Vivitar DVR 620V3 - Manual

4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Turning On the Camera Using the Camera  Insert SD Memory card (up to 16GB) before use.

5 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Digital Video Camera ON 1) Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera. Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera i n a do...

6 3) Power On Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the Shutter/OK button to confirm the selection. 2) After se...

7 Main Camera Modes Your digital video camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital video camera after the camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video camera. T...

8 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels Video Resolution 1280x720 (HD 30 fps), 640X480pixels (VGA 30fps), 320X240pixels (QVGA 30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 16GB) – SD Card not included LCD ...

10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera.  If your camera 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 camera...

11 Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you hav...

12 Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control...

13 Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will display by default. Taking a Video 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to cap...

14 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function LEFT - UP Zooms in RIGHT - DOWN Zooms out Other Shutter/OK Starts and stops your video capture Delete Allows you to delet...

17 Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with your digital video camera.  When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.  The Playback ...

18 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function LEFT - Displays the PREVIOUS image - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images UP - Increases Volume (while playing back you...

19 Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the DOWN button for the images to appea...

20 Video Playback Mode Menu The following is the menu that appears in your digital video camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the Delete menu. Remember, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete ...

21 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video camera.  When the camera is first powered ON, the camera 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 your digit...

22 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function LEFT - UP Zooms in RIGHT - DOWN Zooms out Other Shutter Captures your Photo Delete Allows you to delete last image taken ...

23 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode: Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also...

24 Photo Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with your digital video camera.  When you first turn on the digital video camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default.  Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. ...

25 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function LEFT - Displays the PREVIOUS image. - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images. UP - Zooms In to your selected Thumbnail im...

27 Photo Playback Mode Menu The following is the menu that appears in your digital video camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete photos from your camera through the Delete menu. Remember, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete ...

28 Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV Your digital video 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 captur...

29 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 ...

30 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...

31 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer NOTE : An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable 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 “Get Images f...

32 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 ...

33 Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually WINDOWS 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 – indicating th...

34 Camera Maintenance The digital video camera is a delicate device. Please handle your camera with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital video camera to heat sources. Do not use you digital video camera in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the ori...