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DVR 650 Digital Video Camera

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© 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: User Manual

    DVR 650 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 ... 2 What Your Camera Includes ... 2 Parts of the Camera ... 3 Initial Camera Setup ... 4 Main Camera Modes ... 5 Camera Technical Specifications ... 6 Computer System Requirements – Windows ... 7 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ... 7 Using Your Digital Camera ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this camera. 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. Note: Your camera has 128MB of internal memory. In order to expand the memory capacity to capture more images insert an SD Memory card (up to 32GB).

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Power button Shutter button T / Zoom In button W / Zoom Out button MODE button SET button Scene / Left button Slideshow / Up button Delete / Right button 10. ViviLink / Down button 11. LCD Screen 12.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Turning On the Camera Installing the Memory Card SD Memory card (up to 32GB) - for additional camera memory Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu...

  • Page 6: 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 camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.

  • Page 7: 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, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI Internal Memory...

  • Page 8: Computer System Requirements - Windows

    Computer System Requirements – Windows 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 9: Using Your Digital Camera

    Using Your Digital Camera  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera if you would like to expand your camera memory capacity beyond the internal memory to capture additional videos and photos.

  • Page 10: Navigating The Menus

    When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button.

  • Page 11: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 12 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
  • Page 13 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 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 14 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 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 15 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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 16 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select the desired option.
  • Page 17 Audio Menu The Audio menu allows you to control the camera‟s ability to record audio in the video clips recorded with your camera in addition to the video record. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
  • Page 18 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 19: Video Playback Mode

    If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card. Select “No” to exit without formatting. Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format. The memory card will be completely formatted.
  • Page 20 Press the Shutter button again to pause the video and continue playing and pausing as needed. While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear. To fully stop the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the UP button on the Direction Controls.
  • Page 21 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 – Walmart Edition application. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 22 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

  • Page 23: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking a Picture While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
  • Page 24 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 25 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 26 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 27 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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.
  • Page 28 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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 shutter button.
  • Page 29 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be saved by your 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 30 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale.
  • Page 32 Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted.

  • Page 33: 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 twice to open the Playback Mode. The playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera‟s memory card.
  • Page 34 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 - Walmart Edition application. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 35 Press the SET button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site when you return to the Playback display. Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink option.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    To delete this one photo, select “Delete This Photo” To delete all unlocked photos on your camera‟s memory card, select “Delete All Photos”. Press the SET button to select the desired option. You will be asked to confirm your selection. The photos will be deleted as desired.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Camera To A Headset

    blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos. The images will appear on the TV instead of on the LCD screen. Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the camera is now not portable. Connect the camera to a TV with the TV cable (supplied).

  • Page 38: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager – Walmart Edition software. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager – Walmart Edition Installer window appears.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    12) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 13) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager – Walmart Edition from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.

  • Page 40: 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. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get Images from device”...

  • Page 41: Get Started

     Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps and more… For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager – Walmart Edition, open the Help file or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application’s Home page.

  • Page 42: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appears on the LCD. The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Technical Support

    How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager – Walmart Edition are sent to your computer`s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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