Vivitar DVR 748HD User manual

DVR 748HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
What’s Included ....................................................................................................................................2
Main Camcorder Modes........................................................................................................................3
Camcorder Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................4
Minimum System Requirements ...........................................................................................................5
Parts of the Digital Camcorder..............................................................................................................6
Initial Setup...........................................................................................................................................7
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder.........................................................................................10
Changing Camcorder Mode................................................................................................................11
Navigating the Menus .........................................................................................................................12
Video Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................13
Video Playback Mode .........................................................................................................................26
Photo Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................29
Photo Playback Mode.........................................................................................................................43
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV..........................................................................................48
Installing the Software.........................................................................................................................49
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer.......................................................................................50
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camcorder to Your Computer..................................................51
Getting Started!...................................................................................................................................52
Transferring Images from Your Camcorder to Your Computer Manually.............................................52
Camcorder Maintenance.....................................................................................................................53
Sakar Warranty Card ..........................................................................................................................54
Technical Support ...............................................................................................................................54
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................55

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and
photos is included with your digital camcorder.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Note: Your digital camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Important: It is recommended to use a Class 4 SD card or higher SD card.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camcorder
2) AV Cable
3) USB Cable
4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD
5) Built-in Hand Strap (not shown)
Note: SD Memory card and batteries not included.

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Main Camcorder Modes
Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital 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 the record. A blinking red record
indicator appears on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press
the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the Menu/Home button
while in the Video Capture mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital 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 camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the Menu/Home button
while in the Photo Capture mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your digital camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the Playback button 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/Home button while in the Playback mode.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
4000x3000 (12.1MP), 3648x2736(10.1M),
3264x2488(8.1MP), 2592x1944(5.1M), 2048x1536(3.1M)
Video Resolution
1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT , Flip LCD –270 degrees
Lens
f=5.7mm, F3.0
Zoom
8X 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
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian,
Russian, Greek, Polish
Flash
2 LED lamps
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Multi Snapshots (Burst)
Yes
Auto Power Off
Yes - 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, Disable
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 /
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries –Alkaline batteries recommended
Working Temperature
0~40C

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Minimum 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)
1 GB 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
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
1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required

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Parts of the Digital Camcorder
1. Playback Button
15. Zoom In/Out Button
2. Menu/Home Button
16. Video Busy LED Indicator Light
3. Resolution
17. Photo Busy LED Indicator Light
4. LCD Screen
18. Power Button
5. USB Port
19. Up/LED On-Off Button
6. Shutter Button
20. Power LED Indicator Light
7. AV Out Port
21. SET/OK Button
8. Hand Strap Connector
22. Right/Delete Button
9. Battery Compartment Cover
23. Down/ViviLink Button
10. Lens
24. Left/Scene Button
11. Self-Timer LED Indicator Light
25. Tripod Mount
12. LED Light
26. Display Button
13. Microphone
27. SD Memory Card Slot
14. Speaker
28. Mode Button

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Initial Setup
Flip open the LCD screen. When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you
through the initial camera setup.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Insert the batteries properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown inside
the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment cover securely.
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 appears empty and ‘Battery Low’appears on
the LCD screen. 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 Medium battery power Low battery power

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2) Installing the SD Memory Card
Make sure the SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your digital
camcorder. SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
- Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the digital camcorder.
- Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly.
Note:
After the digital camcorder is powered on, an SD icon appears 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 card islockedthis willprevent the digitalcamcorder fromsavingcaptured photos to the SD
card.

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3) Powering ON the Digital Camcorder
Press the POWER button to turn on the digital camcorder.
Setting the Digital Camcorder Language
You will first be prompted to select a language for the digital camcorder.
The Language selection menu appears.
Select the language of your choice and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection.
Setting the Date and Time
The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time.
Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection and move to
the next part of the camcorder 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 digital camcorder.

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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 Videos. Highlight the
desired default social network and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Highlight the
desired default social network and press the SET/OK button to confirm the selection.
Congratulations - your digital camcorder is now ready to use!
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.
Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your digital camcorder.
(SD card up to 32GB - SD Card not included)
Powering the Digital Camcorder ON
Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.
The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start.
Powering the camera 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 will power off
completely.
Note: Your digital camcorder also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your
camera after a specific period of time that your camcorder is left idle. The Auto Power Off can be set
from the Auto Power Off settings menu.

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Changing Camcorder 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.
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 camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
button to toggle between the Video and Photo Capture modes. Press the Playback button to enter
Playback mode.
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
Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select 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 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 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) Use 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 to START the video capture.
4) You will see a blinking red light at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress.
The elapsed record time is also seen on the LCD screen.
5) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.
6) The video is automatically saved to the camera’s SD Memory card.

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camcorder has a four-directional control button that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Quick Function Button
Function
Left
Scene Selection - Opens the Scene menu
Up
Light Exposure –Opens the Light Exposure menu
Right
Delete - Opens the ‘Delete This File option and allows you to
view and delete the last video taken as well as previously
captured videos
Down
ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu
Other
Shutter
STARTS/STOPS the video capture
MENU/HOME
Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode
SET/OK
Saves your selected menu option
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.
MODE
Toggles between the Video Capture and Photo Capture Modes
Exits the menu screen
Playback
Opens the Playback Mode
Resolution
Toggles between the Video Resolution (Image Size) options
Display
Hides the display of the icons on the screen
T
Zooms In
W
Zooms Out

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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
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your
current environment.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Scene menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting
or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
Image Resolution Menu
The Image 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Resolution menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting
or restore the camcorder’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
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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Quality menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the White Balance menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 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 camera. The sharpness level dictates
if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
1) Press the MENU/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 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/HOME button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting
or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.