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DVR 560HD
Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
© 2010 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 560HD Digital Video Recorder User Manual © 2010 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 ........................7 Camera Technical Specifications ....................8 Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..............9 Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ................9 Using Your Digital Camera ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder. 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. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Power 10. Down / ViviLink Photo/Video Shutter 11. LCD Screen T / Zoom In 12. Lens W / Zoom Out 13. Battery Compartment MODE 14. SD Memory Card Slot USB/AV Slot Left / Scene 16. Wrist Strap Connector Up / Exposure / Slide Show 17.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert 4 x AAA batteries. Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB) before use. Note: High Speed SD card of Class 4 or higher is recommended. Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Accessing Selecting...
  • Page 6 When powering the digital video recorder ON for the first time the digital video recorder will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Digital video recorder ON 1. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. Use 4 x AAA (1.5v) batteries.
  • Page 7 Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Language has been set, you will be asked to “Confirm ViviLink Photo and Video Social Network site” to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera. 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 software application.

  • Page 8: Main Camera Modes

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

  • Page 9: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels, Image Resolution (2M) 1600 x 1200 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels 1280x720pixels (30 fps), 720x400 pixels (30 fps), 640X480 Video Resolution pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format...

  • Page 10: Computer System Requirements - Windows Os

    Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 11: Using Your Digital Camera

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

  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    When the camera is first powered ON, the 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 videos and photos. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button.

  • Page 13: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital 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 Hide/Show the LCD Icons The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. 1. Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen. 2. 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 15 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 16 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. 1.
  • Page 17 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
  • Page 18 Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟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 camera.
  • Page 19 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. 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 5. To Format the Memory Card:  If you would like to proceed with the format, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to confirm.  The memory card will be completely formatted.  You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode. 6.

  • Page 22: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode 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. The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Digital Video Recorder 1.
  • Page 23 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function 1. Displays the PREVIOUS image Left 2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View 1. STOPS a playing video 2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View 1.
  • Page 24 Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.
  • Page 25 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 26: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. 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. Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if desired.
  • Page 27 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 28 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 29 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. 1.
  • Page 30 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 31 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. 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.
  • Page 32 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired 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.
  • Page 33 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu.
  • Page 34 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 powered on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 35 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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 36 Firmware (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. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.

  • Page 37: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode 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. The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Digital Video Recorder 1.
  • Page 38 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function 1. Displays the PREVIOUS image Left 2. Navigates in the Thumbnail View 1. Views all the Photos as a Slide Show with 3, 5 or 10 second intervals 2.
  • Page 39 Delete Menu While in the Playback Mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.
  • Page 40 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Slide Show Menu The Slideshow menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the slide show. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Slide Show menu.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Camera To A Headset

    cable a message will appear on the LCD screen to select NTSC or PAL for the type of TV you are using. 5. Select the option as per the format (NTSC or PAL) of the TV set you are using and press the SET button.

  • Page 43: Installing The Software

    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. 4. If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager”...

  • Page 44: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    13. On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 14. 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 45: 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.

  • Page 46: 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 the Tour” button on the application`s Home page.

  • Page 47: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2. MSDC appears on the LCD. 3. The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 4.

  • Page 48: 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 from the time of purchase.

  • Page 49: 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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