Vivitar DVR 380 - Manual

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.

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...