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
11.
Speaker
5.
Menu / Display Button
12.
Micro SD Card Slot
6.
Wi-Fi Button / Down Button
13.
Mini HDMI Port
7.
Microphone
14.
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.