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Note

  Check that the small battery cover lever clicks back into place and is in line with the mark line 

appearing on the side of the lever as shown in (B). 

 

Make sure the water resistant battery door is closed properly before using the camcorder 

underwater.

 If a gap appears, reopen and close the battery cover door as explained above. 

 

 

Maintenance and Care 

Before using the video camcorder, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions 

described below: 

 

  This camcorder can be used underwater to 10 feet. You may notice that water enters the body of 

the camcorder. This is normal and the camcorder will continue to work properly. 

  If water enters the battery compartment then this will ruin the camcorder. The battery compartment 

has a water resistant cover that when closed tightly will not allow water to enter. Please ensure that 

the battery door 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 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 clean the lens and LCD with a soft cloth. 

  Do not store the camcorder in temperatures above 40

  Condensation may appear with sudden changes in temperature. Take care to not leave the 

camcorder in extreme temperatures. 

  Do not try to open the case of the video camcorder or attempt to modify this video camcorder in any 

way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers. 

  Opening the cover of the Camcorder may cause electrical shock and will void your warranty. 

  Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended 

for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or 

other hazards. 

Summary of Contents for DVR 995WHD

Page 1: ...al 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: ...14 Changing Camcorder Mode 14 Navigating the Menus 15 Video Capture Mode 16 Video Playback Mode 27 Photo Capture Mode 29 Photo Playback Mode 42 Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV or HDTV 46...

Page 3: ...ard 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 first in...

Page 4: ...Exposure 3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery Night Portrait High Sensitivity Sport Beach Party Language English French Spa...

Page 5: ...8 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 Computer S...

Page 6: ...arging Indicator 7 DC Photo Mode Button 8 DV Video Mode Button 9 Up Zoom In Button 10 Right LED Flash Button 11 OK Menu Button 12 Down Zoom Out Button 13 Battery SD Card Compartment USB Slot 14 Power...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...rce 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 the LCD...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ...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 as t...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...it the Setup mode function Setting the Date and Time To set the time and date that will appear on the photos you capture 1 Press the OK button 2 Press the Left Right button on the OK dial until you se...

Page 15: ...cally power 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 Goodby...

Page 16: ...e LCD display Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode 1 Press the OK MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction co...

Page 17: ...digital video recorder at the scene you would like to capture 2 Press the UP Zoom In and DOWN Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired 3 Press the DV button to start the video c...

Page 18: ...17 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder s Video Capture Mode...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...camcorder s default factory settings White Balance 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 curr...

Page 21: ...or less distinct 1 Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the Image Sharpness menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired...

Page 22: ...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 images in lower...

Page 23: ...ton 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 item 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT...

Page 24: ...select the Date Time menu 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 ap...

Page 25: ...camcorder 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 wil...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...ct 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 will appear confirming that your...

Page 28: ...video Press the DV button to PAUSE the video and to continue playing and pausing as needed Press the LEFT button to Fast Rewind the video while it is playing Press the RIGHT button to Fast Forward th...

Page 29: ...ol 6 Remember that you cannot delete locked videos Delete Menu While in the Playback mode you can delete images both videos and photos from your digital video camera through the Delete menu 1 View the...

Page 30: ...n sequence To activate and change the Flash mode press the LEFT button until you arrive at your desired settings Note The Flash will only activate if there is sufficient battery power Flash Type Descr...

Page 31: ...r each photo Note If you use this option in a well lit environment your photo may be appear too bright light overexposed Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digita...

Page 32: ...g 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 wit...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...xit 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 ch...

Page 35: ...mber that this setting will be remembered 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 shar...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...d 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 button to open the menus for the curre...

Page 38: ...ar 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 or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Date Time menu 3 Press the UP...

Page 39: ...hutter Click at the end of the Self Timer countdown 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...

Page 40: ...see flickering or 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 open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEF...

Page 41: ...ormat Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camcorder s memory card Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your ca...

Page 42: ...fault 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 default settings Select No and press...

Page 43: ...y the selected photo Use the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT buttons to navigate around the photo Note Press the OK button to return to viewing the photo without magnification Press the DOWN Zoom Out button to Zoo...

Page 44: ...nus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Rotate menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection 4 Press the OK button to confirm an...

Page 45: ...mages both videos and photos from your digital video camera through the Delete menu 1 View the image you would like to delete 2 Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode 3 Press the L...

Page 46: ...Show of all the pictures taken with your camera by pressing the UP Quick Function button while in Playback mode The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture wil...

Page 47: ...nect the camcorder to a TV via the TV out cable supplied or to a HDTV 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 th...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...l be installed and then click Install 11 Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer 12 On PC Click the Close button when the installation is complete The app...

Page 50: ...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 to remove the...

Page 51: ...screen Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos WINDOWS 1 Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer 2...

Page 52: ...packaging for compatibility with the iPad Apple iPad Camera Connection For models that are compatible with the iPad photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by followin...

Page 53: ...nctions 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 tampering modification...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...mory 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 the...

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