Vivitar DVR 699HD User manual

DVR 699HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camcorder................................................................................................................ 3
Initial Camcorder Setup................................................................................................................ 4
Main Camcorder Modes............................................................................................................... 8
Camcorder Technical Specifications............................................................................................. 9
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 10
Using Your Digital Camcorder .....................................................................................................11
Changing Camcorder Mode ........................................................................................................11
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 12
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 13
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 27
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 32
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 47
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV................................................................................. 53
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 54
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer.............................................................................. 56
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ............................................. 56
Get Started!................................................................................................................................ 57
Transferring Media from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually........................................... 58
Camcorder Maintenance............................................................................................................ 59
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 60
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 61
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 61

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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 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 camcorder supports an SD Memory Card (up to 32GB).
In order to use your camcorder 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.
SDHC Class 4 or above strongly recommended.
What’s Included
1. Digital Camcorder
2. USB Cable
3. AV Cable
4. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD
5. Wrist Strap
6. AC Charger
7. Built-in Lithium Battery (not shown)
NOTE: SD Memory Card not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder
1. LCD Screen
11. Down / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View Button
2. Left / ViviLink Button
12. Microphone
3. Power On-Off Button
13. Reset
4. MODE Button
14. Speaker
5. MENU Button
15. Digital Lens
6. DELETE Button
16. LED Light
7. Charge LED Indicator Light
17. Wrist Strap Connector
8. Up / Zoom In Button
9. Right / LED ON-OFF Button
18. USB / AV Out Port
SD Memory Card Slot
10. Shutter / OK Button
19. Tripod Mount

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Initial Camcorder Setup
Charging the Battery
Installing the Memory Card
To Charge the Battery:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Connect the camcorder with the USB
cable to the AC charger or to the
computer (as shown above).
3. Allow the battery to charge for at least 3
hours before using the first time.
4. The charge light will turn off when the
battery is fully charged.
SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
Turning On the Camcorder
Using the Camcorder

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When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the
initial setup.
Powering the Digital Camcorder ON
1. Built-in Lithium Battery: Charging Your Battery
To charge your battery, first connect the USB Cable to your camcorder.
Then follow one of the steps below:
A) Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and your computer:
- Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camcorder.
- Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
B) Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and the AC Adapter
(included).
- Connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camcorder.
- Connect the other end to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter into a power
socket.
NOTE: While charging the battery, the Charge LED Indicator Light turns red. The battery is
fully charged when the Charge LED Indicator Light turns off.
Battery Power:
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 will
automatically turn off a few seconds later.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
Please charge the battery when the indicator shows the icon . .
NOTE: Press the Reset Hole button when the camcorder does not respond. The camcorder can
be restarted without cutting off the power.

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2. SD Card
Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camcorder. (SD
card not included.)
To properly insert the SD Card:
Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camcorder (see SD icon by the
SD card slot). 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
the SDcard is locked this will prevent the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD
card.
3. Power On
Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

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Setting the Camcorder Language
After powering on your camcorder for the first time, you will be prompted to select a language for
the camcorder. The Language selection menu appears.
1. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons.
2. Press the OK button to confirm the selection.
Setting the Camcorder Date and Time
The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder.
Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to
choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting.
Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the OK button to confirm the selection
and finish the camcorder setup.

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Main Camcorder Modes
Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder 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
recording. A red record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in
progress. To stop the recording, press the Shutter button 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 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 is 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 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 while in the Playback Mode.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(10M) 3648x2736 pixels, (8M) 3264x2448 pixels,
(5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels,
(1M) 1280x1024 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels
Video Resolution
(HD) 1280x720 pixels, (D1) 720x480 pixels,
(VGA) 640X480pixels (30fps), (QVGA) 320x240 pixels
File Format
JPEG (Photo) /AVI (Video)
External Memory
SD MMC SDHC (up to 32G) –SD Card not included
LCD Display
2.0 Inch TFT LCD
Lens
f=4.39mm F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400
Scene
Auto, Scenery, Portrait, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, High
Sensitivity, Sport, Beach, Party
Image Quality
Normal, Fine, Super Fine
Frequency
50 HZ, 60Hz
Auto Power Off
1, 3 or 5 minutes
Metering
Center, Multi, Spot
Language
English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Greek, Portuguese,
Polish, Italian
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
Built-in Lithium Battery
Working Temperature
0~40C

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Computer System Requirements
To be able to download photos and videos to your WINDOWS OS OR MACINTOSH OS
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 Windows 7
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 Mac 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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Using Your Digital Camcorder
Make sure the built-in lithium battery has sufficient battery power.
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.
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 powers off
completely.
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. TheAuto Power Off settings can be set
from the Auto Off settings menu (in either Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode).
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.

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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.
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 buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current
mode.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons 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 appears to the
right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options 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 be in Video Capture Mode.
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. Press the UP/Zoom In and DOWN/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder
display if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom.
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 stop the video recording, press the Shutter button again.
6. The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD Memory card.
LED Flash Light
To add more light in a dark environment, use the camcorder’s 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 that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Quick Function Button
Function
LEFT
ViviLink Selection: Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu.
RIGHT
Turns the LED Light OFF-ON.
UP
Zooms In.
DOWN
Zooms Out.
Other
Shutter/OK
Starts and stops your video capture.
Confirms and saves your selected menu option.
Delete
Deletes the 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
Using the Scene Menu you can choose scene settings that allow 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 button to scroll and select the ‘Scene’menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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 higher resolution 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 button to scroll and select the ‘Resolution’ menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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.

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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 button to scroll and select the ‘Quality’ menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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 corruption 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 button to scroll and select the ‘Anti-Shake’menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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.

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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 the White 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 button to scroll and select the ‘White Balance’
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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.
Color Effect Menu
You can choose to add a color effect to the images 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 button to scroll and select the ‘Color Effect’
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the
setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.

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Image Sharpness Menu
You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The image
sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Image Sharpness’
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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.
Light Exposure Menu
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’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 camcorder.
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 camcorder.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the ‘Light Exposure’ menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button 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.