch LED Flash Light Option To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the 2 LED Flash Lights on the front of the camcorder below the lens. LED ON:  Tap the LED icon, located on the bottom left section (above the MENU) of the LCD touch screen. This changes the icon and activates the LED Lights.
  • Page 18 MACRO MODE OFF: To turn the Macro mode OFF slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camcorder UP to the mountain icon.  The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display. ∞  When Macro mode is off, images can be captured from 1.5m - (infinity).

  • Page 19: 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 be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 20 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode: Scenery Color Effect Sharpness Resolution Exposure Quality ViviLink Metering White Level Reminder: While in Capture Mode, you can also change settings by tapping icons that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you arrive at your desired setting.
  • Page 21 6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the top left side of the LCD screen, below the Video Capture Mode icon. The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 22 The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. ViviLink Menu (for Videos) 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 23 The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include: YouTube Photobucket Flickr None 1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 2) Tap the ViviLink menu icon to open the menu options. 3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option. 4) Tap SAVE &...
  • Page 24 White Level Menu Using the White Level feature your camcorder 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 camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 25 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. The Color Effect Menu Options include: Standard Sepia Monochrome Vivid 1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 2) Tap the Color Effect menu icon to open the menu options.
  • Page 26 1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 2) Tap the Sharpness menu icon to open the menu options. 3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option. 4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main Menu Screen.
  • Page 27 4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main Menu Screen. 5) From the Main Menu Screen:  Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode. 6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
  • Page 28  Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode. 6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

  • Page 29: Video Playback Mode

     Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Exit to return to the Video Capture Mode. 6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 30 Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the video or photo 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 easily navigate to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Push the Zoom button down (W/Zoom Out) to open the Thumbnail View.
  • Page 31 ViviLink 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. Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
  • Page 32 Thumbnail View 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode. 2) Tap the Thumbnail View icon located under the Delete icon to view all captured videos and photos in Thumbnail view. Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Video Playback Mode: Delete All Images ViviLink...
  • Page 33 ViviLink Menu (for Videos) 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 Menu Options include:...

  • Page 34: 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 HOME button.  Tap the Camera icon to enter Photo Capture Mode.
  • Page 35 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode: Scene White Level Color Effect Resolution Sharpness Quality Exposure ViviLink Self Timer Anti-Shake Metering Face Detect Multi Shot Reminder: While in Capture Mode, you can also change settings by tapping icons that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you see the desired option.
  • Page 36 5) From the Main Menu Screen:  Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode. 6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the top left side of the LCD screen, below the Photo Capture Mode icon. The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 37 The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. ViviLink Menu (for Photos) 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 38 The ViviLink for Photos Menu Options include: Facebook Twitgoo Twitpic Photobucket Flickr MySpace Picasa Albums None 1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 2) Tap the ViviLink menu icon to open the menu options. 3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option.
  • Page 39 change the ViviLink by tapping the ViviLink icon on the LCD screen – which then toggles through the ViviLink options.  The selected ViviLink destination icon appears on the captured image when viewed in Playback Mode. Self-Timer Menu The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camcorder’s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture.
  • Page 40 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image. The Anti-Shake Menu Options include: Activates the Anti-Shake feature Disables the Anti-Shake feature 1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 2) Tap the Anti-Shake menu icon to open the menu options.
  • Page 41  Anti-Shake ON – Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to ‘On’. The Anti-Shake option is ‘On’ by default when you start using your camcorder and assists you in properly focusing the image.  Distance from the camcorder – The subject’s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 meters) from the camcorder and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture previewed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 42 White Level Menu Using the White Level feature your camcorder 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 camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 43 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. The Color Effect Menu Options include: Standard Sepia Monochrome Vivid 1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 2) Tap the Color Effect menu icon to open the menu options.
  • Page 44 1) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 2) Tap the Sharpness menu icon to open the menu options. 3) Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option. 4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main Menu Screen.
  • Page 45 4) Tap SAVE & EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main Menu Screen. 5) From the Main Menu Screen:  Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode. 6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen.
  • Page 46  Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode. 6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 47  Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode. 6) An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen. This icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

  • Page 48: 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 camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. ...
  • Page 49 ViviLink 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. Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
  • Page 50 The ViviLink for Photos options include: Facebook Twitgoo Twitpic Photobucket Flickr MySpace Picasa Albums None Protect/Lock Pictures and videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode. Select a photo.
  • Page 51 Print Photos You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camcorder directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode. 2) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 3) Tap the Print icon located on the left under the JPG icon.
  • Page 52 ViviLink Menu (for Photos) 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 Photos Menu Options include:...
  • Page 53 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camcorder. 1) View the photo you would like to rotate. 2) Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 3) Tap the Rotate menu icon. 4) Tap the Rotate icon to rotate the photo each time by 90...

  • Page 54: Camcorder Setup

    Camcorder Setup The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. To enter the Camcorder Setup Menus: 1) Press the HOME button to the left of the LCD touch screen to open the Home screen options. Tap the Setup icon to enter the Main Menu options for your camcorder general settings.
  • Page 55 5) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:  Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen. Date Menu The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. 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.
  • Page 56 The Silent Mode Menu Options include: The camcorder sound effects are deactivated. Sounds are not heard for: Power On, Power Off, Shutter ‘Click’ and Self-Timer. The camcorder sound effects are activated and can be heard. 1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon. 2) Tap the Silent Mode menu icon to open the menu options.
  • Page 57 5) From the Setup Main Menu Screen:  Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item.  Tap Exit to return to the Home Menu screen. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale.
  • Page 58 The Format SD Menu Options include: Formats SD memory card. All videos and photos deleted. Does not format SD memory card. 1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon. 2) Tap the Format SD menu icon to open the menu options. 3) Tap ‘YES’...
  • Page 59 Set Defaults Menu Use this menu to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. The Set Defaults Menu Options include: Reset camcorder settings to Factory Default Settings Does not reset and maintains the current camcorder settings. 1) Press the HOME button and then tap the Setup icon. 2) Tap the Set Defaults menu icon to open the menu options.

  • Page 60: Slide Show

    Slide Show You can play back all images recorded on your SD memory card. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Slide Show icon. 2) Tap the Play icon in the center to start the Slide Show. Tap and touch the screen to stop or pause the Slide Show. 3) Tap the MENU icon to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the Slide Show.

  • Page 61: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To The Tv And Hdtv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV and HDTV The digital camcorder has an AV and HDMI port to use your larger TV or HDTV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen. On connecting the AV Cable (supplied) or HDMI Cable (purchased separately) to the digital camcorder and to the TV or HDTV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 62: Installing The Software

    LCD touch screen. Tap the Play icon in the center of the LCD screen to START playing the video. 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.
  • Page 63 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 64: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable to the camcorder and the larger end to the computer’s USB port. 2) Power the camcorder on. 3) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Transferring Images From My Camcorder To My Computer Manually

    Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camcorder is now connected to the computer as a Mass Storage Device.

  • Page 67: Camcorder Maintenance

    Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. Apple iPad Camcorder Connection: For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camcorder to your iPad by following either one of the options below: 1) Connecting your digital camcorder to your iPad using an iPad Camcorder Connector: Plug the Camcorder Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, and then attach your digital camcorder using a USB cable (included) to the Camcorder Connector.

  • Page 68: 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. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but not limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,...

  • Page 69: 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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