Vivitar DVR620 - Manual

4 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Turning On the Camera Using the Camera

5 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON 1) Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 2 x AA (1....

6 Setting the Camera Language 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. Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is t...

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

8 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M) 1600x1200 pixels, (1M) 1280x1024 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels Video Resolution (HD) 1280x720, (VGA) 640X480pixels (30fps), (QVGA) 320X240pixels (30 fps) File Format JPEG/AVI...

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 properly into your...

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 camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will display Video Capture Mode by default. Taking a Video 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you woul...

14 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function LEFT Pauses and continues the Video Record UP Zooms In RIGHT Turns LED Light Off/On DOWN Zooms Out Other Shutter...

15 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

17 Quality Menu The 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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the L...

20 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE 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 settin...

22 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting ...

23 then press the SET button to select the option. 4) The “Date Setup” submenu will open. 5) Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT navigation buttons. 6) For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN navigation buttons to set the date and time. 7) When you have finished setting the dat...

26 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE...

27 Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that yo u‟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 button twice to open the Playback Mode.  The latest capture...

28 2) Use the UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view. 3) Press the Shutter/OK button to enlarge the image full size. 4) Once the selected video is full size you can play and view the video. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital ca...

29 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 through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the MENU button to open the menus fo...

30 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video camera. Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Click the UP/Zoom In and DOWN/Zoo...

31 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons: Quick Function Button Function LEFT Self-Timer – Sets a delay from the time the Shutter button is pressed to the time the image is captured. Each time you press the S...

32 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:

35 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. Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the M...

37 4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8) An icon reflecting your ...

39 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE 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 settin...

40 Language Menu You can sel ect your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press the MENU 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 D...

45 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 button twice to open the Playback Mode.  The latest captured...

46 wish to view. 3) Press the Shutter/OK button to enlarge the selected image full size. Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Function LEFT  Displays the PREVIOUS image UP  Navigate...

47 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 captured pictures from your camera using the Delete menu. 1) View the photo you would like to delete. 2) Press the SET button to open the ...

49 memory card. 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) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and...

51 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...

52 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 ...

53 Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions. 5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Nex...

54 4) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. 5) As your camera is a mass storage device “MSDC” will appear on the LCD, indicating that your camera is in Mass Storage Mode. Getting Photos and Videos from your...

55 7) Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import. 8) Click the “Get Images” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer. 9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files downl...

57 8) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder. 9) Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. Camera Maintenance The digital camera is a delicate device. Please...

58 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 ...

59 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...