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Page 1: User Manual
DVR 936 Wi-Fi LifeCam Wearable Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2015 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Window s and the Window s logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Video Capture Mode ..........................15 Time Lapse Mode ............................16 Photo Capture Mode..........................16 Playback Mode ............................17 Vivitar Action Cam - Mobile Device Application ..................19 Computer System Requirements......................34 Installing the Software ..........................35 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer ..................37 Getting Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ................. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar DVR 936 Full HD1080 LifeCam Wearable Camcorder. Everything you need to take high definition digital videos and photos is included with your camcorder. This unique, ultraportable camera design is adapted specifically for this camera and can be used to capture special moments in many different environments. -
Page 4: What's Included
1. Wi-Fi LifCam Camcorder Magnet Mount 2. USB Cable 10. Tripod Mount 3. AC Charger 11. Head Mount 4. Vivitar Experience Installation CD 12. Bike Mount 5. Waterproof Casing 13. Helmet Mount (for waterproof 6. Suction Mount case) 7. Desktop Mount 14. -
Page 5: Parts Of The Camcorder
Parts of the Camcorder 1. Lens 7. Mode Indicator 2. Microphone 8. Mode Button 3. LCD Display 9. LED Light Busy Indicator 4. USB Port / Micro SD Card Slot 10. Shutter Button 5. Power / Charger Light Indicator 11. Wi-Fi Indicator 6. -
Page 6: Camcorder Technical Specifications
Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds (only via the App on your Self Timer (via App) mobile device) Auto Power Off 3 minutes Interface USB 2.0 Battery Built in Lithium Battery System Requirements for WINDOWS XP (SP3), Vista (SP1), WINDOWS 7 or higher; Vivitar Experience MAC OSX v10.5.x and above... -
Page 7: Initial Camcorder Setup
Initial Camcorder Setup CHARGING THE BATTERY To charge the lithium battery: 1. Power off the camcorder. 2. Connect the included USB cable to the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable to a power source such as the included AC charger or to a computer. Please refer to the images shown below for reference. -
Page 8: Installing Micro/Sd Memory Card
NOTE: While the device is charging it cannot be used to capture images. When the camcorder is on, connecting it to a computer will not charge the device. Make sure the camcorder is powered off when recharging. Battery Indicator: Battery Indicator Description The battery level is full. - Page 9 4. The display screen will show an SD card icon , indicating that the SD card has been successfully installed. 5. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out. IMPORTANT: ...
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Page 10: Using The Camcorder
Energy Save: In order to save the camcorder’s battery power, the camcorder automatically powers off after sitting idle for 3 minutes. USING THE CAMCORDER... -
Page 11: Main Camcorder Modes
Main Camcorder Modes Press the MODE button to toggle between the Time Lapse, Video and Photo Capture Modes. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. To record a video, please check that the camcorder is in Video Mode. If the video icon is not displayed on the LCD screen, press the Mode button repeatedly until it appears. -
Page 12: Waterproof Case
Waterproof Case 1. Mode Button 2. Shutter Release Button 3. Wi-Fi Button 4. Power Button 5. Securing Latch 6. Tripod socket Your LifeCam comes with a waterproof casing for underwater action and added durability. To assemble your camera using the case, follow the instructions below: 1. -
Page 13: Powering On Your Camcorder
NOTE: A single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak. You can test by closing the case without inserting the camera. Submerse the case completely in water for about a minute. Remove the case from the water, dry off its exterior with a towel, and then open the case. If the entire interior is dry, the case is safe for use under water. -
Page 14: Lcd Display
LCD Display After turning on the Wi-Fi LifeCam Camcorder, the LCD displays the following: ICON DESCRIPTION Indicates that the camcorder is currently in Photo Capture Mode. CAMERA MODE ICON Indicates that the camcorder is currently in Video Capture Mode. VIDEO RECORDING ICON Flashing icon means the camcorder is recording a video. -
Page 15: Changing Camcorder Mode
Changing Camcorder Mode THREE MAIN MODES 1. Time Lapse Mode – Use this mode to capture time lapse videos with your camcorder. 2. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder. 3. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. SWITCHING MODES After turning on the camcorder, you can press the MODE button to switch between the modes. -
Page 16: Video Capture Mode
The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Micro SD Memory card. NOTE: Use the ‘Vivitar Action Cam’ application to control the following Video Capture Settings: Resolution, White Balance, Time-lapse options and to also zoom in and out while recording. See ‘Camera... -
Page 17: Time Lapse Mode
The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Micro SD Memory card. NOTE: Use the ‘Vivitar Action Cam’ application to control the following Capture Settings: Resolution, White Balance, Time-lapse options and to also zoom in and out while recording. See ‘Camera... -
Page 18: Playback Mode
The photo is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Micro SD Memory card. NOTE: Use the ‘Vivitar Action Cam’ application to control the following Photo Capture Settings: Resolution, White Balance, Time-lapse, Burst, Self-Timer and to also zoom in and out. See ‘Camera... - Page 19 DELETING CAPTURED IMAGES Files can be deleted while your camcorder is connected to your computer or via your smartphone or tablet. DELETING IMAGE FILES WHILE CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER: After connecting to the computer, the camera enters portable disc mode. 1.
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Page 20: Vivitar Action Cam - Mobile Device Application
Vivitar Action Cam - Mobile Device Application The Vivitar Action Cam application allows you to use your mobile device as a remote control for your Action Camcorder. You can remotely capture photos and record videos, adjust camera settings, and preview the photos and playback the videos taken by your LifeCam. You can also easily download the captured videos and photos from the LifeCam to your mobile device and then share these captured images online. - Page 21 CONNECTING YOUR ACTION CAM TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE 1. LifeCam Camcorder: Make sure you have installed a TF card and power on your Camcorder. Power on the camcorder. Then press the Wi-Fi button on the Action Camcorder to enable the Wi-Fi connection. The Wi-Fi button’s red LED light blinks and the Wi-Fi icon appears on the LCD.
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Page 22: Home Screen
USING THE VIVITAR ACTION CAM APPLICATION HOME SCREEN The Vivitar Action Cam application gives you the option to connect three Vivitar Action Camcorders. Only one Action Cam can be connected at a time. The Home screen allows you to connect your camera(s) and enter the Video and Photo live capture modes. - Page 23 The following options appear on the Home screen: Connect and Add New Camera: Make sure your Mobile device and your Vivitar Action Cam are connected. See CONNECTING YOUR ACTION CAM TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE for more information. Tap Add New Camera to connect to the camera to the app. , you are now able to control the camera with the Vivitar Action Cam app.
- Page 24 2. Mobile Device Med33ia: Tap Photos to open the ‘Photos’ section in the ‘Media on My Mobile Device’ screen and view your photos from your mobile device. Tap Videos to open the ‘Videos’ section in the ‘Media on My Mobile Device’ screen and view your videos from your mobile device.
- Page 25 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE After tapping and selecting your connected camera, the default mode is the Video Capture Mode. The application is in Live Camera Mode and you can now begin capturing your images. ICON DESCRIPTION BACK Tap to return to the previous screen. TIME LEFT TIME LEFT: Displays the time left on your camera for capturing videos during standby mode.
- Page 26 The Resolution options include: FHD, HD PLAYBACK IMAGES FROM Tap to view thumbnails of the captured videos and photos CAMERA from your camera. NOTE: To playback videos, select and download to your mobile device. CAMERA NAME Displays the name of the connected camera. CAMERA SETTINGS Tap to display the Camera Settings options.
- Page 27 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE After tapping and selecting your connected camera, the default mode is the Video Capture Mode. To change to Photo Capture Mode, slide the Switch Mode indicator to the Photo icon. The application is in Live Camera Mode and you can now begin capturing your images. ICON DESCRIPTION BACK...
- Page 28 PLAYBACK IMAGES FROM Tap to view thumbnails of the captured videos and photos CAMERA from your camera. Tap photo thumbnail to view the photo full screen. CAMERA NAME Displays the name of the connected camera. CAMERA SETTINGS Tap to display the Camera Settings options. The options include: Camera information, Format storage, and Time-Lapse settings (type, interval, duration).
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Page 29: Camera Settings
CAMERA SETTINGS Tap the Camera Settings icon or tap the icons from the Live Camera Mode screen to access your Action Camcorder settings. Video Capture M ode Settings SETTING DESCRIPTION VIDEO RESOLUTION The Video Resolution options allow you to choose the desired size of the videos taken by your camera. - Page 30 like to delete individual images, use the delete option in the Playback mode. Please ensure you have backed up your images before you attempt this. The Format Camera options include: OK: To format the camera’s memory card tap OK. All captured images will be deleted.
- Page 31 The Self Timer setting allows you to set a delay between the time SELF TIMER that the camera’s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don’t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the picture yourself.
- Page 32 PLAYBACK MODE M edia on M y Camera The photos and videos that you captured using the Vivitar Action Cam application and the media you have previously captured using your camera can be viewed in Playback Mode. Tap Playback in the Live Camera Mode to open Media on My Camera.
- Page 33 VIDEOS Select the Videos tab to view videos on your camera (SD Card) and to download them to your mobile device. Delete: Tap, hold and select video(s), then tap Delete. Download: Tap, hold and select video(s), then tap Download to save videos to your mobile device.
- Page 34 device. Albums View: Tap Albums, then tap on an Album to view thumbnails of the photos in the album. 3. View full screen: Tap on a photo to view it in full screen. Slide Show: Tap, hold and select photo(s), then tap Slide Show to run a slideshow of the selected photos.
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Page 35: Computer System Requirements
Computer System Requirements To be able to download videos and photos 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 Windows 7 ... -
Page 36: 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. On WINDOWS OS: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on... - Page 37 On MACINTOSH OS: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 13. If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer.
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Page 38: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. 2. Power the camcorder ON if it does not turn on automatically upon the connection to the computer. 3. The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. -
Page 39: Getting 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 screen. -
Page 40: Transferring Images Manually From The Camcorder To The Computer
Transferring Images Manually from the Camcorder to the Computer WINDOWS OS 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer’s USB port. 2. Power on the camcorder. A window appears on your computer with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click ‘OK’. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
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... -
Page 42: Camcorder Maintenance
Camcorder Maintenance Please read the information below carefully before using your camcorder for proper and safe operation, so as to use the camcorder to its fullest and maintain its performance. MEMORY CARD MAINTENANCE: For the first time of using a new memory card, or when there is unrecognized data for the camera or images with other cameras in the memory card, please make sure to firstly format the memory card. - Page 43 DEVICE MAINTENANCE: Take good care of the video camera and prevent water or sand particles from entering the video camera when it is used on the beach or near water. Please note that water, sand particles, dust or component containing salt may damage the video camera. It is recommended to use the camcorder with the waterproof case when in a moist/wet or dusty environment.
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Page 44: Sakar Warranty Card
08817 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.