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DVR 940HD

Digital Video Camera

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 Camera

    DVR 940HD Digital Video Camera 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 ... 3 What‟s Included ... 3 Parts of the Digital Video Camera ... 4 Initial Setup ... 5 Main Digital Video Camera Modes ... 8 Technical Specifications ... 10 Computer System Requirements - WINDOWS OS ... 11 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ... 11 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your digital video 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 video camera.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Digital Video Camera

    Parts of the Digital Video Camera Power Button Photo Shutter Button Video Shutter Button LCD Screen Power LED Light Zoom Out / Zoom In ViviLink Button Mode Button Menu Button 10. OK Joystick Button 11. Self-Timer / Left Button 12. EV+ / Up / Slideshow 13.

  • Page 5: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Installing the Battery To Charge the Battery:  Insert the battery (as shown above).  Power Off the camera.  Connect the camera with the USB cable either to the AC adapter or to the computer.  Charge light will turn on when the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 6 When powering the digital video camera ON for the first time the digital video camera will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Digital Video Camera ON 1. Make sure the charged lithium battery have been inserted properly into your digital video camera.

  • Page 7: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera. Set the Date and Time as Desired and when finished press the OK button on the joystick to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup.

  • Page 8: Main Digital Video Camera Modes

    Main Digital Video Camera Modes Your digital video camera has different modes for the various functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button after the digital video 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 digital video camera is powered ON.
  • Page 9 Playback Mode (Photos & Videos) Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos on your digital video camera. After turning on your digital video camera, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for videos and photos. You can scroll through the videos and photos that you‟ve previously taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance Scene Microphone Speaker Self-Timer Smile Capture Print Photos Face Detect Interface Auto Power Off System Requirements Language Battery Working Temperature Digital video camera Dimensions (mm) CMOS Sensor 3264x2448 （...

  • Page 11: 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:  Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 12: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Camera

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera  Make sure the lithium battery has been charged and properly inserted into your digital video camera.  Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been inserted properly into your digital video camera. Powering the Digital Video Camera ON Press the Power button , located on the inside wall, to turn your digital video camera ON.

  • Page 13: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active digital video camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE 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 menus that show the settings and options specific to that mode.

  • Page 14: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the digital video 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 digital video camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 15 ViviLink Button: The ViviLink button (located on the inside wall of your digital video camera) allows you to easily and quickly define which social network your captured video will be uploaded to when using the software application. 1. While in Video Capture mode, press the ViviLink button. 2.
  • Page 16 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 17 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 18 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 19 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 20 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Color Effect menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5.
  • Page 21 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. 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.
  • Page 22 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6.
  • Page 23 7. Press the MODE 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 digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 24 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Date/Time menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4.
  • Page 25 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Audio menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5.
  • Page 26 Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your digital video 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 digital video camera.
  • Page 27 6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 28 Firmware Settings (Restore Factory Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your digital video camera or to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.

  • Page 29: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the digital video camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Digital Video Camera 1.
  • Page 30 3. Press the OK button on the joystick to enlarge the selected image full size. 4. Once the video is full size you can play and view the video. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has Quick Function buttons controlled by the OK joystick button. Button Function Displays the NEXT image...
  • Page 31 ViviLink Menu 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. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 32 8. Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the Playback mode. Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol. Remember: Locked videos cannot be deleted. Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your digital video camera using the Delete menu.

  • Page 33: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video camera. Taking a Picture 1. While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the digital video camera at the scene you would like to capture. Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons (on the top section of the digital video camera) to better set the camera display if desired.
  • Page 34 ViviLink Button: The ViviLink button (located on the inside wall of your digital video camera) allows you to easily and quickly define which social network your captured photo will be uploaded to when using the software application. 1. While in Photo Capture mode, press the ViviLink button. 2.
  • Page 35 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 36 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 37 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 38 Beeping sounds will indicate the countdown until the photo is taken - according to the time you have selected: 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. NOTE: The Self-Timer can also be quickly activated by simply pressing the joystick button LEFT. 1.
  • Page 39 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Face Detect Menu The Face Detect feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera‟s display.
  • Page 40 Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Smile Capture Menu The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to automatically take a picture when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling.
  • Page 41 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 42 Multi SnapShots Menu When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Photo 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 43 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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.
  • Page 44 ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken.
  • Page 45 Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 46 Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
  • Page 47 6. If you would like to exit the Date/Time menu without changing the settings, press the MODE button at any time to exit the menu and return to your previous screen. Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the digital video camera‟s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects that the digital video camera emits when performing functions.
  • Page 48 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Auto Power Off menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5.
  • Page 49 TV Mode Menu TV Mode allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV or HDTV” section of your manual for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television. NTSC –...
  • Page 50 4. To Format the Memory Card:  If you would like to proceed with the format, select „Yes‟ and press the OK button on the joystick to confirm. The memory card will be completely formatted. A message will appear confirming that your memory card format has completed. You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

  • Page 51: Photo Playback Mode

    Note: Selecting the system Language is required after resetting to the Factory settings. After you have RESET to the Factory Default Settings, and you immediately continue using the digital video camera, the language will be set to the default: English. To change the system Language: - Press the MENU button to open the menus.
  • Page 52 1. Press the W/Zoom Out button. All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. 2. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons on the joystick to scroll and select the image you wish to view. 3.
  • Page 53 ViviLink Menu 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. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 54 Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink option. A new default can be selected at any time using this menu. Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you have taken 90, 180, or 270. 1.
  • Page 55 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. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu. 3.
  • Page 56 5. To delete all the videos and photos you have saved on your SD Memory card, select “Delete All Images?” and press the OK button on the joystick.  If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select „Yes‟ and press the OK button on the joystick to confirm.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Digital Video Camera To A Tv Or Hdtv

    Slide Show Menu The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the slide show. Note: While in Playback mode, press the UP Quick Function button to initiate the slide show. Press any button to exit the slide show and return to the previous mode.
  • Page 58 2. Turn On the TV and the digital video camera, and then set the TV to “AV” mode. 3. Set the TV format on the digital video camera to suit the TV format of your TV set (NTSC or PAL). In the Video and Photo Capture Menus, use the TV Mode Menu to select the appropriate TV format.

  • Page 59: 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...

  • Page 60: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    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 61: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer The SD card must be inserted in the digital video camera. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Transferring Images Manually

    Transferring Images Manually Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually: WINDOWS 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer. 2. MSDC appears on the LCD. 3. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. 4.

  • Page 64: 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. 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 limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,...

  • Page 65: 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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