Vivitar DVR 1440HD User manual

DVR 1440HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camcorder ................................................................................................................ 3
Initial Camcorder Setup................................................................................................................ 4
Main Camcorder Modes............................................................................................................... 9
Camcorder Technical Specifications........................................................................................... 10
Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................11
Powering the Camcorder On/Off................................................................................................ 12
Changing Camcorder Mode ....................................................................................................... 13
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 14
Camcorder Options: ViviLink, LED Flash................................................................................... 17
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 19
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 27
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 32
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 43
Camcorder Setup....................................................................................................................... 50
Slide Show................................................................................................................................. 54
Power Off ................................................................................................................................... 54
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 55
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV.............................................................................. 57
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer.............................................................................. 58
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ............................................. 58
Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 59
Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually......................................... 60
Camcorder Maintenance............................................................................................................ 61
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 62
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 62
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 63

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital
photos and videos is included with your digital camcorder.
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 camcorder requires a Micro Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. Micro SD
Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Important: You must use only a Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher.
This camcorder is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos
captured by your camcorder without the software by directly accessing the camcorder’s
memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar
Experience™ Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camcorder
5) AC Charger
2) USB Cable
6) Wrist Strap
3) AV Cable
7) Built-In Lithium Battery (not shown)
4) Installation CD
Note: SD Memory Card not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder
1) T/Zoom In Button
9) AV Out Port
2) W/Zoom Out Button
10) Micro SD Memory Card Slot
3) Lens
11) RESET
4) LED Flash
12) USB Interface
5) Microphone
13) Power On/Off Button
6) Speaker
14) HOME Button
7) Shutter Video/Photo Button
15) MENU Button
8) LCD Touch Screen
16) Wrist Strap Connector

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Initial Camcorder Setup
Charging the Battery
Installing the Memory Card
This is a Built-In Lithium Battery Device.
To Charge the Battery:
Power off the camcorder.
Connect the camcorder using the
supplied USB cable to the computer’s
USB port or to the AC Charger (which
is then inserted into a standard wall
socket).
Allow the battery to charge for at least
3 hours before using the first time.
The charge light will turn off when the
battery is fully charged (as shown
above).
SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
It is recommended to use a Class 4
SD card or higher SD card.
Please turn off the camcorder before
inserting the SD Memory Card.
Turning On and Using the Camcorder

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POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Make sure the battery it is fully charged before the first use.
To charge your battery, follow one of the steps below:
CHARGING THE BATTERY USING YOUR COMPUTER:
1) Charge the battery using the supplied USB cable and your computer.
2) Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on your camcorder.
3) Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
4) The LED charge light is ON while the battery is recharging.
5) The LED charge light turns OFF when the battery is fully charged.
CHARGING THE BATTERY USING THE AC ADAPTER:
1) Charge the battery using the supplied USB cable and the suppliedAC Adapter.
2) Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on your camcorder.
3) Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC Adapter.
4) Plug the AC Adapter into a power socket.
5) The LED charge light is ON while the battery is recharging.
6) The LED charge light turns OFF when the battery is fully charged.

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Note:
Some features, will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder automatically
turns off a few seconds later.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power (white battery icon)
Medium battery power (yellow battery icon)
Low battery power (red battery icon)
INSTALLING THE SD CARD
IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Micro Memory card or higher.
Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) Micro SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your
camcorder. Micro SD card not included.
To properly insert the Micro SD Card:
Push the Micro SD card into the slot in the direction as shown on the SD card icon on the
camcorder.
Push the Micro SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the Micro SD
card has been inserted correctly.

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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.
POWERING ON THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER
Flip open the LCD display panel and press the POWER button to turn on the digital
camcorder.
CAMCORDER INITIAL SETUP
Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button to power. When powering the
camcorder on for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup.
SETTING THE CAMCORDER LANGUAGE
After powering on your camcorder for the first time, you will be prompted to select a language for
the camcorder.
To select a language:
1) Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the language
options.
2) Select and highlight the language of your choice.
3) Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the selection.
4) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial
camcorder setup. The following message appears: “Continue Camera Setup?”
Tap “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your
selection.
NOTE: If you select “No” and decide to leave the setup, the camcorder will be set to its
default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of
the camcorder.

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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder.
To set the Date and Time:
1) Tap the up or down arrows to scroll and set the Date and Time options.
2) Once you have set the Date and Time, tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the settings and move
to the next part of the setup.
SETTING THE VIVILINK DEFAULT OPTION
Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination
for photos and videos taken with your camcorder.
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and
videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying software application.
1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos.
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the ViviLink for
Photos options.
Select a ViviLink for Photos and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos.
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the ViviLink for
Videos options.
Select a ViviLink for Videos and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your selection.
Congratulations! Your camcorder is now ready to use.

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Main Camcorder Modes
Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the HOME button. The HOME menu is shown on the LCD.
Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camcorder mode.
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 or tap the
center of the LCD screen to start recording. A red, blinking record indicator appears on the
LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop the recording, press the Shutter
button or tap the center of the LCD screen again. The video is automatically saved to your
camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture Mode, press the MENU button or tap
MENU on the LCD screen 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 HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode
options. Tap Camera to enter Photo Capture Mode.
To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button or tap the
center of the LCD screen.
The picture is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU button or tap
MENU on the LCD screen while in the Photo Capture Mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos seen on your camcorder - saved
to your SD memory card. After turning on your camcorder, press the HOME button to open
the Camcorder Mode options. Tap Playback to enter the Playback Mode for photos and
videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously taken to view,
edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback Mode for photos and videos, press the
MENU button or tap MENU on the LCD screen while in the Playback Mode.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Photo Resolution
14MP (4416x3312); 12MP (4000x3000); 10MP (3648x2736);
8MP (3264x2448); 5MP (2582x1944); 3MP (2048x1536);
1.3MP (1280x960)
Video Resolution
HD1080P (1920X1080) @15fps; HD720P (1280X720) @30fps;
VGA (640X480)
File Format
JPEG (Photo) ; AVI (Video)
External Memory
Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Micro Memory card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.7 Inch Resistive Touch Panel ; Flip LCD –270 degrees
Lens
f=5.8mm; F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Incandescent
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene
Auto, Scenery, Night Scenery, Portrait, Night Portrait, Beach,
High Sensitivity
Image Quality
Normal, Fine, Super Fine
Frequency
50 HZ, 60Hz
Auto Power Off
1, 3 or 5 minutes
Metering
Center, Multi, Spot
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Face Detect
Yes
Anti Shake
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Greek,
German, Italian, Polish
Flash
2 LED Lamps
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 (HS)
System Requirements
WINDOWS XP (SP 3), WINDOWS Vista (SP1) andWINDOWS 7 ;
MAC OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
Built-in 500mAH Lithium Battery
Working Temperature
-20~60C

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Computer System Requirements
To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
WINDOWS OS
MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3,Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or
MICROSOFT® Windows 7 or above
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
1 GB RAM, 250 MB available 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
MACINTOSH OS
Intel Processor running MACINTOSH OS X v10.5.x or later
1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
CD-ROM Drive
Internet connection required
Note: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.

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Powering the Camcorder On/Off
Make sure the built-in lithium battery has been fully charged before the first use.
Make sure a Micro SD card has been installed properly into your camcorder.
Micro SDHC Class 4 card up to 32GB - SD Card not included.
Please see ‘Initial Camcorder Setup’for more information.
POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON
1) Flip open the LCD display panel.
2) Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.
After powering on, the camcorder emits a sound.
The LCD screen turns on with your camcorder in Video Capture mode to start.
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 camera will power off
completely.
Alternatively, you can press the HOME button then tap the Power Off icon.
To power off - Tap ‘Off’ then tap SAVE & EXIT.
To exit the menu and continue using the camcorder - Tap ‘On’ then tap SAVE & EXIT.
AUTO POWER 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 your camcorder is left idle. The Auto Power Off time
can be set from HOME > Setup >Auto Off menu settings.

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Changing 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 photos.
To change the active digital camcorder mode:
Make sure the digital camcorder is powered ON.
Press the HOME button.
Tap one of the following icons to select the active camcorder mode:
Camera
Video
Playback
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

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Navigating the Menus
You camcorder includes the following menus:
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You can access and change camcorder settings by the following methods:
1) Icons on the LCD Touch Screen:
While in the Photo, Video, Playback Modes in Preview/Standby, you can toggle between
options each time you tap the bottom icons that appear on the LCD screen until you see the
desired setting option.
NOTE: The Scene and ViviLink icons open their respective menu options.
2) Menu Screen:
Enter the menu screen and select the desired option.
Please see information below for more details regarding this method.
HOME MENUS
The Home menus allow you quick access to the camcorder modes, camcorder setup settings as
well as to the features of photo Slide Show and Power Off. To access the Home Menus:
1) Press the HOME button.
2) The following menu options appear on the Home Menu screen:
Camera:
Tap to enter Photo Capture Mode
Setup:
Tap to enter General Settings
Video:
Tap to enter Video Capture Mode
Slide Show:
Tap for Photo Slide Show
Playback:
Tap to enter Playback Mode
Power Off:
Tap to Power off your camcorder

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CAMCORDER MODE MENUS
Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
To access the Main Menu Screen for the current mode:
1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode by one
of the methods listed below:
Tap MENU as seen on the bottom left of the LCD touch screen to open the menus
for the current mode.
Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Select a Main Menu Option:
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the main
menus.
To select a menu, tap the desired menu icon to open the various options for that menu.
NOTE: Tap Return to exit themenu screen withoutselecting a menu and return to the current
mode.
3) Select a Sub-Menu Option:
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and highlight the desired
menu option.
Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
4) Return to the Main Menu Screen:
Once you have confirmed your selection, the Main Menu appears.
Tap another menu icon to select and open the menu item or tap Return to exit and
return to the current mode.
5) Return to the Current Mode:
Once you have tapped Return and have exited the Camcorder Mode Menu screen, the
current mode appears on the LCD with the selected option icon appearing on the touch LCD
screen.
NOTE:
Changes made to these options remain until you decide to change them at a later time or
restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder and

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do not display an icon on the LCD screen.
Some menu options are QUICK FUNCTION: Simply tap an icon on the left side of the LCD
screen. This quickly opens the selected icon menu options.
For more details regarding specific menus, please refer to the menu information listed for each
mode.
CAMCORDER SETUP MENUS
The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time.
To access the Camcorder Setup Menus:
1) Press the HOME to open the Home Menu options.
2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camcorder general settings.
3) Select a Setup Option:
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and view the main Setup
menus.
To select a Setup menu, tap the desired menu icon to open the various options for that
menu.
NOTE: To exit the Setup screen without selecting a menu, tap Return to return to the
Home Menu screen.
4) Select a Setup Sub-Menu Option:
Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and highlight the desired
menu option.
Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
5) Return to the Setup Main Menu Screen:
Once you have confirmed your selection, the Setup Main Menu appears.
Tap another menu icon to select and open the menu item or tap Return to return to
the current mode.
NOTE: Changes made to these options will remain until you decide to change them at a later time
or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
For more details regarding specific Setup menus, please refer to the ‘CamcorderSetup’ section of this
manual.

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Camcorder Options: ViviLink, LED Flash
VIVILINK OPTION
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and
videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager application. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode
prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.
VIVILINK: VIDEO CAPTURE MODE OR PHOTO CAPTURE MODE
To set the ViviLink destination while in Video Capture Mode or Photo Capture Mode:
1) Touch the ViviLink Quick Function icon on the LCD screen to open the ViviLink menu
options. Alternatively, press the MENU button or tap the MENU icon on the LCD screen
and select the ViviLink menu to open the ViviLink options.
2) Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and highlight a ViviLink
option and press SAVE & EXIT to save your selection and return to Video/Photo Capture
Mode.
3) Your selected ViviLink destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen and your
camcorder is now ready to capture your photo or video with the selected ViviLink
destination.
Important: The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default and needs to be activated prior to
capturing each photo or video.
VIVILINK: PLAYBACK MODE
A ViviLink destination can be added to a captured image or changed by accessing the ViviLink
menu in Playback Mode. To access the ViviLink options:
1) Select your image.
2) Touch the ViviLink Quick Function icon on the LCD screen to open the ViviLink options.
Alternatively, press the MENU button or tap the MENU icon on the LCD screen and
select the ViviLink menu to open the ViviLink options.
3) Touch the LCD screen and drag your finger up or down to scroll and highlight a ViviLink

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option and press SAVE & EXIT to save your selection and return to Video/Photo Capture
Mode.
4) Your selected ViviLink destination appears as an icon on the LCD screen.
LED FLASH LIGHT OPTION
To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the 2 LED Lights,
located on the front of the camcorder below the lens.
LED ON:
Tap the LED icon, located on the bottom left section of the LCD touch screen (above the
MENU).
This changes the icon and activates the LED Lights.
When the LED lights are on, the following icon appears on the LCD screen:
LED OFF:
Tap the LED icon on the LCD screen.
When the LED lights are off, the following icon appears on the LCD 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 be in Video Capture Mode.
TAKING A VIDEO
1) Selecting the Scene Using the LCD Display:
While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you
would like to capture.
2) Zoom Options:
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your
photos and recording your videos. The Zoom buttons are located on the top of the
camcorder.
Press the T/Zoom In button to zoom in to the object.
Press the W/Zoom Out button down, to zoom back out.
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen:
The zoom indicating bar moves up when you Zoom In (T) and moves down when you Zoom
Out (W).
Alternatively, you can touch and hold the Ticon on the LCD screen (above the Digital Zoom
Indicator) to Zoom in. You can touch and hold the Wicon on the LCD screen (below the
Digital Zoom Indicator) to Zoom out.
3) Capturing the Video:
Press the /Shutter button or tap the center of the LCD screen to START the
video capture.
A red, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the recording is
in progress.