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DVR 516
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 516 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 Powering ON/OFF 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 1. Power 11. LCD Screen 2. Photo/Video Shutter 12. Lens 3. T / Zoom In 13. Battery Compartment 4. W / Zoom Out / Thumbnail 14. SD Memory Card Slot 5. MODE 15. USB/AV Slot 6. SET 16.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert SD Memory Insert 4 x AAA batteries. card (up to 32GB) Alkaline batteries recommended. before use. Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Accessing Selecting the menu the modes...
  • 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 Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 7 3. Power On Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button , located on the inside wall, to turn on the digital video recorder. Setting the Language 1. You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear.

  • 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 (2M) 1600 x 1200 pixels ; (1.2M) 1280 x 960 pixels ; Image Resolution (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels Video Resolution 640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 1.5 Inch TFT...

  • 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:  Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 11: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camera

    Powering ON/OFF 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. (SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camera ON Press the Power button...

  • Page 12: Changing Camera Mode

    Changing Camera Mode Your digital video recorder has three main modes: 1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 2. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 3. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera.

  • Page 13: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 14: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video recorder. 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 your digital video recorder at the scene you would like to capture.

  • Page 15: Video Capture Mode Menus

    Hide/Show the LCD Icons The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. 7. Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen. 8. 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 16 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 17 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 18 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. 3.
  • Page 19 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 20 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 21 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Frequency menu. 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.
  • Page 22 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 23: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 24 3. Press the SET or Shutter button to enlarge the image full size. 4. Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function 1.
  • Page 25 ViviLink for Videos 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 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 27: 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 28 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 29 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 30 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 31 setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
  • Page 32 Multi Snapshots Menu When enabled, the Multi Snapshots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutter button. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements.
  • Page 33 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. 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.
  • Page 34 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 35 4. Press the SET button to select and shave 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. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 36 images, use the Delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode. 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 Format Memory Card menu. 3.
  • Page 37 Note: After RESETTING to the Factory settings and turning your digital video recorder off then on again, you will be prompted to select a system Language and ViviLink for Videos and Photos.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 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 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 42: 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. 3.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Camera To A Headset

    5. Select the option as per the format (NTSC or PAL) of the TV set you are using and press the SET button. 6. When the camera is set to Video or Photo capture mode, you can preview the subjects you want to record on the TV screen and view the recording on the TV.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    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 46: 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 47: 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 a Tour” button on the application’s Home page.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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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