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DVR 549HD
Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
© 2009-2012 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 549HD Digital Video Recorder User Manual © 2009-2012 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. LCD Screen 12. USB Port 2. Speaker 13. AV Out Port 3. Zoom In 14. Battery Compartment 4. Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View 15. Hand Strap 5. Tripod Mount 16. Power Button 6. SD Memory Card Slot 17.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) Insert 2x AA batteries (1.5V). needed for normal use. Alkaline batteries recommended (not included). Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu...
  • 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  IMPORTANT: A Class 4 SD card or higher is recommended. Most SD cards have a symbol with a “C” and a number within. Make sure the number inside is a 4 or higher, . Your digital video recorder supports a Class 4 SD Memory Card - up to 32GB. In order to use your digital video recorder normally, it is strongly recommended to insert the SD Memory card before use.

  • 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 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 (8M) 3264x2448 pixels, (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, Image Resolution (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M) 1600x1200 pixels, (1M) 1280x1024 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels (HD) 1280x720, (D1) 720x480pixels (15 fps) Video Resolution (VGA) 640x480pixels (30fps), (QVGA) 320x240 File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory...

  • 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 required - SD Card not included) Note: A Class 4 SD card or higher is recommended.

  • 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button 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 camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder 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 Quick Function Buttons

    Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function Opens the Delete Menu Right Turns the LED light On or Off Changes Video Resolution Left Opens the ViviLink Menu Down Other Shutter...
  • Page 16 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 17 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Scene‟ menu. 3.
  • Page 18 Quality Menu The 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 19 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 20 Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 21 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. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9.
  • Page 22 Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot –...
  • Page 23 Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
  • Page 24 Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera‟s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects (except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camera emits when performing camera functions. NOTE: The camera features that emit sounds include - Power On, Power Off, Shutter „Click‟ and Self-Timer.
  • Page 25 Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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 26 This option can only delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the Delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode. 1. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 27 setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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 28: 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 camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...
  • Page 29 to view. Videos are shown with a „V‟ on the Thumbnail. 3. Press the OK button to enlarge the video 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.
  • Page 30 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2.
  • Page 31 Remember: Your images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select „Delete‟. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files.

  • Page 32: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode. Press the MODE button once to access the Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture 1.
  • Page 33 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Button Function Opens the Delete Menu. Right Turns the LED light On or Off. Self-Timer - Sets a delay from the time the Shutter button is pressed to the time the image is captured.
  • Page 34 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 35 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose a scene setting that lets your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Scene‟ menu. 3.
  • Page 36 Quality Menu The 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 37 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Anti-Shake‟ menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 38 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. 1. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Color Effect‟ menu. 3.
  • Page 39 Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 40 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. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9.
  • Page 41 Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot –...
  • Page 42 Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken. The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera‟s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera.
  • Page 43 Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camera‟s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects (except for beeps heard during the Self-Timer countdown) that the camera emits when performing camera functions. NOTE: The camera features that emit sounds include - Power On, Power Off, Shutter „Click‟ and Self-Timer.
  • Page 44 selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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 45 images, use the Delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode. 1. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Format Memory Card‟ menu. 3.
  • Page 46 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.

  • Page 47: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo 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 48 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function Displays the PREVIOUS Image. Left Right Displays the NEXT Image. Down Opens the ViviLink Menu. Other Shutter Opens the menu options for Photo Playback Mode. Saves your selected menu option.
  • Page 49 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2.
  • Page 50 Remember: Your images will be deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select „Delete‟. Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. View the image you would like to rotate. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 51 Print Photos Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the „Print Photos‟...

  • Page 52: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Connecting the Camera to a TV The camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera`s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the camera‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 53: 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™...

  • Page 54: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    13. On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch “Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager”” to open the application. 14. If you close the application you can run the “Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 screen.
  • Page 57 MACINTOSH OS 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. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 58: Camera Maintenance

    Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camera to heat sources. Do not use you camera in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.

  • Page 59: 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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