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- Page 1 DVR 503 Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2012 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 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................2 What’s Included ............................ 2 Parts of the Camcorder ......................... 3 Initial Setup ............................4 Main Camcorder Modes ........................6 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................... 7 Computer System Requirements ......................8 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ..................9 Changing Modes ........................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital video camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. NOTE: Your digital video camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder
Parts of the Camcorder 1. LCD Screen Hand Strap 2. Power Button Microphone 3. MODE Button 10. Tripod Mount 4. Left / Zoom In Button 11. USB Port 5. Right / Zoom Out Button 12. SD Memory Card Slot 6. Shutter Button 13. -
Page 5: Initial Setup
Initial Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Slide off the side cover and insert 3x AAA (1.5V) batteries. SD Memory card (up to 16GB) Alkaline batteries recommended (not included). needed for normal use. Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Selecting the modes... - Page 6 Installing the Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. (See photo above.) Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.) NOTE: ...
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Page 7: Main Camcorder Modes
Main Camcorder Modes Your camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital video camera after it 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 camcorder is powered ON. -
Page 8: Camcorder Technical Specifications
Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution 640x480 (VGA) Video Resolution 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG (Photo) / AVI (Video) External Memory SD Memory card (up to 16GB) LCD Display 1.5 Inch Preview Screen Lens f=3.8mm Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Light Exposure Auto White Balance... -
Page 9: Computer System Requirements
Computer System Requirements WINDOWS 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 Pentium® 4 processor (or above) ... -
Page 10: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Camera
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera Make sure the batteries have been installed properly into your digital video camera. Make sure an SD card has been installed properly into your camera. (SD Memory card up to 16GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camcorder ON Flip open the LCD display panel. -
Page 11: Video Capture Mode
Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. 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 camcorder at the scene you would like to capture. -
Page 12: Playback Mode
3) Press the Shutter button on the top of the digital video camera to take the picture. 4) The picture is automatically saved to the camera’s SD memory card. Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and delete photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camcorder. - Page 13 Viewing Photos on Your Camera Select your Photo: Once in Playback mode, press LEFT (previous image) or RIGHT (next image) button to scroll through the images on your digital video recorder’s memory card until you find the image you would like to view.
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Page 14: Installing The Software
2) On PC: 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” to launch the installer. 3) On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. -
Page 15: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer
On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue. 6) 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 16: 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. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2) The “Get Images from device”... -
Page 17: Get Started
Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the ‘Help Guide’ from the Help menu or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen. - Page 18 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camera is now connected to the computer as a Mass Storage Device. 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.
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Page 19: Camera Maintenance
Camera Maintenance The digital video camera is a delicate device. Please handle your digital video camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital video camera to heat sources. Do not use you digital video camera in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. -
Page 20: 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.