Vivitar DIGITAL HELMET DVR 480 User Manual

Vivitar DIGITAL HELMET DVR 480 User Manual

Digital helmet camcorder

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DVR 480
Digital Helmet Camcorder

User Manual

© 2009-2011 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 480 Digital Helmet Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2011 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 Camcorder Mounts and Accessories ... 7 Main Camera Mode ... 10 Using your Helmet Camcorder ... 11 Technical Specifications ... 13 Computer System Requirements ...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this Digital Helmet Camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital 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 camcorder.
  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera POWER Button LCD Screen MODE Button Power Indicator Light/Busy LED RECORD Button Battery Cover/Memory Card Slot USB Jack Lens Microphone 10. Camera Mount...
  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries  Insert 2 AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended (not included). Turning On the Camera Installing the Memory Card  SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for normal use. Using the Camera Selecting Resolution Modes...
  • Page 6 Powering the Digital Camcorder ON 1. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. Use 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Rechargeable batteries are not recommended for use. 2. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your digital video recorder (inserted until a click sound is heard).
  • Page 7  Be sure to turn off the camcorder power before inserting or removing batteries.  Use only Alkaline battery to power this camcorder. Use of any other type battery is not recommended.  Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries. ...
  • Page 8: Camcorder Mounts And Accessories

    Camcorder Mounts and Accessories Installing the Helmet Camcorder Mounts The digital camcorder comes with three different kinds of mounts. Insert the cylinder screw of the chosen mount into the tripod hole at the bottom of the camera, making sure that the nearby black knob is aligned with the parallel hole.
  • Page 9 Water Resistant Silicon Case Attach the water resistant silicon case during inclement weather, as well as during any other time there is a chance of your camera coming in contact with moisture. Attaching the Camcorder to the Bike Choose the appropriate bike mount (3), insert the rubber pad (1) into the mount and attach it to the bike's handlebars by tightening the accompanying screw (2).
  • Page 10 Using the Sticker Fix with your Helmet a) Attach the camera mount to the helmet. b) Stick double ended sticky pad to the mount and then to the helmet. See above for the 2 ways to mount your camcorder with the sticker fix.
  • Page 11: Main Camera Mode

    Main Camera Mode Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the "Record" (REC) button to start the recording. The LCD monitor displays the recorded time while the recording is in progress.
  • Page 12: Using Your Helmet Camcorder

    Using your Helmet Camcorder Turning Power On and Off 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder. 2. Press the POWER button again to turn the power off. This camcorder will automatically turns off 60 seconds after the last control accessed. Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.
  • Page 13 VGA: The video clip size is higher and the quality is better when the resolution is VGA than that is QVGA. QVGA: The length of recording is longer when the resolution is QVGA than when the resolution is VGA.
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Video Resolution VGA (640X480) / QVGA (320X240) File Format External Memory External - SD and MMC card compatible (up to 16GB) LCD Display Illumination: 100-16000 (lux) Lens F=3.0 f=3.6 Shutter Speed Electronic shutter Focus Range 1.5M to infinity Interface USB 2.0...
  • Page 15: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements WINDOWS To be able to download 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 16: 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 17: Connecting The Camcorder 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 18: Getting Videos From Your Camcorder To Your Computer

    Getting 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.
  • Page 19: 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 a Tour” button on the application’s Home page.
  • Page 20: Camcorder Maintenance

    1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer’s USB port. 2. Turn on the camcorder. If the connection is successful an icon LCD screen. 3. MSDC appears on the LCD. 4. The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop. 5.
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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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