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Vivitar DVR-200 User Manual

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DVR-200

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040507TP

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DVR-200 User Manual English 040507TP...
  • Page 2 FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use this DV camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), becomes unusually hot to be touched, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Do not expose the DV camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the DV camera. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 5 Overview ... 5 Package contents ... 6 Optional accessories ... 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA ... 7 Front view ... 7 Rear view ... 8 LCD monitor information ... 9 LED indicators and audible tones ... 12 GETTING STARTED ...
  • Page 5 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ... 31 USB Driver for Windows 98 users ... 31 Installing PhotoSuite ... 32 Installing PhotoVista ... 33 Installing WinDVD Creator SVCD ... 34 MENU OPTIONS ... 35 Record menu ... 35 Image size ... 36 Image quality ... 36 Video quality ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital video camera is a miniature camcorder that will capture motion video as well as 2 megapixel still images. Using the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can record images and then review them in detail. 64MB internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store video and images without the need for an additional memory card.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package contents Carefully unpack your new DV camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or damaged, promptly contact Vivitar Customer Service. Digital video camera User’s manual USB cable AV cable Optional accessories SD memory card AC power adapter...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Digital Video Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front view 1. Lens 2. Microphone 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Battery/SD card cover 6. Tripod socket...

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Rear view 1. LCD monitor 2. Speaker Power/Menu button Arrow (up) Flash Arrow (right) Zoom in Arrow (down) Self-timer Arrow (left) Zoom out 8. Record/ Stop 9. System LED indicator Digital zoom Still-Image shutter Delete Playback Pause 14.A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) jack 15.USB connector 16.DC-in connector...

  • Page 10: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD information These indicators are displayed when recording still-images or video clips: 1. Zoom state 2. Sound level (applies to video only) Low sound level Mild sound level Medium sound level High sound level Fully sound level Mute 3. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted...
  • Page 11 These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips: 1. Folder number and video number 2. Sound level Low sound level Mild sound level Medium sound level High sound level Fully sound level Mute 3. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power...
  • Page 12 These indicators are displayed when playing back still images: 1. Folder number and image number 2. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 3. Memory Card indicator (if present) 4. Date (if date imprint is on) 5.

  • Page 13: Led Indicators And Audible Tones

    LED indicators and audible tones Indicator Status LED indicator Solid green LED indicator Solid green LED indicator Blinking red LED indicator Blinking green LED indicator Blinking green LED indicator Solid green Self-timer indicator Blinking blue – – – – *(1) The camera sounds one beep. *(3) The camera sounds three beeps.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED You can use 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH), one CR-V3 or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power your DV camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC power adapter is useful when transferring images to your computer. Installing the batteries 1.

  • Page 15: Using An Ac Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

    Using an AC power adapter (optional accessory) 1. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled “DC IN”. 2. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Note: Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

  • Page 16: Inserting An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Inserting an SD memory card (optional accessory) The camera comes with 64MB of internal memory, allowing you to record video clips and captured images. However, you may expand the memory capacity by using an optional Secure Digital (SD) memory card so you can store more images and video clips.

  • Page 17: Turning On Your Digital Video Camera

    Turning on your digital video camera 1. Swing the LCD panel away from the camera body. 2. Press and hold the power/menu button on the top to turn on your camera. Hold the power button for about two seconds. To turn off your digital video camera, press again Hold the power button for about four seconds.

  • Page 18: Capturing Still Images

    CAPTURING STILL IMAGES Basic settings Digital zoom (Preview) Using the digital zoom, the image in the LCD display can be enlarged by pressing the (T) telephoto button so that the subject appears closer or appears further away by pressing the (W) wide-angle button. Note although the image in the LCD may be zoomed up to 2.5x, the still-image will be captured at 1X (no zoom.) 1.

  • Page 19: Self-Timer

    Self-timer Use the self-timer when taking group shots.The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds. The self-timer LED starts blinking slowly for 7 seconds and then rapidly for the last 3 seconds.The self-timer can be used for still-images, not videos.

  • Page 20: Flash

    flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can capture an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances.The flash works only with still images and is disabled when capturing a video. 1.

  • Page 21: Image Resolution And Quality

    Image resolution and quality You can select resolution and compression settings for your still images. You may select still image resolution of either 1600x1200 and 800x600. Use 1600 x 1200 higher resolution if you prefer a larger print. However, this will also produce a larger file size.

  • Page 22: Number Of Recordable Images

    Number of recordable images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in the internal memory (or SD memory card ) at the current image quality and resolution settings. The number of recordable images will vary depending on the recorded subject (scene complexity) and the capacity of the memory card.

  • Page 23: Record Mode

    RECORD MODE Recording video clips The digital video camera records MPEG-4 video at a resolution of 320x240 pixels at a frame rate of 25 fps. 1. Press the power/menu button to turn on your camera. 2. To start recording a video clip by press the The zoom state, the battery level, card indicator, the movie mode and the elapsed time will display on the LCD monitor when recording a video clip.

  • Page 24: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing video clips To view a recorded video clip, follow these steps: 1. Turn on your camera. 2. Press the playback/ pause button. 3. Select the video clip you want to view by using the To pause playback at any time, press the To stop playback, press the Pressing the or the...

  • Page 25: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE In the playback mode, you can view, magnify, protect, and delete images. You can even run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you quickly search for the image or movie you want. Viewing images 1.

  • Page 26: Zoom Playback

    Zoom playback While reviewing your still-images, you may enlarge (zoom -in) a selected portion of the image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Turn on your camera. 2. Press the playback/ pause button. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 3.

  • Page 27: Displaying Thumbnail Images

    Displaying thumbnail images This function allows you to view up to nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Turn on your camera. 2. Press the playback/ pause button. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 28: Slide Show Display

    Slide show display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Turn on your camera. 2.

  • Page 29: Deleting Video Clips And Images

    Deleting video clips and images Your still-images and video clips are stored in either internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Whenever a memory card is inserted, the camera will automatically use the card, exclusively, in preference to internal memory. If the card is removed, the camera will revert to using internal memory.

  • Page 30: Delete All Video Clips/Images At Once

    Delete all video clips/images at once 1. Press the playback/ pause button to view the recorded video clips/ images. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select Playback menu by using the 4. Select “Delete all” by using the button. 5. Use the buttons to select [Yes], then press the confirm.

  • Page 31: Protecting Video Clips/Images

    Protecting video clips/images You can protect video clips or images from accidental erasure by selecting the protection function in the Playback menu. To protect an image or video follow the steps: Protecting one video clip/image 2. Turn on your camera. 3.

  • Page 32: System Connections

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Installing the USB Driver on a Windows PC The USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 Second Edition. Windows 2000, Me, XP computers do not need to install the USB driver. 1. Insert the product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

  • Page 33: Installing Photosuite

    Open the “removable disk” and subsequent folders by double clicking on them. Double click on the folder. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the images that you want, then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the camera to a desired location.

  • Page 34: Installing Photovista

    Installing PhotoVista PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360 you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment. PhotoVista’s powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes.

  • Page 35: Installing Windvd Creator Svcd

    Installing WinDVD Creator SVCD WinDVD Creator is an easy-use software to help you to edit recorded video clips and make your own DVDs. WinDVD Creator lets you easily transfer your recorded videos from a camcorder, add picture, music, titles, transitions between scenes, special effects or edit the length you prefer.

  • Page 36: Menu Options

    Menu Options Record Menu You can use the Record menu to select istill-mage size(resolution), image quality or video quality. You can also adjust exposure, white balance or ISO speed. To access the Record menu, press the button.

  • Page 37: Image Size

    Image size Set the desired image size. 1600 x 1200 800 x 600 Image quality Set the still-image quality (compression ratio) at which the image is saved. Super fine Fine Normal Video quality Set the video quality (compression ratio) at which the video clip is saved. Super fine Fine Normal...

  • Page 38: Exposure

    Exposure Your DV camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the DV camera automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of your DV camera can be adjusted from -1.8EV to +1.8EV in 0.3EV step.

  • Page 39: White Balance

    White balance The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear white even when the light changes. With DV camera, however, the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it.

  • Page 40: Iso

    You may specify the ISO to be used when an image is taken. A higher ISO sensitivity value increases the camera’s sensitivity to light. However, higher ISO also introduces more noise (speckles) into the image. With a higher sen- sitivity selected, images can be taken with less light. To set the ISO speed, first press the prefer by using the button, then press...

  • Page 41: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu You can select your preferences and DV camera settings in Setup mode. Press the power button and navigate to the option you wish to configure by using the Setup menu items: Format, Beep, Speaker, LCD brightness, Power off, Reset to default, Date type, Date setup, Date imprint, Video out, Light freq.

  • Page 42: Format

    Format This option formats the internal memory (or SD memory card) and erases all stored images and data. To perform the format function, first press the Then select [No] or [Yes] by using the then press button to confirm. A progress bar displays the formatting progress.

  • Page 43: Speaker

    Speaker Volume You may adjust the volume of the speaker - used when movies are played back. To set the sound level, first press the Then increase or decrease the sound using the button to confirm. The volume level can be adjusted from 0 to 5. LCD brightness This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 44: Power Off

    Power off If your DV camera is unused for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on, the DV camera will switch to an idle mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power. Inactivity period (Batteries) 60 seconds 3 minutes If the camera is idle, re-activate the camera by pressing any button.

  • Page 45: Date Type

    Date type You can select the date type that is imprinted on your image. To set the date type, first press the type you prefer by using the press button to confirm. [Y/M/D] : Year/Month/Day [D/M/Y] : Day/Month/Year [M/D/Y] : Month/Day/Year Date setup After removing the batteries from the camera, the date and time will return to the default setting.

  • Page 46: Video Out Frequence

    Video out frequence You can view your images on a TV or record them to a video tape. Remember to select the video output standard appropriate to your location. To set this option, first press the [NTSC] or [PAL] and then press [NTSC] : Select this format when located in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Central America or Mexico.

  • Page 47: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Use the Playback menu to transfer your recorded video clips/captured images to a memory card or to create an on-camera slide show displaying. You may also use the Playback menu to protect or delete all images from the camera’s memory card or an internal memory.

  • Page 48: Delete All

    Delete all Refer to section in this manual titled “ Deleting video clips/ images” Slide show Your camera can display your images sequentially as a slide show at a selected interval. [1 Sec], [3 Sec], [5 Sec], [7 Sec], [9 Sec] Copy to card This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera’s internal memory to a memory card.

  • Page 49: Connecting Your Ditigital Video Camera

    CONNECTING YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES...

  • Page 50: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Effective pixels Still image resolution Video image resolution Image quality Recording media Lens LCD monitor Self-timer Digital zoom Exposure compensation White balance Light frequency Video & Audio formats Supported standards Interface Power Software applications Dimensions Weight * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 51: Appendix

    APPENDIX Error Messages LCD MONITOR DISPLAY MEMORY ERROR CARD ERROR MEMORY FULL NO IMAGES USB ERROR CARD FULL LOW LIGHT “LOW BATTERY” “AUTO” “6” MEANING Internal memory access error Optional SD card access error There is not enough memory space to store another image or video clip in the internal memory.

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