Vivitar DVR 740HD User manual

DVR 740HD Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
What‟s Included ....................................................................................................................................2
Camera Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................3
Computer System Requirements –Windows........................................................................................4
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh......................................................................................4
Parts of the Camera..............................................................................................................................5
Initial Camera Setup .............................................................................................................................6
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera......................................................................................8
Changing DVR Mode............................................................................................................................8
Video Capture Mode.............................................................................................................................9
Photo Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................12
Playback Mode ...................................................................................................................................15
Setup Mode.........................................................................................................................................18
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV and HDTV...................................................................21
Installing the Software.........................................................................................................................23
Connecting the Camera to the Computer............................................................................................24
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer.......................................................25
Get started!.........................................................................................................................................26
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually ................................................................26
Camera Maintenance..........................................................................................................................28
Sakar Warranty Card ..........................................................................................................................28
Technical Support ...............................................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................29

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos
and videos is included with your digital video camera.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Note: Your digital video camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Important: You must use a Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video camera.
What‟s Included
1) Digital Video Camera
2) USB cable
3) TV Cable
4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software
Installation CD
Note: Class 4 (or higher) SD Memory card not included.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
1280X1024 (1.3MP) , 640 X 480 (VGA)
Video Resolution
1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB);
Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only
LCD Display
2.0 Inch TFT; 90 degrees
Lens
f=6.1mm, F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto
ISO
Auto
Scene
Auto
Language
English / French / Spanish / Portuguese / German /
Dutch / Italian / Russian / Turkish
Flash
2 LED Flash lamps
Face Detect
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 /
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Battery
4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
0~40C

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Computer System Requirements –Windows
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum
configuration:
Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3,Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 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
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh
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

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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
12. Hand Strap
2. MODE Button
13. LCD Screen
3. Delete / LED 0n-Off Button
14. Digital Lens
4. ViviLink Button
15. Battery Compartment
5. Resolution Button
16. SD Memory Card Slot
6. USB Port
17. Tripod Mount
7. HDMI Port
18. Microphone
8. AV Port
19. Hand Strap Connector
9. Record / Shutter / OK Button
20. LED Light
10.LED Indicator Light
11.Zoom In - Up / Zoom Out - Down
21. Speaker

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Initial Camera Setup
Powering the Camera ON
1) Installing the Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera,
according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 4 x AAA (1.5v) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some camera features (Flash) will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera 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
2) Installing the SD Memory Card
IMPORTANT: You must use a Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only.

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Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera.
SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
- Press the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera.
- Press the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates that the SD card has been
inserted correctly.
Note:
After the camera 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 SD cardislocked this will prevent the camera fromsaving capturedphotos to the SDcard.
3) Powering ON the camera
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Make sure an SD card (Class 4 or above) has been inserted into your camera.
(SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included)
Powering the DVR ON
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start.
Powering the DVR OFF
While the camcorder 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 camcorder will power off
completely.
Note: Your digital video camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your
camera after 3 minutes that your camera is left idle.
Changing DVR Mode
Your digital video camera has three main modes to capture and view your images:
1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
2) Photo Capture Mode (DSC) - 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.
In addition, the mode list includes the Setup Mode, which allows you to customize your camcorder
settings.
When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active.

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To change the active camcorder mode:
1) Make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button to open the Mode List.
2) Push the UP-T/Zoom In or the DOWN-W/Zoom Out button down to highlight the desired mode
selection.
3) Press the Shutter button to confirm and select the highlighted option.
4) A selected option icon appears on the item as you exit the Mode List and the selected mode
option opens.
5) NOTE: Alternatively, if you would like to exit without changing the mode, press the MODE button to
return.
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
Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera.
When the camera 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 camera at the scene you would like
to capture.
2) Push the UP-T/Zoom In or DOWN- W/Zoom Out button to better set the camera display if
desired.
3) Press the Shutter button to START the video capture.
4) You will see a blinking red light at the top of the LCD screen 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 memory card.