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DVR 950WHD
Underwater Digital Camcorder
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© 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 DVR 950WHD Underwater Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2011 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 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................... 3 Computer System Requirements – Windows ..................4 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ..................4 Parts of the Camcorder ......................... 5 Preparing Your Camcorder ........................6 Maintenance and Care ........................11 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................

  • 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 32GB) for normal use.

  • Page 4: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3712X2784(10M); 3264x2448(8M); 2592x1944(5M); Image Resolution 2048x1536(3M); 640x480(VGA) Video Resolution 1280X720 (HD), 720X480 (SD) File Format JPEG/MP4 External Memory SDHC Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.4 Inch TFT Lens f=7.0 mm, F3.0 Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV...

  • Page 5: 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:  Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder Speaker Lens Microphone LED Flash DV/DC Mode LED Lithium-ion Battery Charging Indicator DC (Photo) Mode Button DV (Video) Mode Button Up / Zoom In Button 10) Right / LED Flash Button 11) OK / Menu Button 12) Down / Zoom Out Button 13) Battery / SD Card Compartment / USB Slot 14) Power Button...

  • Page 7: Preparing Your Camcorder

    Preparing Your Camcorder Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card  To Charge the Battery: 1. Power off the camcorder. 2. Make sure the battery is inserted correctly. 3. Connect the camcorder with the USB cable to the AC Adapter (and then to an electric socket) or to the computer.
  • Page 8 Important: Before installing the batteries make sure you are not near water and that your hands are dry. Opening the Battery Door Turn and hold the camcorder with the bottom facing up and the battery door facing you as shown in the diagrams below.
  • Page 9 Installing the Lithium Battery Your digital camcorder needs a lithium battery in order to operate. The battery is found separately in the packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below: 1) Insert the battery in the battery compartment with the correct polarity facing up. 2) Use the battery clip found in the battery compartment to make sure that the battery is sitting firmly and secure.
  • Page 10 Note:  A red battery icon will flash on the LCD when the battery power is insufficient. Shortly thereafter your camcorder will power off.  Please remove your battery when you don‟t intend to use your camcorder for a long time. ...
  • Page 11 1) Locate the SD card slot to the left of the battery compartment. 2) Insert the SD memory card correctly in the direction shown. 3) Press the memory card until you hear a “Click” sound. Note: After you insert an SD memory card, the SD card icon will appear on the top right of the LCD, indicating that your SD memory card has been installed successfully.

  • Page 12: Maintenance And Care

    Note:  Check that the small battery cover lever clicks back into place and is in line with the mark line appearing on the side of the lever as shown in (B).  Make sure the water resistant battery door is closed properly before using the camcorder underwater.

  • Page 13: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Camcorder ON 1) Charging the Battery Make sure the battery has been fully charged. The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below: Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power...
  • Page 14 Setting the Camcorder Language To set the camcorder menu and message language 1) Press the OK button 2) Press the Left/Right button on the OK dial until you see the Language icon menu option. 3) Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select from the following language options: English / French / Spanish / Portuguese / German / Dutch / Italian / Russian / Turkish 4) Press the OK button to save your choice and for the interface of the camcorder to change to the language you selected.

  • Page 15: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. If your camcorder uses a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure the battery is fully charged.  Make sure an SDHC card has been inserted into your camcorder. (SDHC card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camcorder ON Flip open the LCD Panel on the side of the camcorder.

  • Page 16: Navigating The Menus

    When the camcorder is first powered ON, the DV (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 photos. To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON.

  • Page 17: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the camcorder 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 your digital video recorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 18 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 19 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the Scene menu. 3) Press UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 20 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 21 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the Color Effect menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 22 If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camcorder. 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the Light Exposure menu.
  • Page 23 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. Center –...
  • Page 24 8) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder‟s default factory settings. Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camcorder, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken.
  • Page 25 Audio Menu The Audio menu allows you to control the camcorder‟s ability to record audio in the video clips recorded with your camcorder in addition to the video record. 1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the Audio menu.
  • Page 26 Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camcorder 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 camcorder. 50Hz –...
  • Page 27 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 28: 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, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 29 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 30: Photo Capture Mode

    Caution: The deleting process is irreversible and the images will be lost permanently if they are not firstly downloaded to the computer before deletion. Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. After powering on the digital video camera, press the DC (Photo) button to open the Photo Capture Mode.
  • Page 31 Flash Type Description  No flash will appear.  Use this when you do not want to activate Flash. Forced Off (Default) NOTE: A „Turn On Flash‟ message appears when the camera detects a need for flash. When this message appears, it is recommended to press the Flash/Up button and select one of the flash options: Auto Flash, Forced On or Red-Eye Reduction.
  • Page 32 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 33 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the OK 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 35 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 36 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. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements.
  • Page 37 Light Exposure Menu The Light 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 38 7) Press the DC button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 39 4) Press the 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 DC button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 40 5) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the specific date and time. 6) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the OK button to save your settings and return to the previous mode. 7) Press the DC button to exit the menu without saving your settings and return to your previous screen.
  • Page 41 7) Press the DC button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder‟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 42 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the DC button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder‟s default factory settings.

  • Page 43: Photo Playback Mode

    resetting to the default settings.  Select “Yes” and press the 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. Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camcorder.
  • 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. 1) Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button 2) All the images on your camcorder, both videos and photos, will appear in the Thumbnail View.
  • Page 45 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camcorder. 1) Press the OK 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 46 4) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options. 5) To delete this one photo, select “Delete This Photo”. 6) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camcorder‟s memory card, select “Delete All Images”. 7) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Digital Video Camera To A Tv Or Hdtv

    The Slide Show will begin to play. Press the Playback button to exit the Slide Show and return to the Playback mode, or press the DC/DV buttons to revert to the Photo or Video Capture mode. Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV or HDTV The camcorder has an AV port to use your larger TV or HDTV screen in place of the camcorder`s LCD screen.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 page.

  • Page 52: Transfer Media From My Camcorder To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer. 2) A „Mass Storage‟ icon appears on the LCD. 3) The camcorder‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 53: 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. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but not limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,...

  • Page 54: 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.
  • Page 55 The camcorder does not Power on The Battery is inserted in the wrong direction. Reload battery in the correct direction. The Battery has insufficient power to power on. Replace or recharge the battery. The camcorder does not take pictures Insert a new SD memory card. The Memory is full.

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