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Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer

1. Slide the USB switch down to reveal and extend the built-in USB connector.

2. Power the camcorder on.

3. Insert the camcorder

’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 computer you will have to wait a few seconds until

the computer recognizes the device.

Summary of Contents for DVR 880HDV3

Page 1: ...mcorder 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 their...

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

Page 3: ...card from your computer It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience Your digital camcorder supports an SD Memory Card...

Page 4: ...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...

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

Page 6: ...d 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 the SD...

Page 7: ...rm the selection SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT dir...

Page 8: ...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 MODE button once to open the Photo Capture mo...

Page 9: ...V 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 Monochrome V...

Page 10: ...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 DirectX 9 or...

Page 11: ...ideo Capture mode to start POWERING THE CAMCORDER OFF While the camcorder is on you can press and hold the Power button again at any point to turn your camcorder OFF You will see a Goodbye splash scre...

Page 12: ...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 act...

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

Page 14: ...d better illuminate the area you would like to capture 4 Press the Shutter button to start the video capture 5 A red blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the recording is...

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

Page 16: ...15 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder s Video Capture Mode...

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

Page 18: ...er 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 reduces image dist...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...tting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder s lens This setting should be...

Page 21: ...tton to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ISO menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the m...

Page 22: ...he 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 change the s...

Page 23: ...EFT 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 camcorder until you manual...

Page 24: ...der s default factory settings Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder s battery life The designated time represents when your camcorder will auto...

Page 25: ...xt 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the...

Page 26: ...view your captured images 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 th...

Page 27: ...lt Settings press the OK button to select Set Defaults 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 28: ...e images on your digital camcorder s memory card until you find the video you would like to view Each captured image videos and photos displays on the LCD screen Videos appear with an AVI icon on the...

Page 29: ...r has 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 Thumbna...

Page 30: ...ll 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 exi...

Page 31: ...t display 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 camcorder s photos a...

Page 32: ...o Capture mode TAKING A PICTURE 1 While in Photo Capture mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture 2 Press the Up Zoom In and Down Zoom Out buttons to bet...

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

Page 34: ...33 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder s Photo Capture Mode...

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

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

Page 37: ...Menu The White Balance feature allows your camcorder 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: ...nabled 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...

Page 39: ...tting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder s lens This setting should be...

Page 40: ...tton to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ISO menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll through the m...

Page 41: ...he 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 change the s...

Page 42: ...EFT 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 camcorder until you manual...

Page 43: ...der s default factory settings Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder s battery life The designated time represents when your camcorder will auto...

Page 44: ...t 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the...

Page 45: ...view your captured images 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 th...

Page 46: ...lt Settings press the OK button to select Set Defaults 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: ...ton to scroll through the images on your digital camcorder s memory card until you find the image you would like to view Each captured image videos and photos displays on the LCD screen Photos appear...

Page 48: ...nlarge the photo full size PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital camcorder has a four directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons Button Function Left Displays the PREVI...

Page 49: ...captured 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 Y...

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

Page 51: ...e 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 return to the previous mod...

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 MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode...

Page 53: ...port 2 Turn On the TV and the camcorder and then set 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 Make sure the camcorder is set to th...

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: ...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 application continues the installation process...

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

Page 57: ...evice 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 Selec...

Page 58: ...WINDOWS 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 camcorder s built in USB connec...

Page 59: ...ng 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 iP...

Page 60: ...ucts 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 Wha...

Page 61: ...or phone support in the US please call 1 800 592 9541 in the UK call 0800 917 4831 in Australia call 1800 006 614 If you would like to call from anywhere else please visit www vivitar com for your loc...

Page 62: ...off If the photos are saved to the SD memory card then all the photos should appear Q How do I make sure I don t lose important pictures This camera requires an SD card for normal use If the camera po...

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