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DVR 949HD Digital Video Camera

User Manual

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Page 1: ...o Camera 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 thei...

Page 2: ...ight Macro Switch 16 Video Capture Mode 18 Video Playback Mode 28 Photo Capture Mode 33 Photo Playback Mode 47 Camera Setup 53 Slide Show 59 Power Off 59 Connecting the Digital Video Camera to the HDT...

Page 3: ...d up to 32GB for normal use SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately Important You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher Please read this manual carefully firs...

Page 4: ...Button 11 HDMI Port 3 Digital Lens 12 Hand Strap 4 Lens Cover 13 Tripod Mount 5 Macro Switch 14 SD Memory Card Slot 6 Speaker 15 Battery Compartment 7 Shutter Button 16 LED Light 8 Zoom Out Zoom In 1...

Page 5: ...photo above Use 4 x AAA 1 5V batteries Alkaline batteries are recommended Batteries not included NOTE Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period Do not mix alkaline a...

Page 6: ...2GB has been properly inserted into your camera SD card not included To properly insert the SD Card Push the SD card into the slot in the direction as shown SD card icon on the camera See images below...

Page 7: ...f the card was inserted properly Make sure the SD card is not locked check the lock switch on the side of the SD card If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos...

Page 8: ...l and view the Date and Time options Set the Date and Time as desired and tap SAVE EXIT to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup 6 Setting the ViviLink Default Option Onc...

Page 9: ...e Video Capture Mode Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera After turning on your camera press the HOME button to open the Camera Mode options Tap Camera to enter Photo...

Page 10: ...Touch TFT Lens f 6 8mm F2 8 Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure 3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent ISO Auto 100 200 400 Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery Night...

Page 11: ...nitor 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 requ...

Page 12: ...o start Powering the camera OFF While the camera is on you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF You will see a Goodbye splash screen and then the camera will power off...

Page 13: ...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 active digital video camera mode Make sure the digital video c...

Page 14: ...CD screen until you see the desired option 2 Menu Screens Enter the menu screens and select the desired option Please see information below for more details regarding this method Home Menus The Home s...

Page 15: ...red menu icon to open the various options for that menu NOTE To exit the menu screen without selecting a menu tap Exit and return to the current mode 3 Selected a Sub Menu Option Drag up or down to sc...

Page 16: ...ithout selecting a menu tap Exit and return to the Home Menu screen 4 Selected a Setup Sub Menu Option Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option Alternatively simply tap and high...

Page 17: ...LED OFF Tap the LED icon on the LCD screen When the LED lights are off the following icon appears on the LCD screen Macro Option Your digital video camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to ma...

Page 18: ...appear on the LCD display When Macro mode is off images can be captured from 1 5m infinity NOTE The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the following features Flash Face Detect and Smi...

Page 19: ...in on the object Push the Zoom control button down the W button to zoom back out The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen The zoom indicating bar moves up when...

Page 20: ...ws you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment The Scenery Menu Options include Auto Night Portrait Scenery High Sensitivity Portrait Beach Night Sc...

Page 21: ...HD 1280x720 VGA 640x480 QVGA 320x240 1 Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode 2 Tap the Resolution menu icon to open the menu options 3 Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the...

Page 22: ...elect and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main Menu Screen 5 From the Main Menu Screen Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item Tap Exit to return to the Video...

Page 23: ...on the LCD screen This icon appears on the top left side of the LCD screen below the Video Capture Mode and Scenery icons The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or r...

Page 24: ...to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode 2 Tap the White Level menu icon to open the menu options 3 Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option 4 Tap SAVE EXIT to select...

Page 25: ...elect and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main Menu Screen 5 From the Main Menu Screen Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item Tap Exit to return to the Video...

Page 26: ...y settings Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera s lens This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than...

Page 27: ...vironment When the ISO level is increased the image sensor in your camera will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower light situations The higher sensitivity to light howe...

Page 28: ...metered from the entire frame but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for...

Page 29: ...he latest captured image appears on the LCD screen If there are no images stored a message No File appears Playing Videos on Your Camera 1 Select your Video Once in Playback Mode view each of your cap...

Page 30: ...iew 3 Drag up or down to scroll through the Thumbnail images 4 Tap a Thumbnail to select and enlarge the image to full screen size 5 Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the vide...

Page 31: ...ViviLink options until the desired ViviLink icon appears The ViviLink for Videos options include YouTube Photobucket Flickr N None Protect Lock Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protec...

Page 32: ...All Images Menu While in the Playback Mode you can delete all videos and photos from your digital video camera through the Delete All Images menu 1 Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to...

Page 33: ...U to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode 2 Tap the ViviLink menu icon to open the menu options 3 Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option 4 Tap SAVE EXIT to select an...

Page 34: ...would like to capture 2 You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your videos Push the Zoom control button up the T button to zoom in...

Page 35: ...the menu options until you see the desired option Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment The Scene Menu Optio...

Page 36: ...tion will also take up more of your camera s memory The Resolution Menu Options include 12M 4032x3024 10M 3648x2736 7M HD 3648x2048 5M 2592x1944 3M 2048x1536 2M HD 1920x1080 VGA 640x480 1 Tap MENU to...

Page 37: ...oll and highlight the desired menu option 4 Tap SAVE EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main Menu Screen 5 From the Main Menu Screen Tap another menu icon to...

Page 38: ...icon to select a different menu item Tap Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode 6 An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen This icon appears on the top left side of the LCD scree...

Page 39: ...ront of the camera as desired The Self Timer Menu Options include 2 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds Off 1 Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode 2 Tap the Self Timer menu icon to open...

Page 40: ...Exit to return to the Photo Capture Mode 6 An icon reflecting your selection displays on the LCD screen This icon appears on the top of the LCD screen The setting is saved by your camera until you ma...

Page 41: ...Face Detect Menu Options include ON Activates the Face Detect feature OFF Disables the Face Detect feature 1 Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode 2 Tap the Face Detect menu icon...

Page 42: ...to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode 2 Tap the White Level menu icon to open the menu options 3 Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option 4 Tap SAVE EXIT to select...

Page 43: ...elect and confirm the highlighted menu option and then return to the Main Menu Screen 5 From the Main Menu Screen Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item Tap Exit to return to the Photo...

Page 44: ...y settings Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera s lens This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than...

Page 45: ...vironment When the ISO level is increased the image sensor in your camera will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower light situations The higher sensitivity to light howe...

Page 46: ...metered from the entire frame but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for...

Page 47: ...ulti Shot Menu Options include ON Activates the Multi Shot feature OFF Disables the Multi Shot feature 1 Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode 2 Tap the Multi Shot menu icon to op...

Page 48: ...s memory card until you find the photo you would like to view Each captured image video and photo is displayed on the LCD screen Photos appear with a JPG icon on the top left of the LCD screen 2 Zoomi...

Page 49: ...e icon located on the left beneath the JPG icon A Delete This Photo window appears Tap YES to automatically delete the selected photo Tap NO then Save Exit to return to Playback Mode without deleting...

Page 50: ...ck Mode 5 Select a photo 6 To lock or unlock your photo tap the Protect Lock icon located on the top of the LCD screen to the left of the ViviLink icon This icon indicates the selected photo is now lo...

Page 51: ...inter to proceed with the printing process Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera s Photo Playback Mode Delete All Images ViviLink Rotate Crop D...

Page 52: ...ums N None 1 Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode 2 Tap the ViviLink menu icon to open the menu options 3 Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option 4 Tap SA...

Page 53: ...ure on your camera with the Crop feature 1 View the photo you would like to crop 2 Tap MENU to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode 3 Tap the Crop menu icon 4 A blue crop rectangle appears o...

Page 54: ...rmat SD Date TV Out Silent Mode Set Defaults Auto Off Touch Correction Frequency Language Menu You can select your camera s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu Th...

Page 55: ...on to open the menu options 3 Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option to set the time and date 4 Tap SAVE EXIT to select and confirm the date time and continue to the Time Stam...

Page 56: ...it to return to the Home Menu screen Auto Off Menu You can use the Auto Off feature in order to conserve you camera s battery life The designated time represents when your digital video camera will au...

Page 57: ...button and then tap the Setup icon 2 Tap the Frequency menu icon to open the menu options 3 Tap 50HZ or 60HZ and then tap SAVE EXIT to select and confirm the highlighted menu option and return to the...

Page 58: ...select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television See Connecting the Digital Video Camera to the HDTV for further information on how to connect your digital vide...

Page 59: ...automatically return to the Setup Main Menu Screen without resetting the camera settings 4 From the Setup Main Menu Screen Tap another menu icon to select a different menu item Tap Exit to return to t...

Page 60: ...during the Slide Show 4 Drag up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option The Slide Show Interval Options include 3 Seconds 5 Seconds 10 Seconds 5 Tap SAVE EXIT to select and confirm the...

Page 61: ...able 1 Connect the digital video camera to an HDTV with the HDMI cable by inserting the smaller end of the cable into the HDMI slot of the camera and the larger end into the HDMI port on the televisio...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...am will 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 T...

Page 64: ...n 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 med...

Page 65: ...from my Camera to my Computer Manually Transferring Photos and Videos WINDOWS 1 Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer 2 MSDC appears on the LCD indicating that your camera...

Page 66: ...Please check your device 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...

Page 67: ...ions 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 or...

Page 68: ...ake 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 memory These photo...

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