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DVR 508v2
Digital Video Camcorder
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.

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  • Page 1 DVR 508v2 Digital Video Camcorder 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

    Camcorder Setup Mode ......................45 Connecting the Camcorder to a TV ..................... 51 Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software .............. 52 Connect your camcorder to the computer ................... 56 Get photos and videos from your camcorder to your computer ........... 56 Get started! ..........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Trouble Shooting ........................64 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DVR 508v2 Digital Video Camcorder. Everything you need to shoot video clips, take quality digital photos and record audio files is included with your device. In addition, an SD compatible memoy card of up to 16GB needs to be inserted in order to use the camcorder normally.

  • Page 4: What Your Digital Video Camcorder Includes

     Delete, rotate, protect, crop and print photos directly on and from your camcorder  Vivitar Experience Image Manager software for uploading and managing photos and videos to or from the most popular photo sharing and social network websites ...

  • Page 5: Computer System Requirements For Windows Xp

    Computer System Requirements for Windows XP 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  512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space ...

  • Page 6: Computer System Requirements For Macintosh

     20GB hard drive with at least 15GB of available space  Support for Super VGA graphics  Available USB Interface  CD-ROM drive  QuickTime 6 or higher  Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher  Internet connection required Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ...

  • Page 7: A Quick Look At Your Digital Camera

    A Quick Look at your Digital Camera 1: Lens 2: Microphone 3: Compensating lamp 4: Self-Timer LED 5: Delete 6: Playback 7: Mode 8: TFT LCD Screen 9: Left /Self-Timer 10: Power 11: Down 12: Menu 13: AV Out jack 14: USB jack 15: Right /LED on or off...

  • Page 8: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting Batteries Your camcorder requires three (3) AAA batteries. Insert the batteries into the camcorder: Lift and open the cover of the battery compartment on the side of the camcorder. Insert the batteries according to the polarities (+ and -) indicated on the inside of the battery cover.

  • Page 9: Inserting An Sd Memory Card

    Inserting an SD Memory Card An SD/SDHC compatible memory card of up to 16GB (not included) needs to be inserted into your DVR camcorder in order to save the videos, photos and audio that you capture with your camcorder before transferring them to a computer. Note: Media sitting on the memory card is not lost when your camcorder‟s power runs low or on replacing the batteries.

  • Page 10: Maintenance And Care

    Note: After you insert the SD memory card, the SD card icon will appear on the bottom left side of the LCD, indicating that your SD memory card has been installed successfully. The media you capture will now be stored on the card. ...

  • Page 11: Starting Your Camera

    Note: To easily download the photos and videos captured with this camera you need to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. See the “Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software” section of this manual to learn how to install the software on your computer.
  • Page 12 default. You can manually change this to 2 or 3 minutes When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery” message will appear on the LCD screen. The camcorder will automatically power off a few moments later Setting the Language When using the video camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a language and set the date &...

  • Page 13: Capturing Videos

    Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder. The video default capture mode appears on the LCD. Press the MODE button on the bottom left of the LCD screen to change the mode. Each time the MODE button is pressed the mode icon is changed. Display Title Description...
  • Page 14 1. The amount of time left at that resolution and memory appears on the top right of the LCD. 2. Aim the camcorder at the subject or object you wish to capture. 3. Press the Shutter button on the top of the camcorder to start shooting. 4.

  • Page 15: Video Setting Options

    Two LED white lamp lights will light up (like a torch) in the front of the camcorder to offer better lighting. To turn off the LED light, press the LED / Right button again. Digital Zoom function You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom. 1.
  • Page 16 To enter the Settings options for the Video mode: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the Setting you wish to change from the menu that appears.
  • Page 17 Movie Size You can select different Video resolutions Press the Up/Down button to select the Movie Size menu. Press the OK button to open the Movie Size submenu. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the resolution option: [HD] 1280x720, [D1] 720x480, [VGA] 640x480, [QVGA] 320x240 Press the OK button to confirm, save your choice and exit to the Setting menu.
  • Page 18 Frame Rate This setting allows you to control the frame rate for video capture. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Frame Rate menu. 2. Press the OK button to open the Frame Rate submenu. 3. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the rate option: 30fps High, 15fps Low 4.

  • Page 19: Taking Photos

    4. Press the OK button to confirm, save your choice and exit to the Setting menu. 5. Press the MENU button to revert back to the Video capture mode to start capturing videos with the metering selected. White Balance This setting is used to adjust the color balance of your videos as per your light source. Press the Up/Down button to select the White Balance menu.
  • Page 20 Shutter button to take a photo. Either download the photos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software as described below in the section “Transfer photos and videos to your computer” or insert another SD card to continue taking more photos and videos.
  • Page 21 LED Lamp When light conditions are poor, press the LED / Right button. Two LED white lamp lights will light up (like a torch) on the front of the camcorder to offer better lighting. To turn off the LED light, press the LED / Right button again. Digital Zoom function You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom.
  • Page 22 Method 1: In the camera mode, press the Left button. The Self-Timer icon on the top of the LCD will appear. Press the Left button until you see the Self-Timer option you wish to use appear: 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds, Continue (3 continuous snapshots) Press the Shutter button.
  • Page 23 Continue (3 continuous snapshots) Press the OK button to save your choice. Press the MENU button to exit the Setting menu and revert to the Camera mode. The Self-Timer icon appears on the top of the LCD screen. Press the Shutter button. The digit time countdown appears on the LCD and the red LED next to the lens flashes for every second of the countdown.

  • Page 24: Photo Capture Settings Options

    Photo Capture Settings options The camera setting allows you to manage the way you wish to take photos. You can select and change the Resolution pixel size, Quality, Metering, White Balance, Exposure, Capture Mode and Effects.
  • Page 25 To enter the Settings options for the Capture mode: Press the MENU button. Press the Up/Down button to select the Setting you wish to change from the menu that appears. Resolution The image size and quality settings determine the number of photos that can be saved and the amount of memory required for each photo.
  • Page 26 Press the OK button to open the Resolution submenu. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select one of the resolution options: 5M(2592X1944), 3M(2048X1536), 2M(1600X1200), 1M(1280x960), VGA(640X480) Press the OK button to confirm, save your choice and exit to the Setting menu. Press the MENU button to revert back to the Camera capture mode to start taking photos with the resolution selected.
  • Page 27 Press the MENU button to revert back to the Camera capture mode to start taking photos with the quality selected. Metering This setting allows you to change the area of light exposure of the photo. Press the Up/Down button to select the Metering menu. Press the OK button to open the Metering submenu.
  • Page 28 White Balance This setting is used to adjust the color of your photos as per your light source. Press the Up/Down button to select the White Balance menu. Press the OK button to open the White Balance submenu. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the White Balance option: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Bulb The LCD screen automatically changes according to the White Balance selected.
  • Page 29 EV-2.0 / EV-1.7 / EV-1.3 / EV-1.0 / EV-0.7 / EV-0.3 / EV+0.0 / EV+0.3 / EV+0.7/ EV+1.0 / EV+1.3 / EV+1.7/ EV+2.0 The LCD screen automatically changes according to the Exposure selected. Press the OK button to confirm, save your choice and exit to the Setting menu. Press the MENU button to revert back to the Camera capture mode to start taking photos with the new exposure setting selected.
  • Page 30 Press the MENU button to exit the Setting menu and revert to the Camera mode. The Self-Timer or Continue icon appears on the top of the LCD screen. Press the Shutter button. If you selected the self-timer, the digit time countdown appears on the LCD and the red LED on the front of the camcorder next to the lens flashes for every second of the countdown before the photo is taken Continue option, on pressing the Shutter button 3 photos will be taken automatically with 1 second intervals.

  • Page 31: Audio Mode

    Audio Mode You can record audio clips with your camcorder. The amount of time to record your audio clips depends on how much memory is left after capturing videos and taking photos. Insert an SD card to expand the memory capacity of the camcorder to enjoy many more hours of recording. After you power on your camcorder, press the MODE button on the bottom left of the LCD screen until the Audio screen appears.

  • Page 32: Playback Mode

    The amount of time that you have to record audio files appears on the top right corner of the LCD. 1. Press the Shutter button to being recording. 2. The time left for recording the audio clip appears in the top right of the LCD and counts down as the clip is recording.
  • Page 33 3. A Video file appears with a Video icon on the bottom left corner of the LCD. 4. An Audio file appears with an Audio icon on the bottom left corner of the LCD.  Photos - In Playback mode you can Lock, Delete, View as Slideshows, change the Effect, Rotate, Resize, add a Voice Memo or Print the photo directly by connecting the camcorder via the USB cable to a Pictbridge compatible printer.
  • Page 34 Thumbnail display When the camcorder is in the Playback Mode 1. Press the W button for all the images to appear as thumbnails. 2. Press the OK button for the image to appear in full screen. 3. If you selected a JPG file then once in full screen display mode, you can press the T or W buttons to Zoom in and out of the photo 4.
  • Page 35 You now have the option to edit these photos - Lock, Delete, View as Slideshows, change the Effect, Rotate, Resize, add a Voice Memo or Print the photo directly by connecting the camcorder via the USB cable to a Pictbridge compatible printer. Lock You can lock and protect your photos, videos or audio files from accidental deletion.
  • Page 36 Press the Up/Down button to select „Yes‟ to lock or „No‟ to exit. Press the OK button to confirm, save and protect all the images. If you selected Unlock All and press the OK button an “Unprotect All?” confirmation message will appear with “Yes”...
  • Page 37 Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select one of the delete options: One; All If you selected One and press the OK button a “Delete Current?” confirmation message will appear with “Yes” and “No” options. Press the Up/Down button to select „Yes‟ to delete or „No‟ to exit. If „Yes‟, press the OK button to confirm, save and delete the selected file.
  • Page 38 Slide Show You can have all the photos appear one after the other as a Slide Show. Press the MENU button. Press the Up/Down button to select the Slide Show menu. Press the OK button to open the Slide Show submenu. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select one of the Slide Show options: Start;...
  • Page 39 12. Press the OK button to save your choice and exit the Slide Show submenu. Note: On selecting the Start option again in the Slide Show submenu the Slide Show will now play according to the new settings selected. Effect This setting is used to change the image‟s color tone.
  • Page 40 2. Press the OK button to open the Rotate submenu. 3. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the Rotate options: Rotate, Save, Back 4. To rotate the selected image, select the Rotate option. 5. Press the OK button to begin rotating the image each time 90 degrees to the right (clockwise). 6.
  • Page 41 Note: If the original photo was captured in 5M then it can be resized to any of the options. A 3M photo can be resized to the last 3 options and a 1M photo to the last option. Photos captured in VGA cannot be resized.
  • Page 42 5. The elapsed time for the voice memo appears in the center of the LCD. 6. Press the Shutter button to stop and save the Voice Memo to the photo. 7. The photo with voice memo will now have a white audio icon on the middle left side of the LCD.
  • Page 43 6. Press the Menu button if you wish to cancel the printing. 7. After the photo is printed you can select another photo to print by pressing the Left/Right buttons. Press the OK button to print the selected photo. Operation for AVI video files You can playback AVI files (with audio) recorded on your camcorder or view them on your TV when the camcorder is connect to the TV with the TV-out cable provided.
  • Page 44 Lock You can lock and protect your video files from accidental deletion. Press the MENU button. Press the Up/Down button to select the Lock menu. Press the OK button to open the Lock submenu. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select one of the lock options: Lock/Unlock One;...
  • Page 45 If you selected Unlock All and press the OK button an “Unprotect All?” confirmation message will appear with “Yes” and “No” options. Press the Up/Down button to select „Yes‟ to unlock or „No‟ to exit. Press the OK button to confirm, save and unprotect all the previously protected files. Note: After selecting your lock preference, the corresponding lock icon will appear on the left hand...

  • Page 46: Camcorder Setup Mode

    Press the Up/Down button to select „Yes‟ to delete or „No‟ to exit. If Yes, press the OK button to confirm, save and delete the selected file. If the selected file is locked a “File Locked!” message will appear. To unlock the file follow Steps 1 to 6 in the Lock section above.
  • Page 47 Press the MENU button. Press the Right button to select the icon to open the Setup menu. Sounds In this Setup mode you can adjust the sounds the camcorder emits 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Sounds menu. 2.
  • Page 48 To turn on or off the sound the Shutter makes when pressed, use the Right/Left button to select „On‟ or „Off‟. Press the OK button to save your choice. The set the Start-up sound, press the Left/Right button to select „On‟ or „Off‟ Press the OK button to save your choice.
  • Page 49 Press the Up/Down button to select the Power Frequency menu. Press the OK button to open the Power Frequency submenu. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the Power Frequency options: 50Hz; 60Hz Press the OK button to save the Power Frequency option that you selected. Press the MENU button to close the menu and exit the Setup function.
  • Page 50 Language When using the video camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a language before using the video camcorder. Press the Up/Down button and select the Language option. Press the Right button to enter the Language submenu. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the language you desire.
  • Page 51 Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the TV Out option you desire: NTSC, PAL Press the OK button to save your choice. Press the MENU button to close the menu and exit the Setup function. Your camcorder can be used as a MSDC (Mass Storage device) and is in USB mode by default. Format Using this function will delete all the files (including protected ones) on the inserted SD memory card.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Camcorder To A Tv

    Reset All Using this function will reset the camcorder to the original factory settings. Press the Up/Down button and select the Reset All option from the menu. Press the OK button to enter the Reset All confirmation screen. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the Reset All option you desire. Yes, No If you wish to reset the camcorder select „Yes‟...

  • Page 53: Install The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software

    Warning: Do not plug your camcorder into the computer until the software installation is complete 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...
  • Page 54 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” to launch the installer. 3. On Macintosh: Click the icon to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager.
  • Page 55 Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camcorder. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camcorder to my computer” button for instructions. 5. If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next”...
  • Page 56 On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “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”.

  • Page 57: Connect Your Camcorder To The Computer

    Connect your camcorder to the computer Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer. Turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power On button. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device.
  • Page 58 2. The “Get media from device” window opens. 3. You can select to download photos, videos or both. 4. Select your camcorder (removable disk) from the device window. If your camcorder is the only USB device connected then it will be selected automatically.

  • Page 59: Get Started

    Edit images using automatic and manual tools. Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps and more... 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 60: Transfer Media From My Camcorder To My Computer Manually (Using Windows)

    Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using Windows) 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer. 2. “MSDC” will appear on the LCD, indicating that your camcorder is in Mass Storage Mode. 3.

  • Page 61: Sakar Warranty Card

    5. Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Finder‟s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu. 6. We recommend that you copy the photo imags into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder.
  • Page 62 When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include: Copy of original bill of sale A detailed written description of the problem. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime) MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Sakar / Vivitar US Sakar / Vivitar UK Sakar International Sakar International Attention: Service Department...

  • Page 63: Technical Support

    For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541 or in the UK call 0800 917 4831. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number. Technical Specifications...

  • Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions

    Microphone Speaker Recorder Self-timer 2sec, 10sec File Format JPEG ( Still Image) /AVI ( Video) / WAV (Audio) White balance Auto / Daylight / Bulb / Fluorescent / Cloudy Exposure control -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 0.3 counts Photo Effect Color, Sepia, Monochrome, Red, Green, Blue Language English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,...

  • Page 65: Trouble Shooting

    If the photos are saved to the SD memory card then all the photos should appear. Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The photo was also deleted from my computer. How do I recover photos that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer`s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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