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Vivitar DVR 610 User Manual

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DVR 610 Digital Camcorder
with Camera

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 610 Digital Camcorder with Camera 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

    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 – WINDOWS OS ... 9 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ... 9 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital Videos and Photos 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 Shutter Button Left / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View Right / Zoom In M (Mode) Button SET Button UP / Previous Image / Scene Selection Button Down / Next Image / Delete Last Image Button LCD Flip Screen 10.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Slide open the battery cover and install 2 AA alkaline batteries with the correct polarity (as illustrated inside the battery compartment) into the battery compartment on the back of the camera. Turning On the Camera Installing the Memory Card SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for normal use.
  • Page 6 When powering the digital camcorder ON for the first time, the camera takes you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1. Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a downward direction to open the cover.
  • Page 7 Setting the Camera Language 1. You will be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. 2. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP or DOWN direction control buttons. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the selection. After selecting a language, the digital camcorder opens with the Video Capture mode ready for you to capture your videos.

  • 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 camcorder. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.

  • Page 9: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Product type Digital Video Resolution Digital Photo Resolution Image Sensor LCD Display Internal Memory External Memory Zoom Frequency Scene Self Timer Anti-Shake White Balance Multi SnapShots Exposure Slide Show Language Speaker File Format TV out / Headset Power Saving Battery Transmission interface...

  • 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: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 16 MB - SD Card not included) Powering the Digital camcorder ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.

  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button. 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 camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

  • Page 13: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video 1. While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 14 Video Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Buttons Left Right Down Other Shutter SET/OK MODE (M) Action Zooms Out Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Zooms In Delete –...
  • Page 15 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the settings that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 16 Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. The Image Resolution Options include: VGA (640x480) QVGA (320x240) Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. Videos captured in VGA are of a better quality than QVGA videos and therefore take up more memory.
  • Page 17 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 18 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu.
  • Page 19 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 flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 20 5. To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. The memory card will be then be automatically completely formatted. Note: Formatting your memory card permanently deletes all images. 6. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 21: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 22 Video Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action  Opens Thumbnail view (when not playing a selected video). Left  Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. ...
  • Page 23 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. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2.
  • Page 24 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. 1. View the image you would like to protect/lock. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.

  • Page 25: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. Taking a Picture 1. Turn on your digital camcorder. 2. Press the Mode (M) button once to select and enter the Photo Capture mode. 3.
  • Page 26 Photo Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Left Right Down Other Shutter SET/OK MODE (M) Action Zooms Out Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Zooms In Delete –...
  • Page 27 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 28 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 29 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. 1.
  • Page 30 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. 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 31 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 32 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 33 If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 34 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your camera‟s system language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.
  • Page 35 8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off.
  • Page 36 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 37 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Firmware (Factory Default Setting) menu. 3. To reset the digital camcorder‟s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press the SET button to select „Default Setting‟.  To proceed with the reset, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to confirm. The settings will be reset.

  • Page 38: 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 camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 39 Photo Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Action Button  Zooms out of the selected photo after you have zoomed in.  Opens Thumbnail view. Left  Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. ...
  • Page 40 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete photos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2.
  • Page 41  To exit the menu without deleting the images, select „No‟ and press the SET button. 6. To exit the Delete menu without deleting any image(s), select „Cancel‟ and press the SET button. Remember: When selecting to “Delete All Images”, all your images are deleted except images that are Protected/Locked.
  • Page 42 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. 1. View the image you would like to protect/lock. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Connecting the Camera to a TV Your 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 the camera‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 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. 1.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1. Slide the lever on the side of the camera to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camera to connect your camera to the USB port on your computer.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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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