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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

– WINDOWS OS ..................................................................... 9

Computer System Requirements

– MAC OS ............................................................................... 9

Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera ..................................................................................... 10

Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................. 11

Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 12

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 13

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 27

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 31

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 46

Connecting the Camera to a TV ................................................................................................. 52

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

Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 55

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 56

Getting started! ........................................................................................................................... 57

Transfer media from my Camera to my Computer Manually ...................................................... 57

Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 59

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 59

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 60

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 60

Summary of Contents for DVR 880HDv2

Page 1: ...o Recorder 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 th...

Page 2: ...Changing Camera Mode 11 Navigating the Menus 12 Video Capture Mode 13 Video Playback Mode 27 Photo Capture Mode 31 Photo Playback Mode 46 Connecting the Camera to a TV 52 Installing the Software 53 Co...

Page 3: ...al camera Note Your digital video recorder supports an SD Memory Card up to 32GB In order to use your digital video recorder normally it is strongly recommended to insert the SD Memory card before use...

Page 4: ...USB Lever 4 Right LED On Off Button 15 SD Memory Card Slot 5 Down Zoom Out Button 16 AV Out Port 6 Left ViviLink Button 17 Power Button 7 MODE Button 18 RESET 8 Shutter OK Button 19 USB Connector 9 L...

Page 5: ...ct the camera s built in USB connector to the AC charger or to the computer as shown above 3 Allow the battery to charge for at least 3 hours before using the first time 4 The charge light will turn o...

Page 6: ...included To properly insert the SD Card Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown in the previous section Note In some models see SD icon by the SD card slot for direction indication Push...

Page 7: ...to confirm the selection Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT d...

Page 8: ...on while in the Video Capture mode Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera After turning on your camera press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture mode To take...

Page 9: ...ure 3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery Night Portrait High Sensitivity Sport Beach Party Color Effect Standard Sepia Mono...

Page 10: ...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 DirectX 9 or higher Internet connection required C...

Page 11: ...ure mode to start Powering the camera OFF While the camera is on you can press and hold the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF You will see a Goodbye splash screen and then the ca...

Page 12: ...N the Video Capture 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 videos and photos To change the a...

Page 13: ...u option 4 Press the Shutter OK button to select and save the highlighted menu option 5 If the selection can be remembered by the camera a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu...

Page 14: ...if desired 3 Press the RIGHT LED button to turn the LED light on to better illuminate the area you would like to capture on video 4 Press the Shutter button to start the video capture 5 You will see...

Page 15: ...ght on or off Down Zooms out Left Opens the ViviLink Menu Other Shutter STARTS and STOPS your video capture Saves your selected menu option MENU Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode Exits the...

Page 16: ...15 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera s Video Capture Mode...

Page 17: ...the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera Keep in mind that images with...

Page 18: ...emember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Anti Shake Menu The Anti Shake feature reduces image disto...

Page 19: ...ton 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 ch...

Page 20: ...g will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of lig...

Page 21: ...s sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting 1 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control...

Page 22: ...o select the next menu item 7 Press the MENU 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 wi...

Page 23: ...T or RIGHT button to select the next menu item 7 Press the MENU 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 ch...

Page 24: ...amera s default factory settings 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 automati...

Page 25: ...he next menu item 7 Press the MENU 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 t...

Page 26: ...ages on your television NTSC television and video standard used in America Canada PAL television and video standard used in Europe 1 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Pres...

Page 27: ...ttings press the OK button to select Default Setting If you would like to proceed with the reset select Yes and press the OK button to confirm The settings will be reset You will automatically exit th...

Page 28: ...images on your digital video recorder s memory card until you find the video you would like to view Each captured image videos and photos will display on the LCD screen Videos will appear with an AVI...

Page 29: ...a four directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons Button Function Left Displays the PREVIOUS Image Up STOPS your Video Playback Right Displays the NEXT Image Down Opens the Thumbnail Vie...

Page 30: ...be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode If you do not want to delete the current image select No and press the OK button The video will not be deleted and you will exit...

Page 31: ...ay the lock symbol 9 Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked ViviLink Menu The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera s photos and videos...

Page 32: ...ter the Photo Capture mode Taking a Picture 1 While in Photo Capture mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture 2 Click the UP Zoom In and DOWN Zoom Out butto...

Page 33: ...the LED light on or off Down Zooms Out Left Opens the ViviLink Menu Other Shutter Captures a Photo Saves your selected menu option MENU Opens the menu options for Photo Capture Mode Exits the Menu scr...

Page 34: ...33 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera s Photo Capture Mode...

Page 35: ...the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera Keep in mind that images with...

Page 36: ...ually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Self Timer Menu The Self Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera s Shutter button is pressed and...

Page 37: ...nce Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment Properly adjusting the White Balanc...

Page 38: ...abled the Multi Snapshots feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutter button This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment i...

Page 39: ...g will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of lig...

Page 40: ...s sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting 1 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control...

Page 41: ...o select the next menu item 7 Press the MENU 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 wi...

Page 42: ...T or RIGHT button to select the next menu item 7 Press the MENU 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 ch...

Page 43: ...amera s default factory settings 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 automati...

Page 44: ...e next menu item 7 Press the MENU 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 th...

Page 45: ...es on your television NTSC television and video standard used in America Canada PAL television and video standard used in Europe 1 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press...

Page 46: ...Settings press the OK button to select Default Setting If you would like to proceed with the reset select Yes and press the OK button to confirm The settings will be reset You will automatically exit...

Page 47: ...roll through the images on your digital video recorder s memory card until you find the image you would like to view Each captured image videos and photos will display on the LCD screen Photos will ap...

Page 48: ...e the photo full size Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons Button Function Left Displays the PREVIOUS Imag...

Page 49: ...aptured images select Cancel and press the OK button 6 To delete the selected photo select Delete This Photo and press OK button If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image select Yes...

Page 50: ...ect the Rotate menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 5 Press the OK button to select and save the desired option 6 The selected picture will now appe...

Page 51: ...n USB connector to the Pictbridge port of the printer 8 Once connected follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process 9 Select the Cancel option to exit the menu and retur...

Page 52: ...options 5 Press the OK button to select and save the desired option 6 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 7 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode...

Page 53: ...ort 2 Turn On the TV and the camera and then set the TV to AV mode 3 You will need to set the TV format on the camera to suit the TV format of your TV set 4 Make sure the camera is set to the correct...

Page 54: ...ation 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 inter...

Page 55: ...lick Next to continue 10 On PC only Let the Vivitar Experience Image Manager installer create the folder to where the program will be installed and then click Install 11 Please wait while the applicat...

Page 56: ...tend the built in USB connector 2 Power the camcorder on 3 Insert the camera s built in USB connector to the computer s USB port to make the connection 4 The first time you connect the device to the c...

Page 57: ...ce connected then 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 t...

Page 58: ...NDOWS OS 1 Connect your digital camcorder to your computer Slide the USB switch down to reveal and extend the built in USB connector Power the camcorder on Insert the camera s built in USB connector t...

Page 59: ...transfer Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer Transferring Photos and Videos Apple iPad NOTE Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad...

Page 60: ...roducts that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase...

Page 61: ...sage 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...

Page 62: ...your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss Q I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager The images were also deleted from my computer How do...

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