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DVR 985HD Digital Video Camera
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 985HD Digital Video Camera 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 Parts of the Camera ........................3 Initial Camera Setup ........................4 Main Camera Modes ........................9 Camera Technical Specifications ....................10 Computer System Requirements ....................11 Charging the Lithium Battery ...................... 12 Using Your DVR .........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

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

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 11. Wrist Strap Connector 2. Up/Down/Zoom Out/Zoom In/SET (Menu/OK) Button 12. Lens 3. Photo Shutter/Slide Show Button 13. LCD Screen 4. Video Shutter Button 14. LED Light 5. Right /ViviLink Button 15. SD Memory Card Slot 6.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card To Charge the Battery:  Insert the battery (as shown).  Power off the digital video recorder.  Connect the DVR using the USB cable to the  SD Memory card computer‟s USB port or (up to 32GB) to the AC Adapter (which...
  • Page 6 When powering the camera ON for the first time you may manually go through and setup some of the features of your camera. Powering the Camera ON 1) Battery Make sure the battery installed properly and has been fully charged. To charge your battery, follow one of the steps below: First, open the battery compartment on the side of the camera.
  • Page 7 - The LED charge light is ON while the battery is recharging. - The LED charge light turns off when the battery is fully charged. B. Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and the AC Adapter (included). - Connect one end of the USB connection cable into the USB port on your camera.
  • Page 8 To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD card slot). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly.
  • Page 9 Setting the Camera Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN direction control buttons. Then press the SET button to confirm the selection. After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup.

  • Page 10: Main Camera Modes

    Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your DVR. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.

  • Page 11: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (12.1M) 4032x3024, (10M) 3888x2592, (8M) 3264x2448, Image Resolution (7M HD) 3648X2048, (5M) 2592x1944, (3M) 2048x1536, (2M HD) 1920x1080, (VGA) 640x480 pixels (HD) 1280x720, (VGA) 640x480pixels, Video Resolution (QVGA) 320x240pixels File Format JPEG/AVI Internal Memory 1 Test Photo Use Only SD Card (up to 32GB) External Memory...

  • Page 12: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the “Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 13: Charging The Lithium Battery

    Charging the Lithium Battery Only use the Lithium Battery that is included in the packaging. To charge the Lithium Battery insert the battery into the camera in the direction as shown below. 1) Make sure the camera is powered off. 2) Plug in the AC Adapter included in the package and connect the other end to the USB port of the camera.

  • Page 14: Using Your Dvr

    Using Your DVR Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your DVR. If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.

  • Page 15: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button. 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 Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

  • Page 16: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your DVR. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 17 Hide/Show the LCD Icons The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.  Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.  Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 18 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Scene‟ menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 19 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 20 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 21 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Image Sharpness‟...
  • Page 22 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 23 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 24 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 25 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Auto Power Off‟...
  • Page 26 TV Mode Menu TV Mode 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 a TV or HDTV” section of your manual for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television. NTSC –...
  • Page 27 Firmware (Restore Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory default settings. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Firmware menu.

  • 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 camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 29 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your DVR has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Action Left/LED Displays the PREVIOUS image Up/T Zooms In Right/ViviLink Displays the NEXT image Displays the Thumbnail view/ Zooms Out on zoomed photos Down/W Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode:...
  • Page 30 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 31 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu.

  • Page 32: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your DVR.  When the camera is powered on, Video Capture Mode is open by default.  Press the MODE button once to enter Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 33 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 34 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Scene‟ menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 35 Quality Menu The 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 36 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image.
  • Page 37 around the subject‟s face. Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject‟s head. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Face Detect‟ menu.
  • Page 38 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Color Effect‟ menu.
  • Page 39 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Image Sharpness‟...
  • Page 40 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 Press the SET button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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 45 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the SET to select and confirm 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 46 If you select “Yes”, the settings will be reset. A message will appear indicating that the settings have been reset successfully. Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings.

  • Page 47: 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. ...
  • Page 48 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your DVR has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Action Left/LED Displays the PREVIOUS image Up/T Zooms In Right/ViviLink Displays the NEXT image Down/ W Displays the Thumbnail view/ Zooms Out on zoomed photos Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu...
  • Page 49 ViviLink for Photos 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 50 Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (accessible with the ViviLink Quick-Function button in Capture mode).
  • Page 51 When you are ready to crop, press the Photo Shutter button. When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Photo Shutter button again to save or press the MODE button to cancel and return to the previous menu. If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your memory card.
  • Page 52 photo. You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer. Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. Select the “Cancel”...

  • Page 53: Connecting The Camera To The Tv And Hdtv

    Connecting the Camera to the TV and HDTV Connecting the Camera to the TV The camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s LCD screen. On plugging the TV-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.
  • Page 54 Connecting the Camera to the HDTV To view the high resolution quality videos recorded with your camera, connect the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI (purchased separately). On plugging the HDMI cable to the camera‟s HDMI port, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch “Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager”” to open the application. 13) If you close the application you can run the “Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.

  • Page 57: 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. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get media from device”...

  • Page 58: Get Started

     Edit images using automatic and manual tools  Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the “Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager”, open the Help file or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.
  • Page 59 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appears on the LCD. 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 60: Camera Maintenance

    Camera Maintenance The DVR is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camera to heat sources. Do not use you camera in wet or moist conditions. 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 from the time of purchase.

  • Page 61: Technical Support

    Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ‟s at the website. Can‟t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions.

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