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camcorder will continue to consume battery power.   

 

1) 

Connect the camcorder to a TV via the TV-out cable (supplied). 

2) 

Turn on the TV and the camcorder, and then s

et the TV to “AV” mode.   

3) 

You will need to set the TV format on the camcorder to suit the TV format of your TV set. 

4) 

In the Video and Photo Capture mode there is a TV Out menu option 

– NTSC or PAL. 

5) 

Select the option as per the format of the TV set you are using and press the 

OK 

button. 

6) 

When the camcorder is set to record mode, you can preview the subjects you want to record 

on the TV screen.   

7) 

When the camcorder is set to Playback mode, you can review all the photos and videos stored 

in the SD memory card on the TV. 

 

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.   

Summary of Contents for DVR 850HD

Page 1: ...l Video Camcorder User Manual 2010 Sakar International Inc All rights reserved Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of...

Page 2: ...er Mode 16 Navigating the Menus 17 Video Capture Mode 18 Video Playback Mode 36 Photo Capture Mode 39 Photo Playback Mode 60 TV Out Function to Connect the Camcorder to a TV or HDTV 65 Installing the...

Page 3: ...ial moments as easy as possible Note Your camcorder needs an SD Memory card up to 16GB for normal use SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately Please read this manual caref...

Page 4: ...CD Lens f 7 0mm F3 0 Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure 3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery Night Portrait High Sensitivity Spo...

Page 5: ...k space 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution 16 bit color or higher display adaptor CD ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher Int...

Page 6: ...on Battery Charging Indicator 7 DC Photo Mode Button 8 DV Video Mode Button 9 Up Zoom In Button 10 Right Flash Strobe Button 11 OK Menu Button 12 Down Zoom Out Button 13 Battery SD Card Compartment US...

Page 7: ...he bottom facing up and the battery door facing you as shown in the diagrams below Hold the main body of the camcorder with one hand and use your other hand to pull the small battery cover lever down...

Page 8: ...camcorder You may feel the battery door is very tight and difficult to open This is normal Just follow the above instructions and make sure to pull the battery cover lever down to the end of the slot...

Page 9: ...ED will switch off when your camcorder is fully charged after approximately 4 hours The camcorder should not be on while charging Note A red battery icon will flash on the LCD when the battery power i...

Page 10: ...SD Memory card make sure you are not near water and that your hands are dry To expand the amount of memory a SD compatible memory card of up to 16GB not included should be inserted into your DV camcor...

Page 11: ...ages to transfer to the card Formatting will delete all data on the SD Memory Card Download all the media to your computer before you format the card Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting...

Page 12: ...mall battery cover lever is returned back to the mark line appearing to the side of the lever as shown on diagram B above Important It is important that the battery cover be sealed properly before usi...

Page 13: ...a dry place so that the water inside the camcorder will dry out On Lifting and opening the LCD screen be careful not to over rotate the screen Direct sunlight might cause damage to the camcorder Only...

Page 14: ...card has been inserted into your camcorder 3 Make sure the battery cover is tightly closed and locked into place 4 Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder Setting the Camcorder Language To set...

Page 15: ...eft Right button on the OK dial until you see the Date Time icon menu option 3 Press the Up Down button to highlight Date Setup and press OK to enter the Date Time setup mode 4 Press the Right Left bu...

Page 16: ...tically powers off press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON The camcorder will be in Photo Capture mode to start Powering the camcorder OFF To camcorder will automatically power off when the L...

Page 17: ...Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder 3 Playback Mode Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camcorder When the camcorder is firs...

Page 18: ...ess the OK MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 1 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode 2 Press the UP or DOWN direct...

Page 19: ...Video Capture Mode by default Taking a Video 1 While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display on the back of the camcorder to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture 2 Click the U...

Page 20: ...19 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder s Video Capture Mode...

Page 21: ...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 DV button to exit the menu and return to your pre...

Page 22: ...item 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item 7 Press the DV button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 8 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD s...

Page 23: ...de 8 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s...

Page 24: ...r previous mode 8 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore th...

Page 25: ...he 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 button to enter the Menu mode 2...

Page 26: ...r 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 If the en...

Page 27: ...sitivity 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 ima...

Page 28: ...ocuses when capturing an image Depending on your selection the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly Cente...

Page 29: ...o your previous mode 7 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 8 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or resto...

Page 30: ...ting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Date Time Menu When you capture an image with your camcorder the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was take...

Page 31: ...member that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings To Set the Date and Time 1 Highlight the Date Se...

Page 32: ...m 6 Press the DV button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 7 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 8 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your cam...

Page 33: ...menu and return to your previous mode 8 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Frequ...

Page 34: ...by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings TV Out Menu The TV Out menus allows you to view your camcorder s display on a TV or monitor...

Page 35: ...er s memory card Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camcorder s memory card This option will delete all of the content at one time If you w...

Page 36: ...amcorder or to reset your camcorder settings to the factory default settings 1 Press the OK button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the menu item 3 The Default Setting...

Page 37: ...s the direction buttons to navigate the thumbnails to select the image you wish to preview 3 Press the OK button to open the selected image in full screen Playing Videos on Your Camcorder Once in Play...

Page 38: ...mcorder s Video Playback Mode Protect Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or locked to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files 1 Press the OK bu...

Page 39: ...ould like to delete 2 Press the OK button to open the menus 3 Scroll to the Delete Menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 5 To delete this one video s...

Page 40: ...the Up Zoom In and Down Zoom Out buttons to zoom in out if desired 3 Click the DC button to take the picture 4 The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card Flash Options There are...

Page 41: ...40 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear when you press the OK button in your camcorder s Photo Capture Mode...

Page 42: ...cene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment 1 Press the OK button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to s...

Page 43: ...that this setting will be remembered by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows...

Page 44: ...e the camcorder s default factory settings Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder Keep in mind that images with...

Page 45: ...the camcorder 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 would like to be in the picture you...

Page 46: ...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...

Page 47: ...er 1 Press the OK button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the menu item 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options 4 Press...

Page 48: ...ect the menu item 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options 4 Press the OK button to select the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the...

Page 49: ...ss the OK button to select 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 DC button to exit the...

Page 50: ...ess the OK button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the menu item 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options 4 Press the OK...

Page 51: ...ht and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting 1 Press the OK button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the menu item 3 Press the UP or DOWN...

Page 52: ...f the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions position of subject brightness background direct light and scenes Spot Meters the area within the spot point frame at...

Page 53: ...to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the menu item 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the submenu options 4 Press the OK button to select...

Page 54: ...appear on photos taken To Enable Disable the Timestamp 1 Press the OK button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the menu item 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control bu...

Page 55: ...on to save exit the menu and return to your previous screen Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the camcorder s silent mode to disable all of the sound effects that the camcorder emits...

Page 56: ...rder will automatically power off When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time the camcorder will shut off completely and will need to be powered on again with the power button befor...

Page 57: ...try s electric current you may see waves on the images taken by your camcorder 50Hz UK Europe and Australia 60Hz US Canada and South America 1 Press the OK button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LE...

Page 58: ...TV Out option that matches your current TV format NTSC or PAL 1 Press the OK button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the menu item 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction con...

Page 59: ...e 1 Press the OK button to enter the Menu mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the menu item 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options While scrolling d...

Page 60: ...button to select the menu item 3 The Default Setting is selected 4 Press the OK button to reset the camcorder to the factory default settings 5 You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all o...

Page 61: ...ges on your camcorder or SD memory card Photos appear with a JPEG icon on the top left of the LCD screen Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail Vie...

Page 62: ...k out on a photo on your camcorder 2 Press the DC button to activate the navigation directional buttons 3 Use the direction buttons to navigate around the photo 4 Press the OK button to cancel the nav...

Page 63: ...UP or DOWN direction control buttons to select the confirmation submenu option 6 Press the OK button to select the desired option 7 The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode P...

Page 64: ...te pictures from your camcorder through the delete menu 1 Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete 2 Press the OK button to open the menus 3 Scroll to the Delete Menu...

Page 65: ...highlighting the Print This Photo option to print the selected photo 6 You will be asked to connect the camcorder to the Pictbridge printer 7 Connect the USB cable provided in the package form the ca...

Page 66: ...Show and return to the Playback mode or press the DC DV buttons to revert to the Photo or Video Capture modes TV Out Function to Connect the Camcorder to a TV or HDTV The camcorder has an AV port to...

Page 67: ...5 Select the option as per the format of the TV set you are using and press the OK button 6 When the camcorder is set to record mode you can preview the subjects you want to record on the TV screen 7...

Page 68: ...desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager 4 If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD ROM connect to the internet and then click the Install Vivitar Experience...

Page 69: ...odel from the list and click Next to open the next window 7 Click Next to confirm your camcorder model selection and to install the application 8 Please wait while the application is being installed o...

Page 70: ...ck the Quit button when the installation is complete Click the Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager to open the application 14 If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image...

Page 71: ...Your Camcorder 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 Ge...

Page 72: ...e photos and videos from your camcorder to your computer 9 A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files downloading to your computer A message appears whe...

Page 73: ...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 c...

Page 74: ...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 sele...

Page 75: ...y Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use including but not limited to repair by unauthorized parties tampe...

Page 76: ...hased 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...

Page 77: ...new SD memory card The Memory card is not formatted correctly Format the memory card again or use a new card Image is blurry or out of focus The video camcorder was moving when the image was captured...

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