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Page 1: Digital Video Camera
High Definition Digital Video Camera 980HD User’s 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 Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera ... 3 Section 2 Getting Started ... 6 Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode ... 8 Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode ... 20 Section 5 Setting Your Camera ... 27 Section 6 Viewing Pictures and Movies on TV ... 31 Section 7 Using the Software ... -
Page 3: Section 1 Getting To Know Your Camera
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. The camera with 5 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 movies. By way of using H.264 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. -
Page 4: Front View
Front View Tele/Wide Button Speaker Flash Microphone Lens Rear View Movie Mode LED Indicator Playback LED Indicator Picture Mode LED Indicator Playback Button Mode Button Rolling Wheel OK Button... -
Page 5: Side View
Side View SD card Slot Power Button Pre -Record/Internet Button LCD Touch Panel Mini USB 2.0 Port HDMI Port TV Port Bottom View Self Timer LED Safety latch Battery Cover Tripod Socket... -
Page 6: Section 2 Getting Started
Loading the Battery Before using the camera, users must load the Lithium-ion rechargeable battery come within the package. 1. Slide the safety latch to the unlocked position and open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + or -). -
Page 7: Turning The Camera Off
Turning the Camera On and Getting Started • To turn on the camera: 1. Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically. 2. Or press Power Button for one second to turn it on. • To record movies: Press Mode Button or touch mode .(The Movie Mode LED Indicator •... -
Page 8: Section 3 Enjoying The Record Mode
Button Function Enjoying the Record Mode Rolling Wheel: Rotate to move between the wheel menu options. Right Button: LCD Information ON/OFF. In Record menu, press to switch to the submenu. Left Button: Flash Auto/Red-Eye-Reduction/Digital Light/ Flash OFF. In Record menu, press to return to the main menu. -
Page 9: Lcd Monitor Information
LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded: Movie Resolution Picture Resolution FHD (1080p 30) HD (720p 30) WVGA 60 VGA (4:3) Slow Motion (Record movies at High (16 MP) Standard (5 MP) Low (3 MP) Recording time of the movie that can still be taken at current resolution... - Page 10 Scene Skin Night Backlight Macro Position Focusing Manual White Balance Motion Detection Zoom meter: FHD (1080p 30):1X~10X (10X Optical zoom and 1X Digital zoom) (10) Other video resolution:1X~40X (10X Optical zoom and 4X Digital zoom) (11) Option Menu (12) Playback Mode (13) Movie/Picture Record Mode Movie Mode...
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Page 11: Movie Recording
Movie Recording • In Movie Record Mode (The Movie Record LED Indicator recording. When a movie is being recorded, a time indicator will display on the LCD monitor. To stop recording, press OK Button again. • Optional function 1. Dual record: press Mode Button ( on the LCD monitor. -
Page 12: Picture Recording
Picture Recording • In Picture Record Mode (The Picture Record LED Indicator down until the focusing frame turns from white to green. Then, press it fully down to take a picture. • Press Playback Button to view the picture. • Three resolution settings are available: Image Quality High Quality:16 Mega Pixels Standard Quality:5 Mega Pixels... -
Page 13: Options For Record Menu
Options for Record Menu Movie Record Mode Menu Movie Resolution White Balance • FHD (1080p 30) • Auto • HD (720p 30) • Daylight • WVGA60 • Fluorescent • VGA (4:3) • Tungsten Picture Record Mode Menu Picture Resolution White Balance •... -
Page 14: Movie Resolution
Movie Resolution Four resolution settings are available. • FHD (1080p 30): Record movies at 1920x1080p 30 resolution. • HD (720p 30): Record movies at 1280x720p 30 resolution. • WVGA 60: Record movies at 848x480 60 resolution. • VGA(4:3): Record movies at 640x480p 30 resolution. Operation 1. -
Page 15: White Balance
White Balance The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available: • Auto: The camera automatically adjusts white balance. • Daylight: Under outdoor condition. • Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition. • Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition. Operation 1. -
Page 16: Movie Effect
Movie Effect Operation 1. In Movie Record Mode, touch icon) to show the wheel menu. 2. Scroll and stop on [Effect]. The submenu of Effect pops up. 3. Touch the desired Effect option to enter its option screen. 4. The Movie Effect submenu contains 5 options-- Stabilization, Macro Mode, Motion Detection, Slow Motion, and Time Lapse --for you to adjust the camera’s settings. -
Page 17: Motion Detection
Motion Detection Record videos automatically when the camera detects a movement. Operation 1. In the Effect submenu, touch [Motion Detect.] to enter the option screen. 2. Touch the desired option. 3. Touch [OK] to validate the setting. 4. Camera will start to record video automatically if it detects a movement. -
Page 18: Picture Effect
Picture Effect Operation 1. In Picture Record Mode, touch icon) to show the wheel menu. 2. Scroll and stop on [Effect]. The submenu of Effect pops up. 3. Touch the desired Effect option to enter its option screen. 4. The Picture Effect submenu contains 3 options --Self Timer, Macro Mode, and ISO-- for you to adjust the camera’s setting. - Page 19 The camera adjusts the ISO sensitivity of its images automatically. Two manual ISO sensitivity settings are available. (800/1600) The larger the number is, the higher the ISO sensitivity is set to. Select a small number to shoot a smoother image. Select a large number to shoot an image in a dark location or to shoot a subject moving at high speed.
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Page 20: Section 4 Enjoying The Playback Mode
Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Playback Mode Enjoying the Rolling Wheel: Rotate to move to the previous/next movie/ picture. Right Button: LCD Information ON/OFF; Fast forward. Left Button: Fast rewind. Down Button: Delete the current movie/picture or all movies/ pictures. - Page 21 LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Movie Playback Mode Movie Resolution Picture Resolution 0003/0005 Playback Preview Screen FHD(1080p 30) HD (720p 30) WVGA 60 VGA (4:3) Slow Motion (320x240) High (16 MP) Standard (5MP) Low (3MP) Dual Record (The image resolution captured during movies recording is the same as the video resolution.)
- Page 22 Movie/Picture Preview Screen On Return to the previous screen/ Switch to Record Mode Movie playback time counter Delete Upload selected movies to Internet Volume Previous movie/picture (10) Movies fast rewind Movies Play (11) Movies Pause (12) Movies fast forward (13) Next movie/picture Slideshow (14)
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Page 23: Operations For Playback Mode
Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing movies and pictures on the built-in memory or on an SD Card. Operation 1. Press Playback Button ( screen to switch to the Playback mode. 2. In the Playback preview screen, press Mode Button or touch on the screen to switch between the Movie mode and the Picture mode. -
Page 24: Delete Movies
Delete Movies Operation 1. Touch to go to the Delete option screen. 2. Touch [Yes] to delete the current movie or [No] to cancel the operation and to exit; touch [All] to delete all movies. 3. Before all movies are about to be deleted, a confirmation screen will appear;... -
Page 25: Picture Playback
Picture Playback Operation 1. When in the Picture Playback mode, sweep to the right or touch to go to the previous picture; sweep to the left or touch the next picture. 2. While the picture is selected, press on the screen as well as go up to enter Magnification Mode.( The magnification Indicator appears on the screen) -
Page 26: Delete Picture
Delete Picture Operation 1. Touch to go to the Delete option screen. 2. Touch [Yes] to delete the current picture or [No] to cancel the operation and to exit; touch [All] to delete all pictures. 3. Before all pictures are deleted, a confirmation screen will appear;... -
Page 27: Section 5 Setting Your Camera
Setting Menu Operation 1. Touch (on-screen icon) when in Record Mode. The Record menu wheel will show on the screen. 2. Scroll and stop on [Setting]. The submenu of Setting pops up. 3. The Setting submenu contains 6 options for configuring your camera setup. - Page 28 Ensure that the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected – either NTSC or PAL. Wrong TV system setting may cause image flickers. • NTSC(60Hz): USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, etc. • PAL(50Hz): UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, etc. Operation 1.
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Page 29: Time Setting
Time Setting Operation 1. In the Setting submenu, touch [Time Setting] on the screen to go to the Time Setting menu. 2. Touch Year, Month, Day, Hour, or Minute to set. 3. Adjust the numeric value by touching 4. Touch [OK] to validate the settings. Format Yes: Format the built-in memory ( When there is no SD card in the camera ) / SD Card (When there is an SD card in the camera). -
Page 30: Default Setting
Default Setting To restore the default factory setting, select this option. Operation 1. In the Setting submenu, touch [Default Setting] on the screen to go to the Default Setting confirmation screen. 2. Touch [Yes] to execute the operation and [No] to cancel the operation. -
Page 31: Section 6 Viewing Pictures And Movies On Tv
Viewing Pictures and Movies on TV Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV 1. Connect the HDMI cable to your camera’s HDMI Out port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a television. 3. Set the video input source of your TV to “ HDMI.” 4. -
Page 32: Section 7 Using The Software
Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 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”... -
Page 33: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
“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”. 11. Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer. -
Page 34: 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 35: Section 8 Transferring Media
Transfer media: Using Windows To transfer media from your camera to your computer manually using Windows: 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2. MSDC appears on the LCD. 3. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. 4. -
Page 36: Section 9 Sakar Warranty Card
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. 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. -
Page 37: Section 11 Specifications And System Requirements
Specifications and System Requirements Specification Image sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Operation modes Movie record, Picture record Lens f=5.95~59.5mm F2.0~2.8 Focus range Macro mode: wide:1cm~Infinite, tele:60cm~Infinite Auto mode: wide:10 cm~Infinite, tele:100 cm~Infinite Zoom FHD (1080p 30):1X~10X (10X Optical zoom and 1X Digital zoom) Other video resolution:1X~40X (10X Optical zoom and 4X Digital zoom) Shutter... -
Page 38: System Requirements
System requirements • Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 • Intel Pentium 4, 2.4GHz or above • 512 MB RAM • CD-ROM Drive • 1 GB free HDD space • Available USB port • 16-bit Color Display Note The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. -
Page 39: Section 12 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 1. If the LCD preview is not clear while shooting, how can the focus be adjusted? Try to switch between Macro and Auto Mode. 2. The flash is not working. The battery power is low. The camera is in DC power mode. 3. - Page 40 9. I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer`s...
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