Page 2 - Contents; Computer System Requirements
1 Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2 What‟s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2 ...
Page 3 - Introduction; videos is included with your digital video recorder.; What’s Included; Digital Camcorder
2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital video recorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal ...
Page 4 - Parts of the Camcorder; Shutter Button
3 Parts of the Camcorder 1. Power Button 10. LCD Screen 2. Shutter Button 11. Lens 3. MODE Button 12. SD Memory Card Slot 4. SET (Menu/Delete) Button 13. USB Lever 5. Up / Zoom In Button 14. USB Connector 6. Down / Zoom Out Button 15. Microphone 7. Right Button 16. Speaker 8. Left Button 17. Wrist S...
Page 5 - Initial Camcorder Setup; Installing the Batteries
4 Initial Camcorder Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Turning On the Camcorder Using the Camcorder Make sure the camcorder is powered OFF. Insert SD Memory card (up to 16GB) before use. Slide the battery cover off. Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries.
Page 6 - for the first time; Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON; Full battery power
5 When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON 1) Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a ...
Page 7 - POWER; button to turn on the camcorder.; Setting the Camcorder Language; will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the
6 SD card is locked this will prevent 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 the camcorder. The Language selection menu will appear. Sele...
Page 8 - Main Camcorder Modes
7 Main Camcorder Modes Your digital video recorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital video recorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital vi...
Page 9 - Camcorder Technical Specifications
8 Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution 1280x1024 pixels (1.3MP), 640x480 pixels (VGA) Video Resolution 640X480pixels (VGA 30fps), 320X240pixels (QVGA 30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD/MMC/SDHC (up to 16GB) – SD Card Memory Card not included LCD D...
Page 11 - Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Recorder; Powering the camcorder ON; Powering the camcorder OFF; Power; Auto Power Saving
10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Recorder Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. If your camcorder comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your...
Page 12 - Changing Camcorder Mode; Video Capture Mode -
11 Changing Camcorder Mode Your digital video recorder has three main modes: 1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder. 2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the ...
Page 13 - Navigating the Menus
12 Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. 2) Press the UP or DOWN direction contr...
Page 14 - Video Capture Mode; Taking a Video; Zoom In
13 Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display by default. Taking a Video 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene y...
Page 17 - Video Playback Mode
16 Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with your digital video recorder. When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The P...
Page 19 - Video Playback Mode Menu; Delete Menu
18 Video Playback Mode Menu The following is the menu that appears in your digital video recorder ‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camcorder through the Delete menu. Delete This Video: 1) Select the image you wish to delete. 1) Press the...
Page 20 - Photo Capture Mode; Taking a Picture
19 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. Press the MODE button once to enter the Photo Capture mode. Taking a Picture 1) Turn on yo...
Page 21 - Image Resolution Menu
20 Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the Left , Up , Right , and Down directions control buttons. MODE Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Playback Mode Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video recorder ‟s Photo Capture...
Page 22 - Language Menu; Photo Playback Mode; Viewing Captured Photos on Your Camcorder
21 Language Menu You can select your camcorder ‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu. 3) Press the UP or...
Page 26 - Installing the Software; automatically open.
25 Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1) Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 2) On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window ...
Page 27 - Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer
26 5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window. 6) Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window. 7) Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the app...
Page 28 - Getting Photos and Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer; NOTE; Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.
27 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer NOTE : An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the USB connector during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2) The “G...
Page 29 - click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home page.
28 9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of 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 albums ready ...
Page 30 - Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually; WINDOWS
29 Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually WINDOWS 1) Slide down the lever on the side of the camcorder to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camcorder to connect your camcorder to the USB port on your computer. 2) “MSDC” appears on the LC...
Page 31 - What Is Not Covered By Warranty:
30 Camcorder Maintenance The digital video recorder is a delicate device. Always wear the wrist strap to prevent the device from falling. Please handle your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital video recorder to heat sources. Do not use you digital video recorder in w...
Page 32 - original; Technical Support
31 1) Copy of original bill of sale 2) A detailed written description of the problem. 3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime) MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com . You can find manuals, software and FAQ‟s at ...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; and then try downloading them again.
32 Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What do I do? Ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and ...