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Page 1: User Manual
DVR 740HD 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 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 ..................8 Changing DVR Mode ..........................8 Video Capture Mode ..........................9 Photo Capture Mode ...........................12 Playback Mode ...........................15... -
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 Image Resolution 1280X1024 (1.3MP) , 640 X 480 (VGA) Video Resolution 1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240 File Format JPEG/AVI SD Card (up to 32GB); External Memory Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only LCD Display 2.0 Inch TFT;... -
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 Pentium®... -
Page 6: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera 1. Power Button 12. Hand Strap 2. MODE Button 13. LCD Screen 3. Delete / LED 0n-Off Button 14. Digital Lens 4. ViviLink Button 15. Battery Compartment 5. Resolution Button 16. SD Memory Card Slot 6. USB Port 17. -
Page 7: Initial Camera Setup
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. Use 4 x AAA (1.5v) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.) Note: ... - Page 8 Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. SD card not included. To properly insert the SD Card: - Press the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera. - Press the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound.
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Page 9: 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. Make sure an SD card (Class 4 or above) has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the DVR ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. -
Page 10: Video Capture Mode
To change the active camcorder mode: 1) Make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button to open the Mode List. 2) Push the UP-T/Zoom In or the DOWN-W/Zoom Out button down to highlight the desired mode selection. - Page 11 Video Capture Buttons and Settings Quick Function Button Function ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu ViviLink Opens the Mode List menu view in order to change your camcorder MODE Mode: DSC (Photo) Mode, Video Mode, Playback Mode, Setup Mode RESOLUTION Opens the Image Size menu options Turns On-Off the LED Lights...
- Page 12 Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink option. A new default can be selected at any time using this menu. After you have captured a video and would like to add the ViviLink (or change the ViviLink if it already has one) you can do so by viewing the captured video(s) in the Playback Mode and pressing the ViviLink button to access the ViviLink for Videos Menu.
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Page 13: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your DVR. When the DVR is powered on, Video Capture Mode is open by default. To enter Photo Capture Mode: 1) Make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button to open the Mode List. 2) Push the UP-T/Zoom In or the DOWN-W/Zoom Out button down to highlight the DSC (Photo Capture) mode selection. - Page 14 - Navigates in the Mode List menu view - Zooms Out W/Zoom Out - Down - Navigates in the Mode List menu view ViviLink Menu The ViviLink button allows you to easily and quickly define which social network your captured image (video or photo) will be uploaded to when using the software application.
- Page 15 After you have captured a photo and would like to add the ViviLink (or change the ViviLink if it already has one) you can do so by viewing the captured photo(s) in the Playback Mode and pressing the ViviLink button to access the ViviLink for Photos Menu. Resolution Menu The Resolution button allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera.
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Page 16: Playback Mode
Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and delete 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. To enter Playback Mode: 1) Make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button to open the Mode List. - Page 17 Mode: DSC (Photo) Mode, Video Mode, Playback Mode, Setup Mode Opens the Delete menu Delete - Plays and stops the video playback Shutter - Saves your selected option in the Mode List menu view - Views Previous Image T/Zoom In - Up - Navigates in the Mode List menu view - View Next Image W/Zoom Out - Down...
- Page 18 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) While in Playback Mode, press the ViviLink button to add or change ViviLink of your selected image.
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Page 19: Setup Mode
8) Once you have selected the ViviLink destination site, the selection applies only to the current image you have selected. 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. - Page 20 6) The Language options include: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Turkish 7) Push the UP- T/Zoom In or DOWN- W/Zoom Out button to highlight the desired language option. 8) Press the Shutter button to select and save your option. 9) A selected option icon appears on the item as you exit the Language menu and return to the Setup Menu.
- Page 21 9) A selected option icon appears on the item as you exit the Frequency menu and return to the Setup Menu. 10) Press the MODE button to return to Mode List. 11) Select one of the active camcorder modes (DSC, Video, Playback) and press the Shutter button to exit the Mode List enter the selected mode.
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Page 22: Connecting The Digital Video Camera To A Tv And Hdtv
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a 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 will turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos. - Page 23 Connect the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI cable. Turn on the HDTV and switch to HDMI-mode. Turn on the camera. 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. When the camera is set to Playback mode, you can review all the stored photos and videos on the TV.
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Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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) The “Get media from device”... -
Page 27: 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 28 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera 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. 5) Select the files and drag them into your computer.
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Page 29: Camera Maintenance
Camera Maintenance The digital video camera is a delicate device. Please handle your digital video camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital video camera to heat sources. Do not use you digital video camera in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. -
Page 30: Technical Support
SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss. Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer‟s Recycle...