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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DVR 708HD Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2013 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................3 What’s Included .......................... 3 Parts of the Digital Camcorder ....................4 Initial Setup ..........................5 Powering the Camera ON ............................6 Camcorder Initial Setup ............................. 7 Main Camcorder Modes ......................8 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................
  • Page 3 Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually ......... 60 Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS ......................60 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH ....................... 61 Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad ......................61 Camcorder Maintenance ......................62 Sakar Warranty Card ........................ 62 Technical Support ........................63 Troubleshooting ........................63...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Introduction Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camcorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: ...

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Digital Camcorder

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Parts of the Digital Camcorder Zoom In Button 12. Power Button Zoom Out Button 13. Up/LED On-Off Button LCD Screen 14. Right/Delete Button AV Out Port 15. OK/Set Button USB Interface 16. Down/ViviLink Button Hand Strap Connector 17.

  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Initial Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Slide open the battery compartment  Class 4 or higher SD Memory cover. Card (up to 32 GB) needed for  Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries. normal use.

  • Page 7: Powering The Camera On

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com POWERING THE CAMERA ON INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1) Remove the battery compartment cover. 2) Insert the batteries properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. 3) Close the battery compartment cover securely. Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries.

  • Page 8: Camcorder Initial Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CAMCORDER INITIAL SETUP When powering the digital camcorder ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial setup. SETTING THE LANGUAGE You will first be prompted to select a language for the digital camcorder. The Language selection menu appears.

  • Page 9: Main Camcorder Modes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Main Camcorder Modes Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. VIDEO CAPTURE MODE Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.

  • Page 10: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 1.3MP (1280x1024), 3.1MP (2048x1536), Image Resolution 5.1MP (2592x1944), 8.1MP(3264X2448) FULL HD (1920x1080)Pixels@15fps Video Resolution HD (1280x720)Pixels@30fps VGA (640x480)Pixels@30fps File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory Class 4 or higher SD Card (up to 32GB) 1.77”TFT, Flip LCD 90...

  • Page 11: Minimum System Requirements

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Minimum System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS  MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or MICROSOFT®...

  • Page 12: Powering Your Digital Camcorder On/Off

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Powering Your Digital Camcorder ON/OFF  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. Batteries not included.  Make sure a Class 4 SDHC or higher SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) has been inserted into your digital camcorder.

  • Page 13: Changing Camcorder Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing Camcorder Mode Your camera 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 14: Navigating The Menus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 15: Camera Features: Vivilink, Led Flash

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Camera Features: ViviLink, LED Flash VIVILINK FEATURE The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager application.

  • Page 16: Video Capture Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camera is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode. TAKING A VIDEO Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture.

  • Page 17: Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camcorder has a four-directional control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. LEFT  LED LIGHTS –...

  • Page 18: Video Capture Mode Menus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode.  The selection icon appears by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

  • Page 19: Scene Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SCENE MENU The ‘Scene’ Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. Note: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode.

  • Page 20: Quality Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com QUALITY MENU The ‘Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder.

  • Page 21: White Balance Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WHITE BALANCE MENU The ‘White Balance’ feature allows your camcorder 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 camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SHARPNESS MENU You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.

  • Page 23: Metering Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ISO MENU The ‘ISO’ menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camcorder will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations.

  • Page 24: Language Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Date/Time’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

  • Page 26: Frequency Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.

  • Page 27: Tv Setup Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘TV Setup’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.

  • Page 29: Video Playback Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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, it will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...

  • Page 30: Thumbnail View

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.

  • Page 31: Video Playback Mode Menus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com  MODE SELECTION - Toggles between the Video Capture, Photo Capture, and Playback Modes. MODE  EXIT MENU - Exits the menu screen. THUMBNAIL VIEW – Opens the Thumbnail View.  To Navigate in the Thumbnail View press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons ...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com  If you do not want to delete the current image, select ‘No’ and press the OK/SET button. The video will not be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback Mode.
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lock All Images: To lock all captured videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Lock All’ and then press the OK/SET button. All images now appear in Playback Mode with the lock icon Unlock All Images: To unlock all locked videos and photos use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock All Images’...

  • Page 34: Photo Capture Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. When you power on your camcorder, it is by default in Video Capture Mode. Press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. TAKING A PICTURE 1) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Photo Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you...

  • Page 35: Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camcorder has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function SCENE SELECTION – Opens the ‘Scene’ menu. LEFT LED LIGHTS –...

  • Page 36: Photo Capture Mode Menus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode.  The selection icon appears by the default settings.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SCENE MENU The ‘Scene’ Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. Note: Remember: The ‘Scene’ menu is also accessible by pressing the LEFT Quick Function Button while in Capture Mode.
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com QUALITY MENU The ‘Quality’ menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder.
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ANTI-SHAKE MENU The ‘Anti-Shake’ feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Anti-Shake’...
  • Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6) To exit the menu view: 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. WHITE BALANCE MENU The ‘White Balance’...
  • Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MULTI SHOT MENU When enabled, the ‘Multi Shot’ feature allows you to take three 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 43: Exposure Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EXPOSURE MENU The ‘Exposure’ setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’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 camcorder.
  • Page 44 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5) To continue within the menus and select a different menu option: Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 6) To exit the menu view: 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 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Language’ menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option. 4) Press the OK/SET button to select and confirm the highlighted menu option.
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the “Date Setup” menu option, and then press the OK/SET button to open the menu. 4) Scroll through the date and time menus with the RIGHT and LEFT direction buttons. 5) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN direction buttons to set the specific date and time.
  • Page 47 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the camcorder will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the Power button before the next use. 1) Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FORMAT SD MENU You can use the ‘Format Memory Card’ feature to delete all of the content that is currently on your camcorder’s memory card. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camcorder’s memory card.
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FIRMWARE (FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS) MENU Use the ‘Firmware’ menu to view the Firmware version on your camcorder or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘Firmware’...

  • Page 50: Photo Playback Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Photo 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, it will be in Video Capture mode by default. ...

  • Page 51: Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1) Press the Zoom Out/Thumbnail button. 2) All the images on your camcorder will appear in the Thumbnail View. Video thumbnails are shown with a ‘V’ icon. Photo Thumbnails do not appear with an icon. 3) Press the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.

  • Page 52: Photo Playback Mode Menus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Photo Playback Mode: DELETE MENU While in the Playback Mode, you can select to delete a single photo or all images from your digital camcorder through the Delete menu.

  • Page 53: Rotate Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com  If you would like to proceed with deleting all the videos and photos, select ‘Yes’ and press the OK/SET button to confirm. All of your images will be permanently deleted. A blank ‘No Files Exist’ screen will appear. Press the MODE button to exit the ‘No Files Exist’...
  • Page 54 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lock the Selected Image: To lock the selected image use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Lock Photo’ and then press the OK/SET button. The image now appears in Playback Mode with the lock icon Unlock the Selected Image: To unlock the selected locked image use the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘Unlock Photo’...
  • Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7) Connect the USB cable provided in the package from the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer. 8) Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 9) It you do not want to print the photo, select the “Cancel”...
  • Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Press the OK/SET button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the ‘ViviLink’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight a specific option. Press the OK/SET button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.

  • Page 57: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To A Tv

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV The digital camcorder has an AV slot that allows you to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera’s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the camcorder’s AV port and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 58: Installing The Software

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. WINDOWS: The Vivitar Experience™...

  • Page 59: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Note: If you do not have Internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions. If you have Internet access, the “Choose your language”...

  • Page 60: Getting Photos And Videos From The Camcorder To The Computer

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer An SD card needs to be inserted in your camcorder. Do not disconnect the cable connecting your camcorder to your computer during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

  • Page 61: Getting Started

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting Started! Using the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitter and YouTube ...

  • Page 62: Transferring Photos And Videos: Macintosh

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 63: Camcorder Maintenance

    Do not expose your digital camcorder to heat sources. Do not use your digital camcorder 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.

  • Page 64: Technical Support

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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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