Vivitar DIGITAL HELMET DVR 480 User manual

DVR 480
Digital Helmet Camcorder
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 4
Camcorder Mounts and Accessories............................................................................................ 7
Main Camera Mode.................................................................................................................... 10
Using your Helmet Camcorder....................................................................................................11
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 13
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 14
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 15
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer.............................................................................. 16
Getting Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer............................................................ 17
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 18
Transferring Videos from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually.......................................... 18
Camcorder Maintenance............................................................................................................ 19
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 20
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 21

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Helmet Camcorder. Everything you need to take quality
digital videos is included with your camera.
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 helmet camcorder supports an SD or MMC Memory Card (up to 16GB).
In order to use your digital helmet camcorder normally, please insert the SD Memory card
before use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
What’s Included
1. Digital Helmet Camcorder
2. USB Cable
3. Installation CD
4. Strap
5. Slide Adhesive Mount
6. Top Adhesive Mount
7. Bike Mount
8. Water Resistant Silicon
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1.
POWER Button
2.
LCD Screen
3.
MODE Button
4.
Power Indicator Light/Busy LED
5.
RECORD Button
6.
Battery Cover/Memory Card Slot
7.
USB Jack
8.
Lens
9.
Microphone
10.
Camera Mount

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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 2 AAA (1.5V) batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended (not
included).
SD Memory card (up to 16GB)
needed for normal use.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Selecting Resolution Modes

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Powering the Digital Camcorder ON
1. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder.
Use 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Rechargeable batteries are not recommended for use.
2. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your digital video recorder (inserted
until a click sound is heard).
Note: After the digital 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.
3. Press the POWER button, located above the LCD Screen, to turn on the digital video
recorder.
Installing the Batteries
1. Pull down the Battery cover/Memory card slot to open it.
2. Open the battery door as indicated by the arrow.
3. Insert 2 xAAA batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions
indicated on the battery cover.
4. Close the battery door.
Battery Indicator
Battery
indicator
Description
The battery level is full.
The battery level is half.
The battery level is low,
indicating to prepare for
replacing batteries.
If no battery level icon shows,
the battery is exhausted and
the camcorder will
automatically turn off in a few
seconds.

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Be sure to turn off the camcorder power before inserting or removing batteries.
Use only Alkaline battery to power this camcorder. Use of any other type battery is not
recommended.
Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.
Remove batteries after extended use.
The camcorder body may be warm after extended use. This is normal.
Installing the Memory Card
In order to use your camcorder, please insert an SD Card or MMC
Card into the camcorder.
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Pull down the Battery cover/Memory card slot to open it.
3. Slide battery cover and insert the SD card with the front piece of the card against the LCD
screen. If the memory card has successfully been inserted, you will hear a click and an icon
will appear on the LCD screen.
4. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out and
close the battery cover.
5. Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.
6. 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.

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Camcorder Mounts and Accessories
Installing the Helmet Camcorder Mounts
The digital camcorder comes with three different kinds of mounts. Insert the cylinder screw of the
chosen mount into the tripod hole at the bottom of the camera, making sure that the nearby black
knob is aligned with the parallel hole. Turn the screw's disc clock-wise to tighten the screw to the
camera.

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Water Resistant Silicon Case
Attach the water resistant silicon case during inclement weather, as well as during any other time
there is a chance of your camera coming in contact with moisture.
Attaching the Camcorder to the Bike
1 2 3 4
Choose the appropriate bike mount (3), insert the rubber pad (1) into the mount and attach it to
the bike's handlebars by tightening the accompanying screw (2).
Attaching the Camcorder to your Helmet
Attach the helmet mount to the camera.
Insert the strap into the two ends of the mount, adjusting length according to the helmet's size.
Thread the strap through the holes of the helmet and secure.

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Using the Sticker Fix with your Helmet
a)
b)
a) Attach the camera mount to the helmet.
b) Stick double ended sticky pad to the mount and then to the helmet.
See above for the 2 ways to mount your camcorder with the sticker fix.