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DVR 680HD
Digital Camcorder
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© 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 1 DVR 680HD Digital Camcorder 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 Camera Technical Specifications ......................3 Computer System Requirements – Windows ..................4 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ..................4 Parts of the Camera ..........................5 Initial Camera Setup ..........................6 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ..................9 Changing Camera Mode ........................9 Navigating the Menus .........................10 Video Capture Mode ...........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital video camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your digital video camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.

  • Page 4: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) / 1600x1200(2M) / Image Resolution 1280x1024(1M) / 640x480(VGA) Video Resolution 1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240 File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SDHC Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.0 Inch TFT (Flip LCD Display - 180) Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure...

  • Page 5: Computer System Requirements - Windows

    Computer System Requirements – Windows 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 6: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera LCD Screen 11. Down / Zoom Out Button Up / Zoom In Button 12. Microphone Left / ViviLink Button 13. Digital Lens MODE Button 14. LED Light Power Button 15. AV Out Port OK / Shutter Button 16.

  • Page 7: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Insert 3 x AAA batteries.  SD Memory card Alkaline batteries recommended (not (up to 32GB) needed for normal use.  SDHC Class 4 (or higher) included). recommended. Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Selecting Accessing...
  • Page 8 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON Installing the Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 9 3) Powering ON the camera Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. 2) The Language selection menu will appear. 3) Press the Up and Down buttons to select the language of your choice and press the OK button to confirm the selection.

  • Page 10: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Camera

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera uses a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure the battery is fully charged.  Make sure an SDHC card has been inserted into your camera. (SDHC card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camera ON Press the Power button...

  • Page 11: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button. When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.

  • Page 12: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. 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 13 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Left Zooms In Turns on and off the LED light Right Zooms out Down...
  • Page 14 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 15 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Push the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 16 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) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 17 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 18 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Sharpness menu.
  • Page 19 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 20 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 – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.
  • Page 21 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 22 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. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu.
  • Page 23 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. 50Hz –...
  • Page 24  Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin. The memory card will be completely formatted. TV Setup Menu TV Setup allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV” for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television.

  • Page 25: Video Playback Mode

    camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language and Date/Time. If you do not, the next time your camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings.
  • Page 26 Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button 2) All the images on your camera, both videos and photos, will appear in the Thumbnail View.
  • Page 27 menus - Exits the menu screen Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, MODE and Playback Mode Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete images (both videos and photos) from your digital video camera through the Delete menu.
  • 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. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 29: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. After powering on the digital video camera, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 30 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Left Zooms In Turns on and off the LED light Right Zooms out Down...
  • Page 31 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 32 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Push the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 33 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) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 34 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu. 3) Push the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 35 Color Effect Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Color Effect menu. 3) Push the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 36 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Sharpness menu.
  • Page 37 7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 38 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 – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.
  • Page 39 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 40 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. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu.
  • Page 41 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. 50Hz –...
  • Page 42 The memory card will be completely formatted. TV Setup Menu TV Setup allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV” for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television.

  • Page 43: Photo Playback Mode

    You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings. Note: After RESETTING to the default settings, it is recommended to select your system Language and Date/Time. If you do not, the next time your camera is powered on, you will be prompted to define those settings.
  • Page 44 Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the DOWN/Zoom Out button 2) All the images on your camera, both videos and photos, will appear in the Thumbnail View.
  • Page 45 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete images (both videos and photos) from your digital video camera through the Delete menu. Remember, you can also access the Delete menu simply by pressing the Delete quick function button.
  • Page 46 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Push the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Rotate menu. 3) Push the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection.
  • Page 47 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Digital Video Camera To A Tv

    7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site. 9) 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, from the ViviLink menu in Photo Playback mode, or from the menu accessed by pressing the ViviLink button.

  • Page 49: Installing The Software

    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 that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 Built-in USB Connector during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1) Select the “Get Images”...

  • Page 52: Get Started

     Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the „Help Guide‟ from the Help menu or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application‟s Home page.

  • Page 53: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Pull out the Built-in USB Connector to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appear 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 54: 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. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but not limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,...

  • Page 55: Technical Support

    For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.

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