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Vivitar 615HD User Manual

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615HD 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.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    615HD 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

    Table of 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 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera ..................10 Changing Camera Mode ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos 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 video camera. Note: Your camera requires an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Power Button 11. Battery Compartment Shutter Button 12. SD Memory Card Slot Left / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View 13. USB Connector Right / Zoom In 14. USB Lever MODE (M) Button 15. AV Out Port SET/OK Button 16.

  • Page 5: Initial Camera Setup

    Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for normal use. For best video performance of your HD Slide open the battery cover on the back of device, it is strongly recommended to use a the camera and install 2 x AA batteries with high speed SD Memory card of the correct polarity as illustrated inside the...
  • Page 6 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 2 x AA (1.5V) batteries.
  • Page 7 Power On Press and hold down the POWER button, on the top of the camera, for one second to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear.

  • 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 (M) button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video camera. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.

  • Page 9: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Product type Digital Video Camera Digital Video Resolution 1280*720 / 640*480 pixels (30fps) / 320*240 pixels(30fps) 5M (2592×1944), 3M (2048×1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1.3M Digital Photo Resolution (1280x1024), VGA (640x480) Image Sensor CMOS Sensor LCD Display 1.8 Inch TFT External Memory SD card (up to 16GB) needs to be inserted to use the camera Zoom...

  • 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: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camera

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included) Please see Initial Camera Setup for more information.

  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode is active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button.

  • Page 13: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital 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 the camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 14 Video Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Buttons Action Zooms Out Left Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Zooms In Right Delete – Allows you to delete the last video captured Down Other Starts and stops the video recording...
  • Page 15 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the settings 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. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 17 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) 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 18 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 (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 19 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 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 (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 20 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4.
  • Page 21 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. 1.
  • Page 22 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 23 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. When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.
  • Page 24 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. 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 25 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.

  • Page 26: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Playing Videos on Your Camera 1.
  • Page 27 Video Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action  Opens Thumbnail view (when not playing a selected video). Left  Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. ...
  • Page 28 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 your images (videos and photos) from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image (video or photo) you would like to delete. 2.
  • Page 29 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. 1. View the image you would like to protect/lock. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.

  • Page 30: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Taking a Picture 1. Turn on your digital video camera. 2. Press the Mode (M) button once to select and enter the Photo Capture mode. 3.
  • Page 31 Photo Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Zooms Out Left Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Zooms In Right Delete – Allows you to delete the last photo captured Down Other Captures the Picture...
  • Page 32 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 33 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 34 Image 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.
  • Page 35 7. Press the MODE (M) 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 saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 36 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 37 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 38 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5.
  • Page 39 Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. Center –...
  • Page 40 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 41 5. The Date Setup submenu will open. 6. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN direction control buttons to set the time and date. 7.
  • Page 42 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 43 Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera‟s memory card. 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.

  • Page 44: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. Viewing Photos on Your Camera 1.
  • Page 45 Photo Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Action Button  Zooms out of the selected photo after you have zoomed in.  Opens Thumbnail view. Left  Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. ...
  • Page 46 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 your images (videos and photos) from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image (video or photo) you would like to delete. 2.
  • Page 47 6. To exit the Delete menu without deleting any image(s), select „Cancel‟ and press the SET button. Remember: When selecting to “Delete All”, all your images are 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.
  • Page 48 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. 1. View the image you would like to protect/lock. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Connecting the Camera to a TV Your 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 the camera‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.

  • Page 50: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 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”...

  • Page 51: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    5. If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window. 6. Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window. 7. Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application. 8.

  • Page 52: 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 camera‟s built-in USB connector from the computer during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1.

  • Page 53: Get Started

    Get 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, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube  Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another ...
  • Page 54 MACINTOSH 1. Slide the lever on the side of the camera to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camera to connect your camera to the USB port on your computer. 2. “MSDC” appears on the LCD – indicating that your camera is in Mass Storage Mode. 3.

  • Page 55: Camera Maintenance

    2. Using an iPad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's SD card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's SD card. NOTE: iPad SD Card Reader not included. This may be purchased separately. After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the Photos application, which lets you choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums.

  • Page 56: Limited Two Year Warranty Card

    Limited Two Year Warranty Card Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the product at no charge for parts or labor.

  • Page 57: Technical Support

    STEP 3: Return item (insured) to: (in the U.S.) (in the U.K.) Vivitar Sakar UK Attn: Technical Support 2D Siskin Parkway East 195 Carter Drive CV3 4PE, UK Edison NJ 08817 When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event the product is deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy a handling charge for the return of the product.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What do I do? First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again.

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