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DVR 708HD
Digital Camcorder
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© 2009-2013 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 DVR 708HD Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2013 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 ..........................3 What’s Included .......................... 3 Parts of the Digital Camcorder ....................4 Initial Setup ..........................5 Powering the Camera ON ............................6 Camcorder Initial Setup ............................. 7 Main Camcorder Modes ......................8 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................9 Minimum System Requirements .....................
  • Page 3 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons......................50 Photo Playback Mode Menus ..........................51 Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV ................56 How to Connect ............................... 56 Installing the Software ......................57 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer ................ 58 Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience™. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Digital Camcorder

    Parts of the Digital Camcorder Zoom In Button 12. Power Button Zoom Out Button 13. Up/LED On-Off Button LCD Screen 14. Right/Delete Button AV Out Port 15. OK/Set Button USB Interface 16. Down/ViviLink Button Hand Strap Connector 17. Mode Button Lens 18.

  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Slide open the battery compartment  Class 4 or higher SD Memory cover. Card (up to 32 GB) needed for  Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries. normal use. SD Memory Card not Alkaline batteries recommended.

  • Page 7: Powering The Camera On

    POWERING THE CAMERA ON INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1) Remove the battery compartment cover. 2) Insert the batteries properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. 3) Close the battery compartment cover securely. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. Note: ...

  • Page 8: Camcorder Initial Setup

    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. 1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired default social network and press the OK/SET button to confirm the selection.

  • Page 9: Main Camcorder Modes

    Main Camcorder Modes Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. VIDEO CAPTURE MODE Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON.

  • Page 10: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 1.3MP (1280x1024), 3.1MP (2048x1536), Image Resolution 5.1MP (2592x1944), 8.1MP(3264X2448) FULL HD (1920x1080)Pixels@15fps Video Resolution HD (1280x720)Pixels@30fps VGA (640x480)Pixels@30fps JPEG/AVI File Format External Memory Class 4 or higher SD Card (up to 32GB) 1.77”TFT, Flip LCD 90 LCD Display Lens Focus Length 120CM-Infinity...

  • Page 11: Minimum System Requirements

    Minimum System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your 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 MICROSOFT®...

  • Page 12: Powering Your Digital Camcorder On/Off

    Powering Your Digital Camcorder ON/OFF  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. Batteries not included.  Make sure a Class 4 SDHC or higher SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) has been inserted into your digital camcorder. SD Memory Card not included. Please see InitialSetup for more information.

  • Page 13: Changing Camcorder Mode

    Changing Camcorder Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.

  • Page 15: Camera Features: Vivilink, Led Flash

    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. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.

  • Page 16: 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 camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode. TAKING A VIDEO Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.

  • Page 17: Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

    VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camcorder has a four-directional control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. LEFT  LED LIGHTS – Turns the LED lights ON and OFF. ...

  • Page 18: Video Capture Mode Menus

    VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode.  The selection icon appears by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 19 SCENE MENU The ‘Scene’ Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. Note: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 20 QUALITY MENU The ‘Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 21 WHITE BALANCE MENU The ‘White Balance’ feature allows your camcorder 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 camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 22 SHARPNESS MENU You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’...
  • Page 23 ISO MENU The ‘ISO’ menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder 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 24 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 25 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 26 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 27 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 6) To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 28 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘TV Setup’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.

  • Page 29: 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 camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, it will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. ...

  • Page 30: Thumbnail View

    THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the image 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 the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the Zoom Out/Thumbnail button.

  • Page 31: Video Playback Mode Menus

     MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Video Capture, Photo Capture, and Playback Modes. MODE  EXIT MENU - Exits the menu screen. THUMBNAIL VIEW – Opens the Thumbnail View.  To Navigate in the Thumbnail View press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons ...
  • Page 32  If you do not want to delete the current image, select ‘No’ and press the OK/SET button. The video will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback Mode. To delete all the images (videos and photos) you have saved on your SD Memory card: Select ‘Delete All’...
  • Page 33 VIVILINK FOR VIDEOS MENU 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. Select the video you to which you would like to add a ViviLink.

  • Page 34: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. When you power on your camcorder, it is by default in Video Capture Mode. Press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. TAKING A PICTURE 1) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Photo Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you...

  • Page 35: Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

    PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. LEFT LED LIGHTS – Turns the LED lights ON and OFF. DELETE - Opens the ‘Delete This File’...

  • Page 36: Photo Capture Mode Menus

    PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode.  The selection icon appears by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 37 SCENE MENU The ‘Scene’ Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. Note: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 38 QUALITY MENU The ‘Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 39 ANTI-SHAKE MENU The ‘Anti-Shake’ feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Anti-Shake’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
  • Page 40 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 41 6) To exit the menu view: 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. WHITE BALANCE MENU The ‘White Balance’ feature allows your camcorder to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment.
  • Page 42 MULTI SHOT MENU When enabled, the ‘Multi Shot’ feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the 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 EXPOSURE MENU The ‘Exposure’ setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal. 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 camcorder.
  • Page 44 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 6) To exit the menu view: 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.
  • Page 45 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 46 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option, and then press the OK/SET button to open the menu. 4) Scroll through the date and time menus with the RIGHT and LEFT direction buttons. 5) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN direction buttons to set the specific date and time.
  • Page 47 When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the camcorder will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the Power button before the next use. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Auto Off’...
  • Page 48 FORMAT SD MENU You can use the ‘Format Memory Card’ feature to delete all of the content that is currently on your camcorder’s memory card. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camcorder’s memory card.
  • Page 49 FIRMWARE (FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS) MENU Use the ‘Firmware’ menu to view the Firmware version on your camcorder or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Firmware’...

  • Page 50: 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, it will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. ...

  • Page 51: Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

    1) Press the Zoom Out/Thumbnail button. 2) All the images on your camcorder will appear in the Thumbnail View. Video thumbnails are shown with a ‘V’ icon. Photo Thumbnails do not appear with an icon. 3) Press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.

  • Page 52: Photo Playback Mode Menus

    PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode: DELETE MENU While in the Playback Mode, you can select to delete a single photo or all images from your digital camcorder through the Delete menu. Select the photo you would like to delete.
  • Page 53  If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select ‘Yes’ and press the OK/SET button to confirm. All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank ‘No Files Exist’ screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No Files Exist’ screen. Remember: All images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked.
  • Page 54 Lock the Selected Image: To lock the selected image use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Lock Photo’ and then press the OK/SET button. The image now appears in Playback Mode with the lock icon Unlock the Selected Image: To unlock the selected locked image use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock Photo’...
  • Page 55 VIVILINK FOR PHOTOS MENU 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. Select the photo you to which you would like to add a ViviLink.
  • Page 56 Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘ViviLink’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the OK/SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To A Tv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV The digital camcorder has an AV slot that allows you to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera’s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the camcorder’s AV port and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 58: Installing The Software

    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. WINDOWS: The Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe”...

  • Page 59: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer

    12) 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 from the Programs (WINDOWS) or Applications (MACINTOSH) menu on your computer.

  • Page 60: Getting Photos And Videos From The Camcorder To The Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer An SD card needs to be inserted in your camcorder. Do not disconnect the cable connecting your camcorder to your computer during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

  • Page 61: Getting Started

     Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager open the “Help” from the menu option or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

  • Page 62: Transferring Photos And Videos: Macintosh

    TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: 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 63: Camcorder Maintenance

    Camcorder Maintenance The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital camcorder to heat sources. Do not use your digital camcorder in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.

  • Page 64: 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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