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Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my 

Computer Manually 

TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS 

1) 

Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. 

2) 

‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD. 

3) 

A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. 

4) 

Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. 

5) 

Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the 

files and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the 

Edit menu.   

6) 

We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the 

videos into the Videos/My Videos folder. 

7) 

Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on 

their way to your computer. 

 

TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH 

1) 

Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer.   

2) 

‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD. 

3) 

The camcorder

’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. Optionally, select the files and choose 

Copy from the Finder’s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit 

menu. 

6) 

We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the 

Movies folder. 

7) 

Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on 

their way to your computer. 

Summary of Contents for DVR 503v2

Page 1: ...corder User Manual 2009 2014 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...

Page 2: ...amcorder Mode 11 Navigating the Menus 12 Video Capture Mode 13 Video Playback Mode 22 Photo Capture Mode 27 Photo Playback Mode 41 Installing the Software 47 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 4...

Page 3: ...Memory card or higher This camcorder is a Plug and Play device You can download the pictures and videos captured by your camcorder without the software by directly accessing the camcorder s memory ca...

Page 4: ...er OK Button 10 USB Port Cover 3 T Zoom In Up Button 11 Lens 4 W Zoom Out Down Thumbnail View 12 Microphone 5 MODE Menu Button 13 Wrist Strap 6 Left Self Timer Button 14 Battery Compartment Cover 7 Ri...

Page 5: ...nt cover Insert 3 AAA 1 5V batteries Alkaline batteries recommended Batteries not included SD Memory card up to 32GB needed for normal use It is recommended to use a Class 4 SD card or higher SD card...

Page 6: ...rns off a few seconds later The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power INSTALLING THE SD CARD Make sure the SD Memory c...

Page 7: ...the camcorder on for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup SETTING THE CAMCORDER LANGUAGE 1 You will first be prompted to select a language for the digital camcorder Th...

Page 8: ...r 2 seconds while in the Video Capture mode PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital camcorder After turning on your camcorder press the MODE button once to open the Phot...

Page 9: ...cent Fluorescent ISO Auto 100 200 400 Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery Night Portrait High Sensitivity Sport Beach Party Language English French Spanish Portuguese German Dutch Italian Russia...

Page 10: ...available hard disk space 16 bit Color monitor 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution CD ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher MICROSOFT Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher Dir...

Page 11: ...r emits a sound and the LCD screen turns on The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start POWERING THE CAMCORDER OFF While the camcorder is on you can press the Power button again at any point...

Page 12: ...Mode will be 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 photos To change the active camcorder mode make sure...

Page 13: ...e remembered by the camcorder a selection icon appears to the right of the selected menu option Changes made to these options remain until you decide to change them again at a later time Some menu opt...

Page 14: ...he LCD screen indicating the selected zoom 3 Capturing the Video Press the Shutter button to START the video capture A red blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the record...

Page 15: ...lected menu option MODE MENU MODE SELECTION Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode MENU Press for 2 seconds to open the menu options for Video Capture Mode To navi...

Page 16: ...elow SCENE MENU The Scene menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment The Scene options include Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery N...

Page 17: ...or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Size menu 3 Press the T UP or W DOWN button to highlight a specific option 4 Press the SHUTTER OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu opti...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...appears 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 6 To exit the menu view Press the MODE button...

Page 20: ...match your country s electric current you may see waves on the images taken by your camcorder The Frequency options include 50Hz UK Europe and Australia 60Hz US Canada and South America 1 Press the M...

Page 21: ...hout formatting the SD Memory Card select Cancel and press the SHUTTER OK button FORMAT To proceed with the format select Yes and press the SHUTTER OK button You will be asked to reconfirm the formatt...

Page 22: ...proceed with the reset You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camcorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings Note After RESETTING to the def...

Page 23: ...LEFT button to display the previous image Press the RIGHT button to display the next image Each captured image video and photo is displayed on the LCD screen Videos appear with an AVI icon on the top...

Page 24: ...age when not playing a selected video Up STOP Stops a playing video Right NEXT Displays the NEXT image Down N A Other SHUTTER OK PLAY PAUSE Plays and pauses a playing video SAVE SELECTION Saves your s...

Page 25: ...light a specific option DELETE THIS VIDEO To delete the selected video Select Delete This Video and press the SHUTTER OK button You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the video If you would like...

Page 26: ...a locked image first unlock the image then select the desired delete option PROTECT LOCK MENU Pictures and videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or locked to prevent any deletion or alter...

Page 27: ...ected locked UNLOCK ALL IMAGES To Unlock All Images videos and photos Use the T UP or T DOWN button to highlight Unlock All Images and then press the SHUTTER OK button The images now appear in Playbac...

Page 28: ...like to capture 2 Zoom Options Use the T Zoom In and W Zoom Out buttons located to the left of the LCD screen to better set the camcorder display if desired You can magnify your subject up to 4 times...

Page 29: ...LECTION Saves your selected menu option MODE MENU MODE SELECTION Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode Video Capture Mode and Playback Mode MENU Press for 2 seconds to open the menu options for Photo...

Page 30: ...our camcorder s Photo Capture Mode Once you change a setting the setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s Factory Default Settings The select...

Page 31: ...nu view Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode An icon reflecting your selection is displayed on the LCD screen IMAGE RESOLUTION MENU The Image Resolution menu allows...

Page 32: ...highlighted menu option A selected option icon appears 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 it...

Page 33: ...camcorder while capturing the image The Anti Shake options include On Off 1 Press the MENU button for 2 seconds to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and se...

Page 34: ...p left of the LCD screen indicating that the Multi Snapshots is On This feature remains on in the Photo Capture Mode until you manually select the Multi Snapshots Off option which then returns the cam...

Page 35: ...Color Effect menu 3 Press the T UP or W DOWN button to highlight a specific option 4 Press the SHUTTER OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option A selected option icon appears on the...

Page 36: ...nt to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camcorder If the environment has less light darker than is needed increase the exposure setting by using the positive count to increase t...

Page 37: ...option 4 Press the SHUTTER OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option A selected option icon appears on the selected item 5 To continue within the menus and select a different menu op...

Page 38: ...or W DOWN button to highlight a specific option 4 Press the SHUTTER OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option A selected option icon appears on the selected item 5 To continue withi...

Page 39: ...ces in your locale If your camcorder is set to a frequency that does not match your country s electric current you may see waves on the images taken by your camcorder The Frequency options include 50H...

Page 40: ...thout formatting the SD Memory Card select Cancel and press the SHUTTER OK button FORMAT To proceed with the format select Yes and press the SHUTTER OK button You will be asked to reconfirm the format...

Page 41: ...proceed with the reset You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camcorder settings set to the Factory Default Settings Note After RESETTING to the def...

Page 42: ...ry card until you find the image you would like to view Press the LEFT button to display the previous image Press the RIGHT button to display the next image Each captured image video and photo is disp...

Page 43: ...TER OK button to enlarge the selected image full size 4 Once the selected photo is full size you can Zoom In and Zoom Out of the photo PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Quick Function Button...

Page 44: ...Photo Playback Mode DELETE MENU While in the Playback Mode you can delete pictures from your camcorder through the Delete menu The Delete options include Delete This Photo Delete All Images Cancel 1...

Page 45: ...will be permanently deleted A blank No Files Exist screen will appear Press the MODE button to exit the No Files Exist screen If you do not want to delete all of your videos and photos select No and p...

Page 46: ...highlight a specific option LOCK THIS PHOTO To Lock the Selected Image Use the T UP or U DOWN button to highlight Lock This Photo and then press the SHUTTER OK button The image now appears in Playbac...

Page 47: ...lude 3 Seconds 5 Seconds 10 Seconds 1 Press the MENU button for 2 seconds to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Slide Show menu 3 Press the T...

Page 48: ...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 MACINTOSH Click the icon that appears...

Page 49: ...ms On WINDOWS and MACINTOSH Click the I accept the terms of this license agreement and then click Next to continue 9 WINDOWS only Let the Vivitar Experience Image Manager installer create the folder t...

Page 50: ...zes the device Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer An SD card needs to be inserted Do not disconnect the cable during transfer Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files o...

Page 51: ...10 The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums ready for your use Getting Started Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager you c...

Page 52: ...the Videos My Videos folder 7 Do not disconnect the cable during transfer Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS MACINTOSH 1 Use t...

Page 53: ...NOTE iPad Camera Connector not included This may be purchased separately 2 Using an iPad SD Card Reader Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad then insert your digital camera s Memory card into the...

Page 54: ...se including but limited to repair by unauthorized parties tampering modification or accident What To Do When Service Is Required When returning your defective product postage pre paid for service you...

Page 55: ...r button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again With test photos if the camera s power is off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera s m...

Page 56: ...rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cau...

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