Vivitar DVR 610 - Manual

4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Slide open the battery cover and install 2 AA alkaline batteries with the correct polarity (as illustrated inside the battery compartment) into the battery compartment on the back of the camera. SD Memory card (up to 16GB) ne...

5 When powering the digital camcorder ON for the first time , the camera takes you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1. Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a downward di...

6 Setting the Camera Language 1. You will be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. 2. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP or DOWN direction control buttons. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the selection. After selecting a language...

7 Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE (M) button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. This is the default mode whe...

8 Camera Technical Specifications Product type Digital Camcorder Digital Video Resolution 640*480 pixels (30fps) / 320*240 pixels(30fps ) Digital Photo Resolution 2M (1600x1200), 1.3M (1280x1024), VGA (640x480) Image Sensor CMOS Sensor LCD Display 1.8 Inch TFT Internal Memory Limited for test images...

10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 16 MB - SD Card not included) Powering the Digital camcorder ON Press the Power button to turn your c...

11 To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button. When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Pla...

12 Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video 1. While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to ...

13 Video Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Buttons Action Left Zooms Out Up Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Right Zooms In Down Delete – Allows you to delete the last video captured Othe...

14 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the settings that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2...

16 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Re...

19 5. To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. The memory card will be then be automatically completely formatted. Note : Formatting your memory card permanently deletes all images. 6. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Firmware (Fa...

20 Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback Mode. Playing Videos on...

21 Video Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Left  Opens Thumbnail view (when not playing a selected video).  Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. Up ...

22 Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for t...

23 Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. 1. View the image you would like to protect/lock. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT dir...

24 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. Taking a Picture 1. Turn on your digital camcorder. 2. Press the Mode (M) button once to select and enter the Photo Capture mode. 3. The camera icon will appear on the top left corner of the LCD....

25 Photo Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Left Zooms Out Up Scene Selection – Opens the Scene menu Right Zooms In Down Delete – Allows you to delete the last photo captured Other...

26 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder‟s Photo Capture Mode:

28 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. ...

29 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit 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 camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. A...

32 If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction contr...

37 Photo Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback Mode. Viewing Photos on...

38 Photo Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Action Left  Zooms out of the selected photo after you have zoomed in.  Opens Thumbnail view.  Allows you to scroll through the images whil...

39 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete photos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for t...

42 Connecting the Camera to a TV Your camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera ‟s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the the camera ‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and vi...

43 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 ...

44 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...

45 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the camera‟s built-in USB connector from the computer during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1. Select the “Get Images” button fro...

46 Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube  Seamlessly transfer photos and videos fro...

47 Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1. Slide the lever on the side of the camera to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camera to connect your camera to the USB port on your computer. 2. “MSDC” appears on the LCD – indicati...

48 Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time ...

49 Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com . You can find manuals, software and FAQ‟s at the website. Can‟t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at [email protected] and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions. For...