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DVR 945HD Digital Video Camera
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© 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.

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  • Page 1 DVR 945HD Digital Video Camera 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 Camera Technical Specifications ......................3 Computer System Requirements – Windows ..................4 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ..................4 Parts of the Camera ..........................5 Initial Camera Setup ..........................6 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ..................9 Changing Camera Mode ........................9 Navigating the Menus .........................10 Camera Options: Flash LED Lights, Macro ..................

  • 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: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 4032x3024(12M) / 3648x2736(10M) / 3648x2048(7MHD) / Image Resolution 2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) / 1920x1080(2M-HD) / 640x480(VGA) Video Resolution 1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240 File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Memory card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.7 Inch TFT Lens...

  • 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  Pentium®...

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Power button 2. EV+ / Up / Slideshow 3. EV- / Down Button 4. Self-Timer / Left Button 5. Delete / Right Button 6. SET / LED ON-OFF Button 7. MODE Button 8. MENU Button 9.

  • Page 7: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera 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 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 8 2) Installing the SD Memory Card IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. SD card not included. To properly insert the SD Card: - Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera.
  • Page 9 Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the SET button to confirm the selection. 2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup.

  • Page 10: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Camera

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.  (SDHC Class 4 card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.

  • Page 11: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button on the top left of the LCD Panel. When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display Navigating the Menus...

  • Page 12: Camera Options: Flash Led Lights, Macro

    Camera Options: Flash LED Lights, Macro LED Flash Option  To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, press the SET button to activate the 2 LED Flash Lights on the front of the camera below the lens. ...

  • Page 13: 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 camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 14 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has four directional control buttons that function as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Left No function in Video Capture Mode Light Exposure – Changes the Light Exposure Setting EV + Delete - Opens the „Delete This Video‟...
  • Page 15 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 16 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the MENU 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 17 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera.
  • Page 18 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera 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 camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
  • Page 19 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 button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the „Image Sharpness‟...
  • Page 20 7) Press the MODE 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 21 Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.
  • Page 22 Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
  • Page 23 Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off. When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 24 TV Out Menu TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the Digital Video Camera to the HDTV” for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television. NTSC –...
  • Page 25  Select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to begin. The memory card will be completely formatted. Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera and to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings.

  • Page 26: 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 MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 27 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has four directional control buttons that function as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Displays the PREVIOUS image Left No function in Video Playback Mode Displays the NEXT image Right Down No function in Video Playback Mode...
  • Page 28 ViviLink Menu The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 29 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. 8) An icon appears on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site. 9) Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default.

  • Page 30: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. After powering on your camera, 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 camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 31 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has four directional control buttons that function as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function Self-Timer – Actives the Self-Timer options Left Light Exposure – Changes the Light Exposure Setting EV + Delete - Opens the „Delete This Photo‟...
  • 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 let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the MENU 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 camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera.
  • Page 35 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the MENU 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 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the „Face Detect‟ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 37 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. 1) Press the MENU 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 38 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 button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the „Image Sharpness‟...
  • Page 39 7) Press the MODE 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 40 Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.
  • Page 41 Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
  • Page 42 Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera‟s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects (except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camera emits when performing camera functions. NOTE: The camera features that emit sounds include - Power On, Power Off, Shutter „Click‟ and Self-Timer.
  • Page 43 Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera 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 camera. 50Hz –...
  • Page 44 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s memory card.
  • Page 45 resetting to the default settings.  Select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to proceed with the reset. You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos.

  • Page 46: 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 MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.
  • Page 47 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has four directional control buttons that function 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 exit the Slide Show, press any button) Right Displays the NEXT image...
  • Page 48 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your digital video camera through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 49 ViviLink Menu The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. 1) View the photo you would like to add a ViviLink.
  • Page 50 2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 3) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the „Crop‟ menu. 4) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the „Crop‟ option. 5) Press the SET button to open the „Crop‟ option. 6) The Crop window opens on the selected picture.
  • Page 51 Print This Photo Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. 1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Digital Video Camera To The Hdtv

    Connecting the Digital Video Camera to the HDTV The digital video camera has an HDMI port to use your larger HDTV screen in place of the camera‟s LCD screen. On plugging the HDMI Cable (purchased separately) to the digital video camera‟s HDMI slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Connecting The Camera 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 55: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera 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 56: 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 57 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera 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.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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.

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