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38056

Digital Camcorder

with Camera

User Manual

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Page 1: ...ith Camera 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 the Camcorder Mode 13 Navigating the Menus 14 Video Capture Mode 15 Video Playback Mode 29 Photo Capture Mode 34 Photo Playback Mode 49 Connecting the Camcorder to a TV 56 Installing the Soft...

Page 3: ...ote Your digital camcorder requires an SD Memory card for normal use SDHC memory card up to 32GB SD memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately Please read this manual carefully...

Page 4: ...4 Parts of the Camcorder...

Page 5: ...Down Zoom Out Thumbnail View 18 SD Memory Card Slot 3 Power Button 11 LED Light 19 Wrist Strap Connector 4 Left ViviLink 12 Microphone 20 AV Out Port 5 LCD Screen 13 Self Timer LED 6 Shutter OK Butto...

Page 6: ...nitial Camcorder Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert 3 x AAA batteries Alkaline batteries recommended not included Install SDHC Memory card up to 32GB before use not inclu...

Page 7: ...ent Use 3 x AAA 1 5V batteries Alkaline batteries are recommended Batteries not included Note Remove the batteries from the camcorder when not in use for an extended period Do not mix alkaline and non...

Page 8: ...the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card 3 Power On Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder Setting the Camcorder Language You will first be prompted to select a language for t...

Page 9: ...tton 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 mode...

Page 10: ...I videos External Memory SD MMC SDHC up to 32G SD Card not included LCD Display 1 8 Inch TFT LCD Lens f 3 6mm F2 6 Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scene Night Portrait Sensitive...

Page 11: ...ble to download photos and videos to your PC you will need the following minimum configuration Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 3 Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 Pentium 4 process...

Page 12: ...1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor QuickTime 6 or higher Internet connection required Powering ON OFF Your Digital Camcorder Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital...

Page 13: ...wer Off settings can be set from the Auto Off settings menu in either Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode Changing the Camcorder Mode Your camcorder has three main modes 1 Video Capture Mode Use...

Page 14: ...n to scroll between the various menus for the current mode 3 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu selection 4 Press the OK button to confirm and save the highlig...

Page 15: ...ress the Shutter button to START the video capture 4 The elapsed time appears on the top right corner of the LCD screen and a red icon blinks on the screen indicating that the video capture is in prog...

Page 16: ...nd continues your video capture UP Zooms In RIGHT Turns LED Light Off On DOWN Zooms Out Other Shutter OK Starts and stops your video capture Confirms and saves your selected menu option Delete Deletes...

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

Page 18: ...at this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the d...

Page 19: ...on icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEFT 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 An icon reflecting yo...

Page 20: ...l allow the camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder 1 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction...

Page 21: ...default factory settings Sharpness Menu You can set the 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 d...

Page 22: ...DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the OK button to select and save the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEF...

Page 23: ...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 change the...

Page 24: ...ill appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEFT 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 wil...

Page 25: ...aved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Auto Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder...

Page 26: ...trol buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the OK button to select and save the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button t...

Page 27: ...our 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 the curr...

Page 28: ...ctory default settings 5 You will be asked to confirm the resetting to the factory default settings Select No to exit the menu and return to the previous mode without resetting to the default settings...

Page 29: ...card until you find the video you would like to view Each captured image video and photo is displayed on the LCD screen Videos appear with an AVI icon on the top left of the LCD screen 2 Play your Se...

Page 30: ...ze 4 Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camcorder has a four directional pad that functions as Quick Function...

Page 31: ...elected image MENU Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode Note To navigate through the Menus use the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT direction control buttons Exits the menu screen MODE Toggles between the...

Page 32: ...window appears Select Yes to delete the selected video and then press OK to confirm Select No to exit without deleting the selected video and then press OK to confirm 6 DELETE ALL To delete all the im...

Page 33: ...e LCD screen when viewing that image in the Playback mode Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol 7 Remember that you cannot delete locked videos ViviLink Menu The ViviLink technol...

Page 34: ...splay on the back of the camcorder to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture 2 Press the UP Zoom In and DOWN Zoom Out buttons to zoom in out if desired 3 Press the Shutter button...

Page 35: ...In RIGHT Turns LED Light Off On DOWN Zooms Out Other Shutter OK Captures your photo Confirms and saves your selected menu option Delete Allows you to delete last photo taken MENU Opens the menu option...

Page 36: ...36 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder s Photo Capture Mode...

Page 37: ...at this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the d...

Page 38: ...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 MENU button to exit the menu and return to your p...

Page 39: ...order s default factory settings Anti Shake Menu The Anti Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image 1 Press the MENU button to op...

Page 40: ...he LEFT 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 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9 Reme...

Page 41: ...the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 4 Press the OK button to select and save the desired option 5 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Pres...

Page 42: ...onment 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 light situations The higher sensitivity to light howe...

Page 43: ...subject brightness 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...

Page 44: ...ved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder s default factory settings Date Time Menu When you capture an image with your camcorder the image will include a ti...

Page 45: ...en 5 Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons 6 For each field in the menu use the UP and DOWN direction control buttons to set the date and time 7 When you have fin...

Page 46: ...r will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use 1 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 2 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direct...

Page 47: ...option icon will appear on the selected item 6 Press the LEFT 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 thi...

Page 48: ...levision 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 the LEFT or RIGHT direction c...

Page 49: ...ettings Select Yes and press the OK button to proceed with the reset You will then automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camcorder settings set to the Factory De...

Page 50: ...on to Zoom Out of the selected photo Press the OK button once to view the magnified image without the display of the icons on the screen Press the OK button again to return to the original unmagnified...

Page 51: ...ss the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT direction buttons To view the selected thumbnail image press the OK button Other Shutter OK Photos that are zoomed Hides the display icons and returns to the original sized p...

Page 52: ...ould like to delete 2 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Delete menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN direc...

Page 53: ...ld like to rotate 2 Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Rotate menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN directi...

Page 54: ...rint Image Menu You can use the Print Image menu to print the photos that are on your camcorder directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer 1 Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would li...

Page 55: ...Slide Show 4 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item if you wish to view other menus without viewing the Slide Show 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your pre...

Page 56: ...rt 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 the...

Page 57: ...erience Image Manager Installer window appears If the window does not appear open the application s CD DVD drive and click on Setup exe to launch the installer 3 On Macintosh Click the icon that appea...

Page 58: ...terms On PC and Macintosh Click the I accept the terms of this license agreement and then click Next to continue 10 On PC only Let the Vivitar Experience Image Manager installer create the folder to w...

Page 59: ...make the connection 4 The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device Getting Videos and Photos from Your Camcorder t...

Page 60: ...f media files downloading to your computer A message appears when the download is complete 10 The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and...

Page 61: ...ideos My Videos folder 9 Do not disconnect the USB connector during transfer Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer MACINTOSH 1 Push open the USB cover on the sid...

Page 62: ...nector NOTE iPad Camera Connector not included This may be purchased separately 2 Using an iPad SD Card Reader Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad then insert your digital camera s SD card into th...

Page 63: ...including but 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...

Page 64: ...ke some sample photos and then try downloading them again With test photos if the camcorder powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camcorder s memory These...

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