Vivitar DVR 944HD User manual

DVR 944HD
Wi-Fi Action Camcorder
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 3
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 4
Parts of the Camcorder................................................................................................................ 5
Camcorder Technical Specifications............................................................................................. 6
Initial Camcorder Setup................................................................................................................ 7
INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................................................................................................................7
INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD.....................................................................................................................................9
POWERING ON –OFF /ENERGY SAVE ..........................................................................................................................................10
USING THE CAMCORDER ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Main Camcorder Modes............................................................................................................. 12
Camcorder Mounts and Accessories.......................................................................................... 14
WATERPROOF CASE ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
INSTALLING THE BICYCLE MOUNT ................................................................................................................................................ 15
INSTALLING THE HELMET MOUNTING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................ 16
Using Your Action Camcorder .................................................................................................... 16
POWERING ON YOUR CAMCORDER..............................................................................................................................................16
CHANGING CAMCORDER MODE..................................................................................................................................................16
NAVIGATING THE MENUS .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
VIDEO CAPTURE –STANDARD MODE ...........................................................................................................................................20
VIDEO CAPTURE –CAR CARRYING MODE ......................................................................................................................................25
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE ...........................................................................................................................................................30
PLAYBACK MODE ....................................................................................................................................................................34
DELETING CAPTURED IMAGES..................................................................................................................................................... 41
MENU OPTIONS .....................................................................................................................................................................42
PLAYBACK MODE:HDTV ..........................................................................................................................................................49
Remote Control.......................................................................................................................... 50
VivitarAction Cam - Mobile Device Application.......................................................................... 51
MOBILE DEVICE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 51
INSTALLING THE VIVITAR ACTION CAM APPLICATION.........................................................................................................................51
CONNECTING YOUR ACTION CAM TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE...............................................................................................................52
USING THE VIVITAR ACTION CAM APPLICATION...............................................................................................................................53
Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software ............................................................................. 77
COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................77
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE –USING THE CD ROM .........................................................................................................................78
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE –USING THE ONLINE LINK ..................................................................................................................... 80
CONNECTING THE CAMCORDER TO THE COMPUTER ......................................................................................................................... 80
GETTING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO THE COMPUTER ........................................................................................... 81
GETTING STARTED! ..................................................................................................................................................................82

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TRANSFERRING IMAGES MANUALLY FROM THE CAMCORDER TO THE COMPUTER .....................................................................................82
Camcorder Maintenance............................................................................................................ 84
MEMORY CARD MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................84
DEVICE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 85
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 86
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 87
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 87

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar DVR 944HD Full HD Wi-Fi Action Camcorder. Everything
you need to take high definition digital videos and photos is included with your camcorder.
This unique, ultraportable camera design is adapted specifically for this camera and can be used
to capture special moments in many different environments.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
NOTE:
Your digital action camcorder supports a Class 6 or higher Micro SD card with a capacity
expansion up to 32GB.
In order to use your digital action camcorder normally, please insert the Micro SD Memory
card before use. Please format the Micro SD Memory Card before first use.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
This camcorder is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos
without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your computer.
We would however recommend that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience.

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What’s Included
1. Wi-Fi Action Camcorder
6. Remote Control
2. USB Cable
7. Bicycle Mount
3. AC Adapter
8. Helmet Mount & Strap
4. Vivitar Experience Installation CD
9. Lithium Battery
5. Waterproof Casing
10.Camera Shield
NOTE: Micro SD Card not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder
1.
Busy LED Indicator
8.
Battery Cover
2.
Power / Mode Button
9.
Infrared Signal Reception Light
3.
2.0 Inch HD LCD Display
10.
Charging / Busy LED Indicator
4.
Shutter / OK Button
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Speaker
5.
Menu / Display Button
12.
Micro SD Card Slot
6.
Wi-Fi Button / Down Button
13.
Mini HDMI Port
7.
Microphone
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Micro USB Port
15.
Lens

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Video Resolution
1440P@30fps, 1080P@60fps, 1080P@30fps,
720P@120fps, 720P@60fps, 4K@10fps
Photo Resolution
16M (4640x3480), 12M (4000x3000),
8M (3264x2488), 5M (2592x1944)
File Format
H.264 MOV (Video), JPG (Photo)
External Memory
Class 6 Micro SD Memory card or higher, up to 32GB
LCD Display
2.0 Inch HD LCD
Lens
170° Fixed Wide Angle, Fisheye ; f2.8 ; f=2.5mm
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H,
Tungsten (Incandescent)
Frequency (via App)
50Hz, 60Hz
NOTE: Accessible only via the App on your mobile device.
Continuous Shot
Off (single photo), 3, 5, 10 continuous photos
Self-Timer
Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds
Double
Auto Power Off
(Power Save)
Off, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes
Language
English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese,
German, Polish, Greek
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements for
Vivitar Experience
WINDOWS XP (SP3), Vista (SP1), WINDOWS 7 or higher;
MAC OSX v10.5.x or higher
Battery
Removable Lithium-ion battery

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Initial Camcorder Setup
INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
TO INSTALL THE LITHIUM BATTERY:
1. If the camera is inside the waterproof casing, please take it out of the casing.
2. Push and hold the battery cover lever up to the unlock/open position, until it flips open.
3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment as shown. Make sure to place the battery
according to the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment.
4. Close the battery cover.

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TO CHARGE THE LITHIUM BATTERY:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Connect the included USB cable to the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable
to a power source such as the included AC charger or to a computer.
Please refer to the images shown below for reference.
CHARGING USING THE AC CHARGER:
CHARGING USING THE COMPUTER:
3. During the time the camcorder is charging, the LED status indicator light (blue) is on.
When the battery is fully charged the LED status indicator light turns off. The battery
generally fully charges within 2-4 hours.
NOTE:
While the device is charging it cannot be used to capture images.
When the camcorder is on, connecting it to a computer will not charge the device. Make sure
the camcorder is powered off when recharging.

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BATTERY INDICATOR:
Battery Indicator
Description
The battery level is full.
The battery level is half.
The battery level is low, indicating to prepare for
recharging the built-in lithium battery.
Once ‘Low Battery’ appears on the LCD, this indicates
that the battery level is completely exhausted and the
camcorder automatically turns off after a few seconds.
Please fully recharge the battery.
NOTE: When the battery capacity drops to a low level, the battery icon will flash on the display,
indicating that the camcorder requires to be recharged. Please charge the battery. When the
battery icon flickers, the camcorder will shut down automatically.
INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD
Make sure a High Speed Class 6 or higher Micro SD Memory card has been properly inserted
into your camcorder. AMicro SD Card must be inserted before use.
Micro SD Memory card not included.

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INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD:
To properly insert the Micro SD Card, follow the instructions below:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction as shown above.
3. Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the
memory card has been inserted correctly.
4. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out.
IMPORTANT:
Please power the camcorder off before installing or taking out the memory card.
If the card is inserted or removed while the camcorder's power is on, it may damage the card
and/or any recorded data. Always confirm that the power is off before inserting the card into
the camcorder.
Make sure there is room on the Micro SD Memory Card for additional images. If the Micro SD
Memory Card is full, additional images will not be added to the memory card.
POWERING ON –OFF / ENERGY SAVE
TO POWER ON THE CAMCORDER:
1. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds.
2. The LCD displays turns on and a sound can be heard from the camcorder’s speaker.

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TO POWER OFF THE CAMCORDER:
1. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds.
2. The LCD displays “Goodbye” and a sound can be heard from the camcorder’s speaker.
ENERGY SAVE:
Your camcorder also has an auto power off feature that will automatically turn off your camcorder
after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The auto power off settings can be set
from the Power Save settings menu.
USING THE CAMCORDER
Press the MODE button to
select the mode.
Press the Shutter/OK button to capture
your videos and photos.

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Main Camcorder Modes
Short press the Power/Mode button to toggle between the camcorder modes.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
To record a video, please check that the DV is in Video mode. If the video icon is not
displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it
appears. To start recording, press the Shutter/OK button. Press the Shutter/OK button
again to stop recording. The video is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory
card.
Car Carrying Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos in motion with your camcorder.
To take a video, please check that the DV is in Car Carrying mode. If the car carrying
icon is not displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button repeatedly
until it appears. Press the Shutter/OK button to capture your video. The video is
automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder.
To take a photo, please check that the DV is in Photo mode. If the photo icon is not
displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it
appears. Press the Shutter/OK button to capture your photo. The picture is automatically
saved to your camcorder’s memory card.

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Playback Mode (Car, Video, JPG)
Use this mode to view and manage your captured videos and photos via your camcorder.
Please check that the DV is in Playback mode. If the Playback icon is not displayed on
the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears.
NOTE: Your captured images can be also viewed either on the computer, on your
television or your mobile device.
Playback Mode on the Computer:After turning on your camcorder, connect it to your
computer via the supplied USB cable to view the images on your computer.
Playback Mode on the HDTV: After turning on your camcorder and connecting it to an
HDTV via an HDMI cable (purchased separately), it enters Playback Mode.
Mobile Device: After downloading the Vivitar Action Cam app to your mobile device and
connecting it via Wi-Fi to your camera, tap the Playback icon to view your captured images.

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Camcorder Mounts and Accessories
WATERPROOF CASE
1. Shutter Release
2. Clamp (Securing Latch)
3. Power/Mode Button
4. Wi-Fi Button
Your action cam comes with a waterproof casing for underwater action and added durability. To
assemble your camera to the case, follow the instructions below:
1. To open the case: Insert a finger at the half circle of the latch by prying the latch up - away
from the case.
2. Insert the camera lens forward into the case.
3. Before sealing the waterproof case, make sure the camera housing’s rubber seal is clean.
Close the door and secure the latch.
4. While the camcorder is in the waterproof casing, press the POWER/MODE button to select
either Video or Photo Capture Mode. Press the Shutter button for recording your videos
and capturing your photos.
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NOTE:
A single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak. You can test by closing the case without
inserting the camera. Submerse the case completely in water for about a minute. Remove the
case from the water, dry off its exterior with a towel, and then open the case. If the entire
interior is dry, the case is safe for use under water.
Before opening the waterproof casing and putting the device in, carefully check whether the
waterproof ring of the casing is flat and smooth.
After placing the device into the waterproof casing and closing the cover, carefully check
whether the waterproof ring is deformed due to pressure.
After every use in salt water you will need to rinse the outside of the housing with non-salt
water and dry. Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup
in the seal, which can cause failure.
To clean the seal, rinse in fresh water and shake dry (drying with a cloth may cause lint to
compromise the seal). Re-install the seal into the grooves of the housing.
INSTALLING THE BICYCLE MOUNT

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INSTALLING THE HELMET MOUNTING SYSTEM
Using Your Action Camcorder
POWERING ON YOUR CAMCORDER
1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 3 seconds to turn on the camcorder.
The LCD screen briefly displays the ‘Vivitar’ screen and opens to the Video Capture
Mode.
2. Press and hold the POWER button again for about 3 seconds to turn the power off.
The LCD screen briefly displays ‘Goodbye’ and then powers off.
CHANGING CAMCORDER MODE
CAMCORDER MODES
1. Video Capture Mode (standard) - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.
2. Video Capture Mode (Car Carrying) –Use this mode to capture videos in motion with
your camcorder.

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3. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder.
4. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) –Connect to your camcorder to your computer
or television to use this mode to view your captured photos and videos.
SWITCHING MODES
After turning on the camcorder, short press the POWER/MODE button to switch between the
four modes in turn:
When in Video Capture Mode - Standard, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the
LCD display.
When in Video Capture Mode –Car Carrying, this icon will display on the top-left corner
of the LCD display. The display appears upside down.
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD
display.
When in Playback Mode, ‘CAR, VIDEO, JPG’ will display on the LCD display.
Playback Mode
Video Capture Mode - Standard Video Capture Mode –Car Carrying Photo Capture Mode

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In Video Capture Mode, press the SHUTTER button to start recording and press it again to
stop.
In Car Carrying Video Capture Mode, press the SHUTTER button to start recording and press
it again to stop.
In Photo Capture Mode, press the SHUTTER button to take photo.
In Playback Mode, press the SHUTTER button to play back your captured Video.
NAVIGATING THE MENUS
VIDEO CAPTURE, PHOTO CAPTURE AND PLAYBACK MENUS
To access the Main Menu for each Mode:
1. Press the MENU button to open the Main Menus for the current mode.
2. Press the DOWN (WI-FI) button to select a specific menu.
The selected option appears highlighted.
3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options
for the menu you have selected.
4. To select a specific option, press the DOWN (WI-FI) button to select an option and then
the SHUTTER/OK button to save the selected option and return to the menu screen.
NOTE:
To go back from the submenus or exit the Main Menu, press the MENU button.
GENERAL CAMCORDER SETTINGS MENUS
To access the General Camcorder Settings Menu:
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu screen while in any mode.
2. Short press the POWER/MODE button to select the tab with the General Camcorder
Settings icon .
NOTE: If you have already highlighted a menu item and would like to enter the Settings
Menu, press the  DOWN (WI-FI) button until there is no menu item highlighted. This

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indicates that the top, left current tab (Video, Photo, or Playback) is selected. You can now
short press the POWER/MODE button to switch to the Settings tab.
3. Press the DOWN (WI-FI) button to select a specific menu.
The selected option appears highlighted.
4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options
for the menu you have selected.
5. To select a specific option, press the DOWN (WI-FI) button to select an option and then
the SHUTTER/OK button to save the selected option and return to the menu screen.
NOTE:
At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
After selecting your desired setting, some settings appear as an icon on the LCD screen in
Capture Mode –indicating the option selected.