Vivitar 38056 User manual

38056
Digital Camcorder
with Camera
User Manual
© 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................3
What‟s Included .........................................................................................................................................................3
Parts of the Camcorder..............................................................................................................................................4
Initial Camcorder Setup .............................................................................................................................................6
Main Camcorder Modes.............................................................................................................................................9
Camcorder Technical Specifications...........................................................................................................................10
Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS....................................................................................................11
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS .............................................................................................................12
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder................................................................................................................12
Changing the Camcorder Mode.................................................................................................................................13
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................................................14
Video Capture Mode..................................................................................................................................................15
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................................................29
Photo Capture Mode..................................................................................................................................................34
Photo Playback Mode................................................................................................................................................49
Connecting the Camcorder to a TV............................................................................................................................56
Installing the Software................................................................................................................................................57
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer..............................................................................................................59
Getting Videos and Photos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer..........................................................................59
Get started!................................................................................................................................................................60
Transferring Images from the Camcorder to Your Computer Manually .......................................................................61
Camcorder Maintenance............................................................................................................................................62
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................................................63
Technical Support......................................................................................................................................................64
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................64

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with
your camera.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
Note: Your digital camcorder requires an SD Memory card for normal use (SDHC memory card up to 32GB).
SD memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camcorder
(with built-in USB Connector)
2) AV Cable
3) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installation CD
4) Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder

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1. UP/Zoom In
9. Right/LED Light
17. Battery Compartment
2. MODE Button
10.Down / Zoom Out / Thumbnail View
18. SD Memory Card Slot
3. Power Button
11.LED Light
19. Wrist Strap Connector
4. Left/ViviLink
12.Microphone
20. AV Out Port
5. LCD Screen
13.Self-Timer LED
6. Shutter/OK Button
14.Digital Lens
7. MENU Button
15.Speaker
8. Delete Button
16.USB Lever

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Initial Camcorder Setup
Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card
Insert 3 x AAA batteries.
Alkaline batteries
recommended (not included).
Install SDHC Memory card
(up to 32GB) before use
(not included).

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Turning On the Camcorder Using the Camcorder
When powering the camcorder ON for the first time, the camcorder will take you through the initial setup.
Powering the Camcorder ON
1) Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camcorder when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
2) SD Memory Card
Make sure an SDHC memory card has been properly inserted into your camcorder. SDHC card not included.
Selecting
the modes
Accessing
the menu

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To properly insert the SDHC Card:
a) Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camcorder (see SD icon by the SD card slot).
b) Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly.
Note:
After the camcorder is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on
the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.
Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If theSDcardislockedthis will
preventthecamcorderfromsavingcapturedphotos totheSDcard.
3) Power On
Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.
Setting the Camcorder Language
You will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the
language of your choice and press the OK button to confirm the selection.
Setting the Date and Time
The next step in the initial setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder.
1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll to the month/day/year and time.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to change each setting as desired.
3) When you have finished setting the date and time, press the OK button to confirm the
selection and complete the camcorder initial setup.

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Main Camcorder Modes
Your camcorder has different modes for the various functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A red record indicator will
appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The video will be
automatically saved to your camcorder‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button while in the Video Capture mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture mode.
To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camcorder‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button while in the Photo Capture mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for photos and videos. You can
scroll through the videos and photos that you‟ve previously taken to view and delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for videos and photos, press the MENU button while in the Playback
mode.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(VGA) 640x480 pixels, (QVGA) 320x240 pixels
Video Resolution
(VGA) 640X480pixels (30fps), (QVGA) 320x240 pixels
File Format
JPEG (photos) / AVI (videos)
External Memory
SD MMC SDHC (up to 32G)–SD Card not included
LCD Display
1.8 Inch TFT LCD
Lens
f=3.6mm F2.6
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Scene
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scene / Night Portrait /
Sensitive / Sport / Beach / Party
Image Quality
Normal, Fine, Super Fine
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
Anti-Shake
Yes
ISO
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Frequency
50 Hz, 60 Hz
Auto Power Off
1, 3 or 5 minutes

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Metering
Center, Multi, Spot
Language
English
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 (HS)
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
3 x AAA Alkaline batteries
Working Temperature
0~40 C
Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:
Microsoft®Windows XP withService Pack 3, Windows Vista with ServicePack 1 orWindows 7
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
512 MB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space
16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
DirectX 9 or higher
Internet connection required

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Computer System Requirements –MAC OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following minimum configuration:
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
256 MB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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 properly into your camcorder.
(SDHC card up to32 - SD Card not included)
Powering the camcorder ON
Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.
The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start.

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Powering the camcorder OFF
While the camcorder is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camcorder OFF. You will see a
“Goodbye” splash screen and then the camcorder will power off completely.
Note: When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery”message will appear on the LCD screen. The camcorder will
automatically power off a few moments later.
Auto OFF –Power Saving
Your digital camcorder also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your camcorder after a specific period of
time that it is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings can be set from the Auto Off settings menu (in either Photo Capture Mode or
Video Capture Mode).
Changing the Camcorder Mode
Your camcorder has three main modes:
1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.
2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder.
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with
your camcorder.
When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are
the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos.
To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON and press the MODE button.

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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 Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
Navigating the Menus
Each camcorder 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 button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the OK button to confirm and save the highlighted menu option.
5) If the selection can be remembered by the camcorder, a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu
option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a later time.
6) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder and do not display this icon
when selected.
7) At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous screen.

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Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will display Video Capture Mode by default.
Taking a Video
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
2) Click the UP - Zoom In and Down - Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired.
3) Press the Shutter button to START the video capture.
4) The elapsed time appears on the top right corner of the LCD screen and a red icon blinks on the screen –indicating that
the video capture is in progress.
5) To PAUSE and then BEGIN recording again, press the LEFT direction control button.
6) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.
7) The video will automatically be saved to the camcorder‟s memory card.
LED Flash Light
To add more light in a dark situation the camera has an LED flash light.
1) Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button once to turn the LED On.
2) Press the RIGHT / LED ON-OFF button again to turn the LED Off.

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Quick Function Button
Function
LEFT
Opens the ViviLink for Videos Menu
During Video Capture: Pauses and continues your video capture
UP
Zooms In
RIGHT
Turns LED Light Off/On
DOWN
Zooms Out
Other
Shutter/OK
Starts and stops your video capture
Confirms and saves your selected menu option
Delete
Deletes last video taken
MENU
Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode
Exits the menu screen
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.
MODE
Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and
Playback Mode

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

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Scene Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment.
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 Scene menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the 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 MENU 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder‟s default factory settings.
Resolution Menu
The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images
with a larger size will also take up more of your camcorder‟s memory.
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 Resolution menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the 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 MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.

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9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder‟s default factory settings.
Quality Menu
The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that
images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder.
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 Quality menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the 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 MENU 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder‟s default factory settings.
Anti-Shake Menu
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camcorder while capturing the image.
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 Anti-Shake menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.

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6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MENU 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder‟s default factory settings.
White Balance Menu
The White Balance feature allows your camcorder to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light
source in the current environment.
Properly adjusting theWhite Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camcorder to properly balance the
colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
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 White Balance menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the 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 MENU 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the
camcorder‟s default factory settings.