Vivitar Vivicam 4000 User Manual

Vivitar Vivicam 4000 User Manual

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  • Page 2: 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: Trademark Information

    This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. 2. The product and accessories that come with your Vivicam 4000 may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that...
  • Page 4 Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident. Never attempt to use an AC adapter/charger with the Vivicam 4000 if you are using a Duracell CP1 battery.
  • Page 5 CAUTION Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 8 INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents 11 GETTING TO KNOW THE VIVICAM 4000 Front View Rear View Mode dial Viewfinder LED Indicator LCD Monitor Icons 19 GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) Charging the Battery...
  • Page 7 74 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER Step 1: Installing the USB Driver Step 2: Connecting the Vivicam 4000 to Your Computer Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files 77 INSTALLING PRESTO! MR. PHOTO 78 INSTALLING PRESTO! IMAGE FOLIO 79 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER 80 USER’S MANUAL ON CD-ROM...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 6.3 Mega pixel CCD, this Vivicam 4000 is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels. The Vivicam 400 is fully automatic.
  • Page 9 Focus mode - Self-timer mode - Still image burst capture - Still images may be captured individually or in Auto-exposure bracketing - For capturing scenes with just the right exposure. Movie mode - Voice memo - Thumbnail display - TV and PC connection - Your images will be sharp and clear with a variety of focus modes.
  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your Vivicam 4000 and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: Digital camera A/V cable User’s manual USB cable Software CD-ROM Camera strap Camera pouch Common (Optional) Accessories: SD card AC power adapter...
  • Page 11: Getting To Know The Vivicam 4000

    Captures the image when pressed all the way down. 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images. Turns the Vivicam 4000 power on and off. For recording audio with movies clips and voice annotations. Sets the camera mode.
  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear View Name Diopter adjustment dial Provides a clearer image when using the optical Viewfinder window Viewfinder LED (Zoom in) button (Zoom out) button Speaker MENU button (Display) button Strap lug Selection wheel (Erase) button Tripod socket Battery/SD card cover Access to the battery and memory card. LCD monitor SET /Direction button 12-E...
  • Page 13 SET /Direction button Name button button (Focus) button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus button (Self-timer) button button (Exposure compensation / Backlight correction) button button (Flash) button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash Description Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting.
  • Page 14: Mode Dial

    Set-up 11. PC PC Playback 14-E Description The Vivicam 4000 is automatically sets for exposure, etc. In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically, but other parameters may be set manually. camera sets the corresponding aperture value.
  • Page 15: Viewfinder Led Indicator

    Viewfinder LED Indicator The viewfinder LED indicates the current operational status of the camera. The meaning of the LED changes depending upon what the camera is doing (powered-off, capturing, re-playing, or downloading.) Color Status During power off battery is Green charging.
  • Page 16: Lcd Monitor Icons

    LCD Monitor Icons For Photography modes: [ 1. Mode 2. Focus setting 3. Long-exposure time warning icon (potential for hand- shake blur) 4. Zoom status 5. Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway.) 6. Voice memo 7. Battery condition Pressing the display with icons, display without icons, LCD monitor OFF.
  • Page 17 For Photography modes: [ P ] [ Tv ] [ Av ] [ M ] 1. Mode 2. Focus setting 3. Long-exposure time warning icon (potential for hand-shake blur) 4. Zoom status 5. Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway.) 6.
  • Page 18 For Movie mode: [ Playback mode [ Playback mode [ 18-E 1. Movie-mode icon 2. Focus setting 3. Zoom status 4. Battery condition 5. Movie resolution 6. Movie quality 7. Self-timer icon 8. Possible recording time/ elapsed time 9. Recording indicator ]-Still Image Playback 1.
  • Page 19: Getting Started

    It is highly recommend using the original rechargeable lithium-ion battery to fully demonstrate the camera's full functionality. Charge the battery fully before using the Vivicam 4000. Make sure that the camera is off and the AC adapter line is disconnected before inserting or removing the battery.
  • Page 20: Removing The Battery

    2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown. Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing the front side of the camera, and then insert the battery. 3.
  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    It is recommended to fully discharge the battery before recharging. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery. You may use the Vivicam 4000 while the battery is charging, with the AC power adapter connected. E-21...
  • Page 22 If you remove the battery for more than two hours the date and time must be reset. Never attempt to use an AC adapter/charger with the Vivicam 4000 if you are using a Duracell CP1 battery.
  • Page 23: Inserting An Sd Card

    Images captured with the Vivicam 4000 will be stored on a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. You must have an SD card in place to use the Vivicam 4000. Before inserting or removing the SD card, make sure that the power of the camera is off.
  • Page 24: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Load the battery and insert an SD card before starting. Turning the power on Press the POWER button to turn the power on. The viewfinder LED lights green and the camera is initiated. When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode that is currently selected by the mode dial.
  • Page 25: Formatting An Sd Card

    It is good practice to format a memory card occasionally. If you use your SD memory card with another digital camera or another electronic device it is bet to reformat the memory card before using it in the Vivicam 4000. buttons from...
  • Page 26: Choosing The Osd Language

    Choosing the OSD Language When you first turn the Vivicam 4000 on, choose an On-Screen Display (OSD) language for information displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Set the mode dial to [ button [Custom] of the set-up menu is displayed.
  • Page 27: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without a battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.
  • Page 28: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored on a memory card. As you get to know the Vivicam 4000, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 29 Possible number of shots (Still images) The following table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on an optional SD card from 32MB to 512MB. Image size Quality 32MB (Fine) (6M) 2816 x2112 (Standard) (Economy) TIFF (Fine) (4M)
  • Page 30 Possible recording time/sec (Video clip) Image size Quality (Fine) 320 x 240 (Standard) The data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and scene content. The memory card testing results for 512MB are based on Toshiba, Panasonic, and San Disk SD memory cards.
  • Page 31: Photography Modes

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ] Auto Mode Auto photography mode is perhaps the most commonly used photography mode. Images can be captured simply because the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting) is determined automatically to suit the photographic conditions. You can use either the optical viewfinder and/or the 2.0"...
  • Page 32 3. Compose your image in the viewfinder. Turn the “diopter adjustment dial” until the image appears clearly within the viewfinder. 4. Press the shutter button. Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure. Pressing the shutter button down fully captures the images.
  • Page 33: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the LCD Monitor Make sure that the battery is inserted before capturing images. 1. Press the POWER button to turn the power 2. Set the mode dial to [ By default, the LCD monitor setting is 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 4.
  • Page 34: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4.4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 13.2 times to suit the subject and the distance. Digital zoom is a compelling feature, however, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainer) the image will appear.
  • Page 35: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Set the flash for capturing images. The flash mode can selected for the particular photographic conditions. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. The available flash modes are dependant on the selected photography mode, scene mode, and capture mode. 2.
  • Page 36 The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode [ Blank] Auto Red-eye Reduction Forced Flash Flash Off In [ In [ In [ In [ The flash cannot be used in the [ [Continuous] and [Auto Exp.]. 36-E Description The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic...
  • Page 37: Setting The Focus

    Setting the Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus [ ]. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify macro, [ [ 3M ] fixed at 3 m (9 feet), or [ 1M ] fixed at 1 m (3 feet). Specifying the focus manually can give you precise focus control and it also reduces the shutter latency-time slightly.
  • Page 38 Select the 1 meter-focus setting when you want to capture objects of at a distance of about 1 m (3 feet) from the camera. ], [ 3M ] or [ 1M ] is set, the Vivicam 4000 captures images...
  • Page 39: Self-Timer/Interval Photography

    Self-timer/Interval Photography This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer and allows interval photography. 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Toggle the button to select the setting. Each press of the the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen.
  • Page 40 The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode: Self-timer mode 10S ]10 sec. 2S ] 2 sec. 10+2 ]10+2 sec. Intv ] Interval The self-timer setting is automatically cancelled after an image is captured. Use of the [ blur that can result when the shutter button is pressed at long exposure times.
  • Page 41: Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

    Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Your camera automatically adjusts the exposure for each scene. However, there may be situations where you wish to manually override the automatic determination of the camera and under- or over- expose the image. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation can be adjusted from [-2.0 EV] to [+2.0 EV] in 0.3 EV steps.
  • Page 42 ] and [ [ P ] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography Mode The Vivicam 4000 automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture to suit the brightness of the subject. This allows you to capture image with ease just like when the [ ] mode is selected.
  • Page 43 [ Tv ] Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode In this mode, images are captured with the priority given to shutter speed. The aperture is automatically set according to the shutter speed. If you set a fast shutter speed, you can capture images of moving subjects that look as if they are still.
  • Page 44 The shutter speed and corresponding aperture value are displayed on the screen. If an appropriate combination cannot be set, the aperture value is displayed in red, but images can be captured regardless. 3. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully.
  • Page 45: Av ] Aperture Priority Mode

    [ Av ] Aperture Priority Mode In this mode, images are captured with the priority given to aperture. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. The aperture will affect the depth-of-field of the camera. If you set a small aperture (higher F value), you can capture portrait images with an out-of-focus background.
  • Page 46: M ] Manual Mode

    [ M ] Manual Mode In manual mode, the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually. 1. Set the mode dial to [ M ]. 2. Select the shutter speed or the aperture with the button. 3. Set the shutter speed or the aperture value with the selection wheel.
  • Page 47: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode This sets the scene setting such as [ scene and captures the image. 1. Set the mode dial to one of the scene modes. When the camera mode is set to the [ selected. 2. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully.
  • Page 48: Movie Mode

    ] Movie Mode This mode is for recording video clips. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Set the mode dial to [ 2. Compose the image with the zoom button. Optical zoom and/or digital zoom should be set while composing the scene.
  • Page 49: Playback Mode

    ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. Insert the SD card into the camera and turn on the power before starting. 1. Set the mode dial to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.
  • Page 50 Image Display Information You can switch the state of the information display by pressing the back images. Each press of the switches the information display state in the following order: Pressing the 90 degrees. The button rotates the image counterclockwise. Pressing the opposite button opposite will return the image to the normal display.
  • Page 51: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the Vivicam 4000. You can also play back voice. 1. Set the mode dial to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the desired video clip with the selection wheel.
  • Page 52: Button Operations

    Button Operations During playback (Forward play) Pressing the sequentially invoke 2X fast- button forward, 4X fast-forward, regular play. (Reverse play) Pressing the sequentially invoke 2X fast- button reverse, 4X fast-reverse, regular play button Pause Stop (The display returns to the 1st frame playback) button Regular forward play button...
  • Page 53: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On A Tv

    Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV You can playback your images on a TV. Before connecting your camera to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC / PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment to which you are going to connect to the camera. It is recommended to use the AC power adapter while transferring the recorded images and video files.
  • Page 54: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo annotation for each still image. A voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Set the mode dial to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.
  • Page 55: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously, so you can quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Set the mode dial to [ The images appears on the screen. 2.
  • Page 56: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback Images that are played back can be enlarged by a factor of two, or four times. This allows you to enlarge a selected portion of an image to examine fine details. 1. Set the mode dial to [ 2.
  • Page 57: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in sequential order as a slideshow. 1. Set the mode dial to [ 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select [Slide Show] with the and press the SET button.
  • Page 58: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You may protect an image from accidental deletion, or erasure. Protecting Images 1. Set the mode dial to [ 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the selection wheel. 3. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 4.
  • Page 59: Protecting Multiple Images

    Canceling Protection To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection. 1. Select [Protect] with the the SET button. 2. Select [Single] or [All] with the 3. Select [Cancel Protect] with the The image is no longer protected and the camera returns to the play mode.
  • Page 60: Erasing Images

    ] Erasing Images Immediate Erasure (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to erase the last-captured image during capture. 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the button. The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen.
  • Page 61 Single: Erases the selected image or the last image. All: Erases all of the images on the SD card except for protected images. Select: Erases a set of selected images. 5. Select [Execute] with the To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button. Erasing an image will not affect sequential image numbering.
  • Page 62: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Photography Menu (Picture tab) This menu is for basic settings used when capturing images in the photography modes. These settings are retained even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power Off function is activated. 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes.
  • Page 63 Sharpness The ViviCam 4000 can automatically emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the image. This will make the image's edges look sharper. In some scenes you may prefer sharper edge detail. In other scenes you may prefer softer edge detail.
  • Page 64: Capture Mode

    Photography Menu (Function tab) 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the The [Function] tab of the photography menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 65: Voice Memo

    a scene. Using AEB the camera will capture a sequential burst of three images at three different exposure settings. One shot will be at the level of exposure automatically determined by the camera, eV0. The two complementary shots will be underexposed (eV -0.67), and overexposed (eV +0.67) respectively.
  • Page 66: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom This enables or disables digital zoom. Enable digital zoom. OFF: Disable digital zoom. Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Imprints the date on still images when capturing images.
  • Page 67: Photography Menu (Ae/Awb Tab)

    Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab) 1. Set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [AE/AWB] menu with the The [AE/AWB] tab of the photography menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [AE/AWB] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 68 Metering This sets the exposure-metering method for calculating proper exposure. Multi: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated. Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated. This sets the light sensitivity for capturing images.
  • Page 69: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, you may adjust playback settings. These settings are not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power Off function is activated. 1. Set the mode dial to [ 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed.
  • Page 70: Setup Menu (Basic Tab)

    Setup Menu (Basic tab) In the setup menus you may adjust your Vivicam 4000's operating environment. The settings will be retained after the power has been turned off or Auto Power Off is activated. 1. Set the mode dial to [ The [Basic] tab of the set-up menu is displayed.
  • Page 71 Format This function reformats the SD card loaded in your camera and thereby erases all images as well as any other non-image data on the memory card. Even protected images are. An SD card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting an SD Card”...
  • Page 72: Setup Menu (Custom Tab)

    Setup Menu (Custom tab) 1. Set the mode dial to [ the [Custom] menu with the The [Custom] tab of the set-up menu is displayed. 2. Select the desired [Custom] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 3.
  • Page 73: Video Output

    : Chinese (Simplified) Video Output This sets video output standard of the camera so you may connect your camera to video equipment. NTSC: NTSC broadcast standard. PAL: PAL broadcast standard. System Info. This displays the firmware version of the Vivicam 4000. E-73...
  • Page 74: Transferring Recorded Images And Videos To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images/video clips from the Vivicam 4000 to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98SE users only) Step 2: Connecting the Vivicam 4000 to your computer...
  • Page 75: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver

    After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer. Step 2: Connecting the Vivicam 4000 to Your Computer 1. Set the mode dial to [ PC ]. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 76: Step 3: Downloading Images And Video Files

    Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files When the Vivicam 4000 is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk”...
  • Page 77: Installing Presto! Mr. Photo

    It makes personalized creations easy for everyone. To install Presto! Mr. Photo: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that Vivicam 4000 with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.
  • Page 78: Installing Presto! Image Folio

    With this program, your imagination is your only limit! To install Presto! Image Folio: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that Vivicam 4000 with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install Image Folio”.
  • Page 79: Installing Acrobat Reader

    INSTALLING ACROBAT READER The CD-ROM includes a PDF (portable document format) copy of the user's manual. To view a PDF you must have Acrobat Reader installed in your computer. Acrobat Reader is included on the camera CD ROM. Using Acrobat Reader, you can read the user's manual and print sections of interest.
  • Page 80: User's Manual On Cd-Rom

    USER'S MANUAL ON CD-ROM A copy of the user's manual on is provided on the CD-ROM in PDF format. It is a backup copy of the printed manual. If you misplace the printed guide, you may print another copy from the CD-ROM. The only requirement for viewing the User Manual on the CD-ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
  • Page 81: Connecting The Vivicam 4000 To Other Devices

    CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 4000 TO OTHER DEVICES E-81...
  • Page 82: Vivicam 4000 Specifications

    VIVICAM 4000 SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Image resolution LCD monitor Viewfinder Image quality Recording medium Compression formats JPEG compliant Image file format Lens Range of Focus Auto-Focus Shutter speed Capture Modes 82-E Description 1/1.8" CCD sensor Total number of pixels: 6.3 mega pixels Number of effective pixels: 5.95 mega pixels...
  • Page 83 Digital zoom 4.4x (Capture mode) 2x and 4x enlargement (Playback mode) Metering system Multi metering, Spot metering Shooting Modes Program AE/Shutter speed priority/Aperture priority/ Manual/Portrait /Sports / Night scene Exposure compensation -2EV - +2EV (in 0.3EV increments) White balance Auto/Incandescent/Fluorescent 1/Fluorescent 2/ Day light/Cloudy/Manual Flash Modes Auto/Red-eye reduction/Flash Off/Forced flash...

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