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- Page 1 DVR 584HD 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 Camcorder Setup ........................4 Main Camcorder Modes ........................8 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................... 9 Computer System Requirements ......................10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ..................11 Changing Camcorder Mode ........................ -
Page 3: Introduction
This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’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 1. LCD Screen LED Light 2. Home Button Lens 3. Shutter Button Micro SD Memory Card Slot 4. Power Button 10. Speaker 5. Microphone 11. USB Lever 6. AV Out 12. Battery Compartment... -
Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup
Initial Camcorder Setup INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown on the battery holding frame. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. To Install the Batteries: 1) Slide open the battery compartment cover located on the front to the camcorder. - Page 6 INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD Make sure a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. Micro SD card not included. To properly insert the Micro SD Memory Card: 1) Lift the Micro SD Memory Card cover up and to the side. 2) Push the Micro SD Memory card into the slot in the direction as shown by the SD card icon on the camera.
- Page 7 After powering the camcorder ON for the first time, the camcorder takes you through the Initial Camcorder Setup that allows you to select the camcorder’s language, date/time and ViviLink. See below for details. SETTING THE CAMCORDER LANGUAGE 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. The Language options appear.
- Page 8 1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Drag up or down to scroll through and select the ViviLink for Photos option and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your selection. 2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Drag up or down to scroll through and select the ViviLink for Videos option and then tap SAVE &...
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Page 9: Main Camcorder Modes
Main Camcorder Modes Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the HOME button. The Home menu is shown on the LCD. Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camcorder mode. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. -
Page 10: Camcorder Technical Specifications
Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 2592x1944 (5M), 1600x1200 (2M), Image Resolution 1920x1080 (2MHD), 640x480 (VGA) Video Resolution 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG (Photo), AVI (Video) External Memory Micro SD/MMC 128MB-32GB LCD Display 2.2 Inch Full Touch Screen Lens Focus 20cm - Infinity Zoom... -
Page 11: 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 Windows 7 ... -
Page 12: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Make sure the Micro SD Memory card has been installed properly into your camcorder. Micro SD Memory Card up to 32GB - SD Card not included. POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON. -
Page 13: 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 14: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the Menus You camcorder includes the following menus: Home Menus Camcorder Mode Menus Camcorder Setup Menus HOME MENUS The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camcorder modes and settings as well as to the photo slide show and the power off features. - Page 15 CAMCORDER MODE MENUS Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. To access and use the camcorder mode menus: 1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode: Tap MENU as seen on the bottom left of the LCD touch screen to open the menus for the current mode.
- Page 16 CAMCORDER SETUP MENUS The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. 1) Press the HOME button to open the Home Menu options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camcorder general settings. 3) Select a Setup Option: ...
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Page 17: Led Light
LED Light LED FLASH LIGHT OPTION To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the LED Flash Light on the front of the camcorder next to the lens. LED ON: Tap the LED icon, located on the top left section (above the ViviLink icon) of the LCD touch screen. This changes the icon and activates the LED Lights. -
Page 18: 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, the camcorder 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 19 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION VIDEO CAPTURE MODE Indicates the Camcorder is in Video Capture Mode Tap to open the Scene Menu options (Auto, Scenery, Night Scenery, SCENE Portrait, Night Portrait, Beach, High Sensitivity) Tap to turn the LED ‘flash’ light ON/OFF LED LIGHT Tap to open the ViviLink for Videos Menu options (YouTube, VIVILINK...
- Page 20 IMAGE QUALITY Indicates the selected Image Quality (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) Indicates the selected White Balance (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, AWB (WHITE BALANCE) Fluorescent, Incandescent) IMAGE SHARPNESS Indicates the selected Image Sharpness (Sharp, Normal, Soft) LIGHT EXPOSURE Indicates the selected Light Exposure (-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV) Indicates the selected ISO (Auto, 100, 200, 400) METERING Indicates the selected Metering (Center, Multi, Spot)
- Page 21 The Quality Menu Options include: Super Fine Fine (Default) Normal ViviLink Menu (for Videos) 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.
- Page 22 The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include: YouTube Photobucket Flickr None Note: QUICK FUNCTION: The selected ViviLink icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen (below the LED Light icon) during preview/stand-by mode. To quickly access the ViviLink Menu options and change as desired, simply tap this icon.
- Page 23 Color Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. The Color Menu Options include: Standard (Default), Sepia, Monochrome, Vivid 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.
- Page 24 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.
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Page 25: 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 26 VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PLAYBACK MODE Indicates the Camcorder is in Playback Mode DELETE (SINGLE IMAGE) Tap to open the Delete Image Menu options THUMBNAIL VIEW Tap to open the Thumbnail View for Videos and Photos Indicates which ViviLink is assigned to the video (YouTube, VIVILINK Photobucket, Flickr, None)
- Page 27 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the video or photo 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 scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
- Page 28 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. Using the ViviLink menu in the Playback Mode, you can either add a new ViviLink to your...
- Page 29 The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include: YouTube Photobucket Flickr None Note: QUICK FUNCTION: The selected ViviLink icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen (below the Thumbnail View icon) while in Playback Mode. To quickly access the ViviLink Menu options and change as desired, simply tap this icon.
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Page 30: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. After powering on your digital camcorder, by default the Video Capture Mode displays. To enter Photo Capture Mode: Press the HOME button. Tap the Camera icon to enter Photo Capture Mode. - Page 31 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Indicates the Camcorder is in Photo Capture Mode Tap to open the Scene Menu options (Auto, Scenery, Night Scenery, SCENE Portrait, Night Portrait, Beach, High Sensitivity) Tap to turn the LED ‘flash’ light ON/OFF LED LIGHT Tap to open the ViviLink for Photos Menu options (Facebook, Twitgoo, VIVILINK...
- Page 32 Indicates that the Self-Timer feature has been selected This icon appears only when the Self-Timer is selected and displays the 16 SELF-TIMER chosen delay time (2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds) To deactivate select ‘Single’ – no icon appears on the LCD Indicates that the Continue Shot mode is ON.
- Page 33 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. The Scene Menu Options include: Night Portrait Auto (Default) Scenery Beach Night Scenery High Sensitivity Portrait Note: QUICK FUNCTION: The selected Scene menu icon appears on the left side of the LCD screen (below the Photo Capture Mode icon) during preview/stand-by mode.
- Page 34 ViviLink Menu (for Photos) 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. The ViviLink for Photos Menu Options include:...
- Page 35 SELF-TIMER MENU The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camcorder’s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don’t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the picture yourself.
- Page 36 The Face Detect Menu Options include: Activates the Face Detect feature (Default) Disables the Face Detect feature AWB (White Balance) Menu Using the White Balance feature your camcorder can adjust to 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 allows the camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
- Page 37 The Continue Shot Menu Options include: Activates the Continue Shot feature Disables the Continue Shot feature (Default) 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. The Sharpness Menu Options include: Sharp Normal (Default)
- 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.
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Page 39: 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, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. ... - Page 40 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PLAYBACK MODE Indicates the Camcorder is in Playback Mode PRINT IMAGE Tap and connect to a PictBridge printer to print the selected photo DELETE (SINGLE IMAGE) Tap to open the Delete Menu options THUMBNAIL VIEW Tap to open the Thumbnail View for Videos and Photos Indicates which ViviLink is assigned to the video (Facebook, Twitgoo,...
- Page 41 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the video or photo 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 scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
- Page 42 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode: Delete ViviLink Rotate Crop REMINDER: For details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating the Menus: MENUS’...
- Page 43 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. Using the ViviLink menu in the Playback Mode, you can either add a new ViviLink to your captured image or change the existing ViviLink.
- Page 44 Crop Image Menu You can crop any picture on your camcorder with the Crop feature. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode. 2) View the photo you would like to crop. 3) Tap MENU located at the bottom left corner of the LCD screen to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.
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Page 45: Camcorder Setup Menus
Camcorder Setup Menus The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. To enter the Camcorder Setup Menus: 1) Press the HOME button to the left of the LCD touch screen to open the Home screen options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the Main Menu options for your camcorder general settings. - Page 46 Date/Time Menu The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. 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. You can also disable the timestamp for future images taken with your camcorder.
- Page 47 The Auto Off Menu Options include: 1 Minute 3 Minutes (Default) 5 Minutes 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.
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Page 48: Slide Show
The Format Menu Options include: Automatically formats Micro SD memory card. All videos and photos are deleted. Exits and returns to the Setup menus without formatting the Micro SD memory card. Default Menu Use this menu to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. The Default Menu Options include: Automatically resets the camcorder settings to Factory Default Settings. -
Page 49: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To The Tv
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV Use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen by connecting the supplied AV Cable from the digital camcorder to the TV. Once connected, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the digital camcorder normally to capture and playback photos and videos. The images will appear on the TV instead of on the digital camcorder’s LCD screen. -
Page 50: 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. 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”... -
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 The Camcorder To The Computer
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer A Micro SD Memory 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”... -
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 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH OS Connect your digital camcorder to your computer: - Slide the USB switch down to reveal and extend the built-in USB connector. - Insert the camcorder’s built-in USB connector to the computer’s USB port to make the connection.
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Page 55: Camcorder Maintenance
Camcorder Maintenance The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your digital camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital camcorder to heat sources. Do not use you digital camcorder in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. -
Page 56: 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.