Vivitar DVR 560 User manual

DVR 560
Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What‟s Included............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 4
Main Camera Modes.................................................................................................................... 7
Camera Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 8
Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS..................................................................... 9
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS ............................................................................... 9
Using Your Digital Camera ......................................................................................................... 10
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 10
Navigating the Menus..................................................................................................................11
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 12
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 21
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 25
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 35
Connecting the Camera to a TV................................................................................................. 39
Connecting the Camera to a Headset........................................................................................ 40
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 41
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 42
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer.............................................. 43
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 44
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)............................ 44
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh).......................... 45
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 45
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 46
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 47

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder. Everything you need to take quality digital
photos and 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 camera.
Note:
Your digital video recorder supports an SD Memory Card (up to 32GB).
In order to use your digital video recorder normally, it is strongly recommended to insert the
SD Memory card before use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
What’s Included
1. Digital Video Recorder
2. USB cable
3. TV Cable
4. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
5. Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card not included

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Parts of the Camera
1.
Power
10.
Down / ViviLink
2.
Photo/Video Shutter
11.
LCD Screen
3.
T / Zoom In
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Lens
4.
W / Zoom Out
13.
Battery Compartment
5.
MODE
14.
SD Memory Card Slot
6.
SET
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USB/AV Slot
7.
Left / Scene
16.
Wrist Strap Connector
8.
Up / Exposure / Slide Show
17.
Microphone /Speaker
9.
Right / Delete

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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 4 x AAA batteries.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Selecting
the modes
Accessing
the menu
Insert SD Memory
card (up to 32GB)
before use.

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When powering the digital video recorder ON for the first time the digital video recorder will take
you through the initial setup.
Powering the Digital video recorder ON
1. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder.
Use 4 xAAA (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 video recorder 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. Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button , located on the inside wall, to
turn on the digital video recorder.
Setting the Language
1. You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection
menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the SET button to confirm
the selection.
2. After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial
camera setup. A message will appear: “Setup Camera?” Select “Yes” to continue or
“Cancel” to exit the setup.
Note: If you select “Cancel” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be
set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually
using the menus in the camera.

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Setting the ViviLink Default Option
Once the Language has been set, you will be asked to “Confirm ViviLink Photo and Video Social
Network site” to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera.
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟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.
2. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the
selection.
3. Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos.
4. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the
selection.
5. After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use.

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Main Camera Modes
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE (M) button on your camera after the camera has
been powered ON.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your camera 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 camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the SET button while in
the Video Capture mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE (M) button once to open the Photo Capture
mode.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the SET button while in
the Photo Capture mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE (M) button twice to open 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 SET
button while in the Playback mode.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels,
(2M) 1600 x 1200 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and
(VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolution
640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
1.8 Inch TFT
Lens
3P
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent
Scene
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High
Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party
Color Effect
Standard, Sepia, Monochrome, Vivid
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Multi Snapshots (Burst)
Yes
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above
Battery
4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
-20~45℃

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Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum
configuration:
Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7
512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space
1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution
16-bit color or higher display adaptor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime 6 or higher
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5 or later
256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime 6 or higher
Internet connection required

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Using Your Digital Camera
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before
the first use.
Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.
Powering the camera ON
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start.
Powering the camera OFF
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your
camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off
completely.
Note: Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off
your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power
Off settings can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu.
Changing Camera Mode
Your camera has three main modes:
1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
2. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.
3. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos
you have already taken with your camera.

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When the camera 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 camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
(M) button.
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 camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for
the current mode.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET button to select and save the highlighted menu option.
5. If the selection can be remembered by the camera, 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 camera and
do not display this icon when selected.
7. At any time you can press the MODE (M) 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 camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode.
Taking a Video
1. While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you
would like to capture.
2. Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display
if desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
3. Press the Shutter button on the right of the directional pad to start the video capture.
4. You will see a red blinking icon at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in
progress.
5. To stop the video record, press the Shutter button again.
6. The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD card.
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Button
Function
Left
Scene Selection: Opens the Scene menu
Up
Light Exposure Selection: Opens the Light Exposure menu
Right
Delete: Opens the „Delete Last Video‟ option and allows you to delete
the last video you capured
Down
ViviLink Selection: Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu

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Hide/Show the LCD Icons
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.
1. Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.
2. Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen
Video Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to
your current environment.
1. Press the SET 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 highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE 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 camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Image Resolution Menu
The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your
camera‟s memory.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image
Resolution menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE 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 camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Image Quality Menu
The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more
memory on your camera.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Quality menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE 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 camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
White Balance Menu
The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images
depending on the type of light source in the current environment.
Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the
camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction controlbuttons to scroll and select the White Balance menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE 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 camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Color Effect Menu
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Image Sharpness Menu
You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level
dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image
Sharpness menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE 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 camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Light Exposure Menu
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens.
This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.
When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the
negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using
the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE 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 camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Language Menu
You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the
Language menu.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.

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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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Audio Menu
The Audio menu allows you to control the camera‟s ability to record audio in the video clips
recorded with your camera in addition to the video record.
Note: The Audio menu may not be available in some versions of this camera.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Audio menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE 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 camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Auto Power Off Menu
You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The
designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off.
When the digital video recorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the digital video
recorder will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before
the next use.
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Auto Power Off
menu.

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3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Frequency Menu
The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in
fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not
match your country‟s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by
your camera.
50Hz –UK, Europe and Australia
60Hz –US, Canada and SouthAmerica
1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Frequency
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the SET 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Format Memory Card Menu
You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your
camera‟s memory card.