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DVR 975HD Digital Video Camera
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© 2009-2011 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 975HD Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 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 ....................9 Charging the Lithium Battery ...................... 10 Using Your DVR .........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this camera. 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. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 1. Power button 2. Up/Down/Zoom Out/Zoom In/ SET (Menu/OK) Button 3. Photo Shutter/Slide Show Button 4. Video Shutter Button 5. Right /ViviLink Button 6. Left/LED Light On-Off Button 7. MODE button 8. USB Port 9. TV-Out Port 10.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card To Charge the Battery:  Insert the battery (as shown).  Power off the digital video recorder.  Connect the DVR using the USB cable to the  SD Memory card computer‟s USB port or (up to 32GB) to the AC Adapter (which...
  • Page 6 When powering the camera ON for the first time you may manually go through and setup some of the features of your camera. Powering the Camera ON 1) Make sure the battery has been inserted properly into your DVR. First, open the battery compartment on the side of the camera. Insert the battery in accordance with the polarity indicated.
  • Page 7 Setting the Camera Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN direction control buttons. Then press the SET button to confirm the selection. After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup.

  • 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 DVR. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.

  • Page 9: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (10M) 3888x2592, (8M) 3264x2448, (7M HD) 3648X2048, Image Resolution (5M) 2592x1944, (3M) 2048x1536, (2M HD) 1920x1080, (VGA) 640x480 pixels (HD) 1280x720, (VGA) 640X480pixels, Video Resolution (QVGA) 320X240pixels File Format JPEG/AVI Internal Memory 1 Test Photo Use Only SD Card (up to 32GB) External Memory Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only...

  • Page 10: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, 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: Charging The Lithium Battery

    Charging the Lithium Battery Only use the Lithium Battery that is included in the packaging. To charge the Lithium Battery insert the battery into the camera in the direction as shown below. 1) Make sure the camera is powered off. 2) Plug in the AC Adapter included in the package and connect the other end to the USB port of the camera.

  • Page 12: Changing Camera Mode

    Powering the camera OFF While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off completely. Note: Your DVR also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle.

  • Page 13: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the SET/OK button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the RIGHT/ViviLink button or LEFT/LED 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 DVR. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 15 Hide/Show the LCD Icons The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.  Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.  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 let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 17 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 18 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 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 19 Press the SET button to select 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. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
  • Page 20 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. If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
  • Page 21 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. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 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 22 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 23 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 24 Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country‟s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 25 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera‟s memory card.

  • Page 26: Video Playback Mode

    Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Photos and Videos. If you do not, the next time your camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings. Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
  • Page 27 Press the Down- W/Zoom Out button All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View. Videos appear with a filmstrip icon and „Video‟ text on the video thumbnail image. Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. Press the SET button to enlarge the image full size.
  • Page 28 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 29 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site. Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (accessible with the ViviLink Quick-Function button in Capture mode).

  • Page 30: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your DVR.  When the camera is powered on, Video Capture Mode is open by default.  Press the MODE button once to enter Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 31 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 32 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 33 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 34 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. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 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  Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is „On‟ by default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focusing the image.  Distance from the camera – The subject‟s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5 meters) from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as „seen‟...
  • Page 36 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the White Balance menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 37 This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Multi SnapShots menu.
  • Page 38 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 39 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select 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.
  • Page 40 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 41 selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name. 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 42 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off.
  • Page 43 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 44 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Format Memory Card menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the menu options. To exit without formatting the card, select „Cancel‟ and press the SET button. To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. The memory card will be completely formatted.

  • Page 45: 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 46 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your DVR has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Action Left/LED Displays the PREVIOUS image Up/T Zooms In Right/ViviLink Displays the NEXT image Displays the Thumbnail view/ Zooms Out on zoomed photos Down/ W Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode:...
  • Page 47 ViviLink for Photos 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. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 48 to the Playback display. Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or from the ViviLink menu in Capture mode (accessible with the ViviLink Quick-Function button in Capture mode).
  • Page 49 Press the SET button, then use the Up-T/Zoom In and Down – W/Zoom Out buttons to enlarge or shrink the crop box. When you are ready to crop, press the Photo Shutter button. When you see the cropped picture appear, press the Photo Shutter button again to save or press the MODE button to cancel and return to the previous menu.
  • Page 50 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the selected photo. You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer. Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Camera To The Tv And Hdtv

    Connecting the Camera to the TV and HDTV Connecting the Camera to the 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-out cable (supplied) to the cameras AV out jack, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.
  • Page 52 Connecting the Camera to the HDTV To view the high resolution quality videos recorded with your camera, connect the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI (purchased separately). On plugging the HDMI cable to the camera‟s HDMI port, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos.

  • Page 53: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 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”...

  • Page 54: 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 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. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. The “Get media from device”...

  • 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 page.
  • Page 57 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appears on the LCD. The camera‟s device icon appears on the desktop. 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 DVR 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. 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 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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