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Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2

What’s Included .................................................................................................................................... 2

Parts of the Camcorder ......................................................................................................................... 3

Preparing Your Camcorder .................................................................................................................... 4

Maintenance and Care .......................................................................................................................... 9

Initial Camcorder Setup ...................................................................................................................... 10

Main Camcorder Modes ...................................................................................................................... 12

Camcorder Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 13

Computer System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 14

Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ......................................................................................... 15

Changing Camcorder Mode ................................................................................................................ 15

Navigating the Menus ......................................................................................................................... 16

Video Capture Mode ........................................................................................................................... 17

Video Playback Mode ......................................................................................................................... 29

Photo Capture Mode ........................................................................................................................... 32

Photo Playback Mode ......................................................................................................................... 48

Connecting the Camcorder to a TV ..................................................................................................... 52

Installing the Software ......................................................................................................................... 53

Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer....................................................................................... 54

Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ...................................................... 55

Getting Started! ................................................................................................................................... 56

Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually ...................................................... 56

Camcorder Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 57

Sakar Warranty Card .......................................................................................................................... 58

Technical Support ............................................................................................................................... 59

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 59

Summary of Contents for DVR 850HDv2

Page 1: ...tal Camcorder User Manual 2009 2012 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: ...Changing Camcorder Mode 15 Navigating the Menus 16 Video Capture Mode 17 Video Playback Mode 29 Photo Capture Mode 32 Photo Playback Mode 48 Connecting the Camcorder to a TV 52 Installing the Software...

Page 3: ...ory card up to 32GB for normal use SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately It is recommended to use an SDHC Class 4 SD card or higher Please read this manual carefully fir...

Page 4: ...SB Slot 4 LED Flash Light 14 Power Button 5 DV DC Mode LED 15 Playback Button 6 Lithium ion Battery Charging LED Indicator 16 Left ViviLink Button 7 DC Photo Mode Button Shutter 17 LCD Color Display P...

Page 5: ...t the camcorder with the USB cable to the AC Adapter and then to an electric socket or to the computer 4 Allow the battery to charge for at least 3 hours before using the first time 5 The charge light...

Page 6: ...tle force before you hear a click for the battery door to release B Gently pull the battery door outwards and open it slowly with your finger C A B C NOTE 1 When opening the battery door do not hold t...

Page 7: ...ure that the rubber seal on the battery door is clean and smooth 4 Once powering on your camcorder the battery icon will appear on the top left of the LCD screen Charging the Lithium Battery In order...

Page 8: ...e photos and videos are being saved to the camcorder Doing so may cause the photo and video to be lost or damaged We strongly recommend downloading your photos and videos regularly to your computer Im...

Page 9: ...nsfer 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 as this ma...

Page 10: ...r is closed properly before going in the water After using the camcorder in sea salt water first rinse the camcorder with clean water as soon as you can and put in a dry place so that the water inside...

Page 11: ...p to 32GB has been properly inserted into your camcorder SD card not included To properly insert the SD Card Press the SD card into the slot Press the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound Th...

Page 12: ...he RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting Once you have completed setting the time and date press the OK button to c...

Page 13: ...MENU button while in the Video Capture mode Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder After turning on your camcorder press the DC Mode Shutter button to open the Photo...

Page 14: ...ital Zoom Exposure 3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery Night Portrait Sport Beach Party Language English French Spanish Po...

Page 15: ...250 MB 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 hig...

Page 16: ...ower off when the LCD Panel is returned to the side of the camcorder While the camcorder is on you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camcorder OFF You will see a Goodbye splas...

Page 17: ...play Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode 1 Press the OK MENU SET button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control...

Page 18: ...e video capture 4 The elapsed time appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the video recording is in progress 5 To stop the video recording press the DV Shutter button again 6 The video i...

Page 19: ...ion Button Function Left ViviLink Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu Up Zooms In Right LED Light On Off Down Zooms Out Other DV Shutter STARTS STOPS the video capture OK Menu Set Opens the menu option...

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

Page 21: ...ing or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Movie Size Menu The Movie Size menu allows you to choose the desired size of the movies taken by your camcorder Keep in mind that movies with a...

Page 22: ...screen 9 Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Anti Shake Menu The Anti Shake feature re...

Page 23: ...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 camcorder until you manually ch...

Page 24: ...t enters your camcorder 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 u...

Page 25: ...tton 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 camcorder until you manuall...

Page 26: ...enu 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection 4 Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected i...

Page 27: ...Press the OK button to save exit the menu and return to your previous screen Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder s battery life The designate...

Page 28: ...r camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings TV Out Menu TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured im...

Page 29: ...atting of the memory card Select No and press the OK button to exit without formatting Select Yes and press the OK button to begin the format The memory card will be completely formatted A message wil...

Page 30: ...When full screen videos appear with an AVI icon on the top left of the LCD screen Note Once in full screen mode you can press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll through the images 2 Play Your Selected...

Page 31: ...ct One and then press the OK button You will be asked to reconfirm your selection Select Yes to confirm and delete and No to return without deleting All Allow you to delete all the images including al...

Page 32: ...pplication 1 View the video to which you would like to add a ViviLink destination site 2 Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button t...

Page 33: ...rder display if desired 3 Press the DC Shutter button to capture your photo 4 The picture is automatically saved to the camcorder s SD memory card Taking a Self Portrait Picture You can also capture y...

Page 34: ...Function Button Function Left ViviLink Opens the ViviLink for Photos menu Up Zooms In Right LED Light On Off Down Zooms Out Other DC Shutter Captures your photo OK Menu Set Opens the menu options for...

Page 35: ...34 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera s Photo Capture Mode...

Page 36: ...or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Image Resolution Menu The Image Size menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder Keep in mind that images with...

Page 37: ...ry settings Self Timer Menu The Self Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camcorder s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture This is an optimal featu...

Page 38: ...camera to use a subject s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera s display This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consisten...

Page 39: ...using the image Distance from the camera The subject s face must cover a majority of the picture as previewed on the LCD screen Facing the camera The face of the subject s you are photographing must b...

Page 40: ...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 camcorder until you manually ch...

Page 41: ...member that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpne...

Page 42: ...it 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 remembered by your camcorder until you manually cha...

Page 43: ...ightness background direct light and scenes Spot Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor 1 Press the OK but...

Page 44: ...e timestamp will appear on photos taken Off The date stamp will not appear on photos taken To Enable Disable the Timestamp 1 Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT...

Page 45: ...All camera features will not emit sound 1 Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Silent Mode menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN...

Page 46: ...trical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale If your camcorder is set to a frequency that does not match your country s electric current you may see flickering or waves on the images...

Page 47: ...d by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the conte...

Page 48: ...nd select the Firmware menu 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 the resetting to the factory d...

Page 49: ...a JPEG icon on the top left of the LCD screen NOTE Once in full screen mode you can press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll through the images 2 Zooming In Out of your selected Photo Press the UP Zo...

Page 50: ...4 Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options 5 The following are the Delete options One Allows you to delete the selected image Select One and then press the OK button You will be...

Page 51: ...full screen mode saved as a separate photo Lock Menu Videos and photos taken with your camcorder can be protected or locked to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files 1 Press the OK...

Page 52: ...o select and save the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Select Play and press the OK button The Slide Show will begin to play To Pause press the UP button To S...

Page 53: ...s and videos The images will appear on the TV instead of on the LCD screen NOTE The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the camcorder is now not portable The camcorder will continue to cons...

Page 54: ...on 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 4 If you do not have internet...

Page 55: ...Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer On Macintosh If needed please follow instructions to install the Adobe Flash Player 12 On PC Click the Close butto...

Page 56: ...hen it will be selected automatically 5 Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files 6 Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired 7 Select to remove the m...

Page 57: ...rring Photos and Videos WINDOWS OS 1 Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer 2 A window appears with a list of options select Open folder to view fil...

Page 58: ...of the options below 1 Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad and then attach your digital came...

Page 59: ...t not 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 your package s...

Page 60: ...Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera s...

Page 61: ...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 Hold t...

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