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DVR 505
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
© 2016 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 1 DVR 505 Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2016 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 Camcorder ........................ 3 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................ 4 Main Camcorder Modes ....................... 7 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................... 8 Computer System Requirements ....................9 Powering the Camcorder On/Off ....................10 Changing Camcorder Mode ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This camcorder is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camcorder without the software by directly accessing the camcorder’s memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder Power Button LCD Display Shutter / OK Button 10. USB Port Cover T (Zoom In) / Up Button 11. Lens W (Zoom Out) / Down / Thumbnail View Button 12. Microphone MODE / Menu Button 13. Wrist Strap Left / Self-Timer Button 14.

  • Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use.  It is recommended to use a Class 4  Slide open the battery compartment SD card or higher SD card. cover.
  • Page 6 POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the batteries properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. Close the battery compartment cover securely.
  • Page 7 POWERING ON THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button to turn on the digital camcorder. CAMCORDER INITIAL SETUP Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button to power. When powering the camcorder on for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup.

  • Page 8: Main Camcorder Modes

    Main Camcorder Modes Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder 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 9: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Video Resolution (VGA) 640x480, (QVGA) 320x240 (5M) 2592x1944, (3M) 2048x1536, (2M) 1600x1200, Image Resolution (1.3M) 1280x1024, (VGA) 640x480 File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) – Class 4 or higher LCD Display 1.5”...

  • Page 10: Computer System Requirements

    Computer 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 11: Powering The Camcorder On/Off

    Powering the Camcorder On/Off  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.  Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been inserted into your digital camcorder. Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included. ‘Initial Camcorder Please see Setup’...

  • Page 12: Changing Camcorder Mode

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

  • Page 13: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU button for 2 seconds to open the menus for the current mode. Press the T/UP or W/DOWN button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 14: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, it will be in Video Capture Mode. TAKING A VIDEO Selecting the Scene Using the LCD Display: While in Video Capture mode, flip open the LCD panel and use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 15 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE BUTTONS BUTTON FUNCTION  STARTS/STOPS the video capture  MENU - SAVE SELECTION - Saves your selected menu SHUTTER / OK option.  MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode. ...
  • Page 16 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode:  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s Factory Default Settings. ...
  • Page 17 selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 18 The ‘White Balance’ options include: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent Press the MENU button for 2 seconds to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘White Balance’ menu. Press the T/UP or W/DOWN button to highlight a specific option.
  • Page 19 To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. LANGUAGE MENU You can select your camcorder’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the ‘Language’...
  • Page 20 Press the T/UP or W/DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 21 FORMAT MEMORY CARD MENU You can use the ‘Format Memory Card’ menu 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 22 You will be asked to reconfirm the resetting to the Factory Default Settings. • NO (CANCEL) - Select ‘No’ to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings. • YES (RESET) - Select ‘Yes’ and press the SHUTTER/OK button to proceed with the reset.

  • Page 23: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and playback videos that you’ve already taken with your camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default.
  • Page 24 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. To access the Thumbnail View: Press the W / Zoom Out (DOWN) button.
  • Page 25 VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE BUTTONS BUTTON FUNCTION  PLAY/PAUSE VIDEO – Plays and pauses a playing video.  MENU - SAVE SELECTION - Saves your selected menu SHUTTER / OK option.  MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode. ...
  • Page 26 VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Playback Mode: DELETE MENU While in the Playback Mode, you can delete images from your camcorder through the ‘Delete’ menu. The ‘Delete’ options include: Delete This Video / Delete All Images / Cancel Select the video you would like to delete.
  • Page 27 the SHUTTER/OK 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. If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos, select ‘No’ and press the SHUTTER/OK button.
  • Page 28 LOCK ALL IMAGES: To Lock All Images (videos and photos): Use the T/UP or W/DOWN button to highlight ‘Lock All Images’ and then press the SHUTTER/OK button. All images now appear in Playback Mode with the lock icon indicating that the images are protected/locked. UNLOCK ALL IMAGES: To Unlock All Images (videos and photos): Use the T/UP or T/DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock All Images’...

  • Page 29: 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, by default it is in Video Capture Mode. To enter Photo Capture Mode, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. TAKING A PICTURE Selecting the Scene Using the LCD Display: While in Photo Capture mode, flip open the LCD panel and use the LCD display to direct the...
  • Page 30 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE BUTTONS BUTTON FUNCTION  Captures the photo. SHUTTER / OK  MENU - SAVE SELECTION - Saves your selected menu option.  MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode. ...
  • Page 31 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s Factory Default Settings. ...
  • Page 32 SCENE MENU The ‘Scene’ menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. The ‘Scene’ options include: Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party Press the MENU button for 2 seconds to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 33 To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen. IMAGE QUALITY MENU The ‘Image Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder.
  • Page 34 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Self-Timer’ menu. Press the T/UP or W/DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 35 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. The ‘White Balance’ option includes: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent Press the MENU button for 2 seconds to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 36 MULTI SNAPSHOTS MENU When enabled, the ‘Multi Snapshots’ 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 37 Press the T/UP or W/DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 38 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 39 To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. To exit the menu view: Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. SILENT MODE MENU You have the option of activating the camcorder’s ‘Silent Mode’...
  • Page 40 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Auto Power Off’ menu. Press the T/UP or W/DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. selected option icon appears on the selected item. 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 FORMAT MEMORY CARD MENU You can use the ‘Format Memory Card’ menu 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 42 • CANCEL - Select ‘No’ to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings. • RESET - Select ‘Yes’ and press the SHUTTER/OK button to proceed with the reset. You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camcorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 43: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and playback videos that you’ve already taken with your camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default.
  • Page 44 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. To access the Thumbnail View: Press the W / Zoom Out button.
  • Page 45  ZOOM - Zooms Out of selected photo.  THUMBNAIL - Opens Thumbnail View. To navigate in the Thumbnail View press the UP / DOWN / LEFT /  W / DOWN RIGHT buttons. To select an image in the Thumbnail View press the SHUTTER/OK button.
  • Page 46 Press the T/UP or W/DOWN button to highlight a specific option. DELETE THIS PHOTO: To delete the selected photo: Select ‘Delete This Photo’ and press the SHUTTER/OK button. You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the photo.  If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image, select ‘Yes’ and press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm.
  • Page 47 ROTATE MENU Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camcorder. The ‘Rotate’ options include: 90°/ 180°/ 270°/ Cancel Select the photo you would like to rotate. Press the MENU button for 2 seconds to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Rotate’...
  • Page 48 All Images’ and then press the SHUTTER/OK button. All images now appear in Playback Mode with the lock icon indicating that the images are protected/locked. UNLOCK ALL IMAGES: To Unlock All Images (videos and photos): Use the T/UP or W/DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock All Images’...

  • Page 49: Installing The Software

    ROM or by accessing the link online. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE CD ROM 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.
  • Page 50 13) On MACINTOSH OS: 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 51 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE ONLINE LINK The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software can also be downloaded and installed via the following online links: WINDOWS OS: http://tinyurl.com/viviwin MAC OS: http://tinyurl.com/vivimac Enter the appropriate URL (shown above) into a web browser on your computer.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. Power the camcorder ON. The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few moments until the computer recognizes the device.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Transferring Images From My Camcorder To My Computer Manually

    Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 55: Camcorder Maintenance

    TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: APPLE IPAD NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. APPLE IPAD CAMERA CONNECTION For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below: Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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.
  • Page 58 WARNING: DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES. DO NOT MIX ALKALINE, STANDARD (CARBON ZINC) OR RECHARGEABLE (NICKEL CADMIUM) BATTERIES. ATTENTION: 1. Batteries should be replaced by an adult. 2. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. 3. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the camera before being charged. 4.

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