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DVR 548NHD
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 1 DVR 548NHD 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............................2 What’s Included ............................2 Main Camcorder Modes ........................3 Camcorder Technical Specifications .....................4 Minimum System Requirements ......................5 Parts of the Digital Camcorder ......................6 Initial Setup ............................7 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ..................10 Changing Camcorder Mode ........................ 11 Navigating the Menus .........................12 Video Capture Mode ...........................13 Video Playback Mode .........................26 Photo Capture Mode ...........................29...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your digital camcorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your digital camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

  • Page 4: 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 5: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 4000x3000 (12.1MP), 3648x2736(10.1M), Image Resolution 3264x2488(8.1MP), 2592x1944(5.1M), 2048x1536(3.1M) Video Resolution 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) 2.4 Inch TFT , Flip LCD – 270 degrees LCD Display Lens f=5.7mm, F3.0...

  • Page 6: Minimum System Requirements

    Minimum 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 7: Parts Of The Digital Camcorder

    Parts of the Digital Camcorder Playback Button 15. Zoom In/Out Button Menu/Home Button 16. Video Busy LED Indicator Light Resolution 17. Photo Busy LED Indicator Light LCD Screen 18. Power Button USB Port 19. Up/LED On-Off Button Shutter Button 20. Power LED Indicator Light AV Out Port 21.

  • Page 8: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Flip open the LCD screen. When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera 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.
  • Page 9 2) Installing the SD Memory Card Make sure the SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your digital camcorder. SD card not included. To properly insert the SD Card: - Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the digital camcorder. - Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound.
  • Page 10 3) Powering ON the Digital Camcorder Press the POWER button to turn on the digital camcorder. Setting the Digital Camcorder Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the digital camcorder. The Language selection menu appears. Select the language of your choice and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection. Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time.

  • Page 11: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder

    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 software application. 1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.

  • Page 14: 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 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 15 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 Left Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu Light Exposure – Opens the Light Exposure menu Delete - Opens the ‘Delete This File option and allows you to Right view and delete the last video taken as well as previously...
  • Page 16 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 18 Image Quality Menu The Image 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 MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 19 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 20 Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
  • Page 21 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 22 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 23 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 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 selection. 4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 24 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 25 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Frequency menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 26 NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the TV Out menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.

  • Page 27: 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 camera. When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 28 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Displays the PREVIOUS image Left STOPS a playing video Displays the NEXT image Right Down ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Other Shutter...
  • Page 29 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your digital camcorder through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 30: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. Press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 31 UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons. Toggles between the Video Capture and Photo Capture Modes  MODE Exits the menu screen  Opens the Playback Mode Playback Toggles between the Resolution (Image Size) options Resolution Display Hides the display of the icons on the screen Zooms In Zooms Out LED Flash Option...
  • Page 32 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 33 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 34 Image Quality Menu The Image 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 MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 35 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 MENU/HOME 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 selection.
  • Page 36 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Color Effect menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 37 Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
  • 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 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 40 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 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 selection. 4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 41 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
  • Page 42 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Frequency menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 43 NTSC – television and video standard used in America, Canada PAL – television and video standard used in Europe 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the TV Out menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.

  • Page 44: 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 camera. When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the Playback button to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 45 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Displays the PREVIOUS image Left Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals To pause the Slide Show press the UP button;...
  • Page 46 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 delete images from your digital camcorder through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 47 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camcorder. 1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Rotate menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 48 4) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options. 5) Press the SET/OK button when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the selected photo. 6) You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer. 7) Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To A Tv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV The camcorder has an AV port that allows you to use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen. On plugging the TV-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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. 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 52: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camcorder To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camcorder 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. 1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2) The “Get media from 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 Guide’ from the Help menu or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

  • Page 54: Camcorder Maintenance

    Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Finder’s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu. We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder.

  • Page 55: Sakar Warranty Card

    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.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss. Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer’s Recycle...

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