Vivitar DVR 788HD User manual

DVR 788HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1
What’s Included ......................................................................................................................... 2
Parts of the Camera................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Setup ................................................................................................................................ 4
Powering the Camera ON....................................................................................................................................5
Main Camcorder Modes ............................................................................................................ 8
Camcorder Technical Specifications ....................................................................................... 9
Minimum System Requirements ............................................................................................ 10
WINDOWS OS ..................................................................................................................................................10
MACINTOSH OS...............................................................................................................................................10
Camcorder Mounts and Accessories ......................................................................................11
RemoteControl....................................................................................................................................................11
WaterproofCase...................................................................................................................................................12
Installing the Bicycle Mount: Handlebar Clamp...................................................................................................13
Installing the Helmet Mounting System...............................................................................................................13
Powering Your Digital Camcorder ON/OFF............................................................................ 14
Turning Power On and Off..................................................................................................................................14
Auto Power OFF –Power Saving.......................................................................................................................14
Changing Camcorder Mode.................................................................................................... 15
Video Capture Mode................................................................................................................ 16
Taking a Video...................................................................................................................................................16
Status Icon Description......................................................................................................................................17
Photo Capture Mode................................................................................................................ 19
Status Icon Description......................................................................................................................................19
Playback Mode......................................................................................................................... 21
Viewing Captured Images..................................................................................................................................21
Deleting Captured Images..................................................................................................................................21
Playing Captured Videos on Your Camcorder.....................................................................................................22
PlayingA Photo Slide show................................................................................................................................23
Status Icon Description......................................................................................................................................23
Menu Options........................................................................................................................... 25
Navigating the Menus........................................................................................................................................25
General Camcorder Settings Menus ..................................................................................................................25
Video Capture Mode Menus...............................................................................................................................26
Photo Capture Mode Menus ..............................................................................................................................28
Playback Mode Menus.......................................................................................................................................31
General Camcorder setting Menus.....................................................................................................................33
Installing the Software............................................................................................................. 37
Installing the Software –Using the CD ROM......................................................................................................37
Installing the Software –Using the Online Link...................................................................................................39
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer ........................................................................ 39
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ..................................... 40

Getting Started!........................................................................................................................ 41
Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually................................. 41
Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS......................................................................................................41
Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH...................................................................................................42
Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad.......................................................................................................42
Camcorder Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 43
Sakar Warranty Card ............................................................................................................... 43
Technical Support.................................................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 44

1
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.
Note:
Your digital camcorder needs a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. SD
Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
IMPORTANT: Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher is required.
This digital camcorder is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos
captured by your digital 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™.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.

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What’s Included
1) Action Camcorder
2) USB Cable
3) AC Adapter
4) Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software Installation CD
5) Waterproof Casing
6) Remote Control
7) Bicycle Mount
8) Helmet Mount and Strap
9) Camera Shield and 360 Rotating Mount
Note: Micro SD Memory card not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1. LCD Screen
2. Microphone
3. Lens
4. Speaker
5. LED Busy Indicator (Red)
6. Power / Menu / Exit Button
7. Mode / OK Button
8. USB Cover
9. Reset Button
10.Micro USB Port
11.Micro SD Memory Card Slot
12.Shutter / Down Button
13.LED Charging Indictor (Blue)

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Initial Setup
Charging the Battery
Installing the Memory Card
To charge the built-in lithium battery:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Connect the included USB cable to the
camcorder and connect the other end
of the cable to a power source such as
a computer or included AC Adapter.
3. The status light (blue) turns off when
battery is fully charged.
NOTE: While the camcorder is recharging
it cannot be used to capture images.
Class 4 or higher Micro SD Memory
Card (up to 32 GB) needed for normal
use. Memory Card not included.
Turning on the Camera
Using the Camera
Long press the Power button to turn on
the camcorder.

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POWERING THE CAMERA ON
CHARGING THE BATTERY
To charge the battery, follow either one of the charging methods below:
CHARGING VIATHE COMPUTER
1. Power off the camera.
2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB
slot on the camcorder. Connect the other end to the USB interface of your computer.
See images below: 1 and 2.
3. The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged.
See image below: 3.

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CHARGING VIATHEAC ADAPTER
1. Power off the camera.
2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB
slot on the camcorder. Connect the other end to the cable to the AC Adapter and then
plug theACAdapter into a power socket. See images below: 1 and 2.
3. The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged.
See image below: 3.
BATTERYINDICATOR
The following icons appear on the camera and indicate the status of the camera’s battery power
level:
Battery Indicator
Description
The battery level is full.
The battery level is half.
The battery level is low, indicating to prepare for recharging the
built-in lithium battery.
If the no battery level icon shows, the battery is almost exhausted
and the camcorder automatically turns off after a moments.
‘Low Battery’flashes once the battery level is completely
exhausted and the camcorder automatically turns off after a few
seconds.

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INSTALLING THE SD MEMORY CARD
Make sure the Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your digital
camcorder. Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher is required. Memory card not included.
To properly insert the Memory card:
1) Power off the camcorder.
2) Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction as shown on the
camcorder (see SD icon on the Micro SD card cover).
3) Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the
memory card has been inserted correctly.
4) If the memory card has successfully been inserted an icon appears on the LCD screen.
5) To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out.
6) If the card is inserted or removed while the camcorder's power is on, it may damage the card
and/or any recorded data. Always confirm that the power is off before inserting the card into
the camcorder.
Note:
After the digital camcorder is powered on, a Memory icon appears on the LCD display.
If you do not see the icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted
properly.
Make sure there is room on the Micro SD Memory Card to capture images. If the
memory card is full, additional images cannot be captured and saved to the card.
POWERING ON THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER
Long pressthe POWER button,located on the side of the camcorder, toturn onthe camcorder.

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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 (M) 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 recording. A red, blinking
record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop
recording, 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, short press the Power
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 (M) 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, short press the Power
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 MODE (M) button twice to open the
Playback mode for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos
that you’ve captured to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback ode for photos and videos, short press
the Power button while in the Playback mode.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Video Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
HD (1280×720)
Photo Resolution
8M (3264x2448)
5M (2592x1944)
3M (2048x1536)
1M (1280x960)
File Format
AVI (Video), JPEG (Photo)
External Memory
Micro SD Memory card, Class 4 or higher, up to 32GB
LCD Display
1.4”TFT
Focus Range
120CM-Infinity
White Balance
Auto, Daily, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Light Exposure
±2, ±1.7, ±1.3, ±1.0, ±0.7, ±0.3, Auto
Metering
Center, Multi, Spot
Auto Power Off
Off, 1 min., 3 min., 5 min.
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
MICROSOFT® Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1) or 7
MACINTOSH OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
Built-in Lithium Battery

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Minimum 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 Pack3,Windows Vista with ServicePack 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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Camcorder Mounts and Accessories
REMOTE CONTROL
1. Power Button
2. Photo Button
3. Video Button
4. Button Indicator (Red)
5. Strap
6. Buckle
The remote control allows you to power off the camcorder and to take photos and videos at 30M
away without operating the camcorder directly. Simply press a button to capture your images.
USING THE ACTION CAMCORDER BY REMOTE CONTROL
1) After turning on the camera, press the Video button. The recording begins automatically.
To stop recording, press the Video button again.
2) To take photos by remote control, press the Photo button.
3) The videos and photos are automatically saved to the memory card.
4) To turn off the camera, press the Power button.
NOTE:
The remote control cannot power on the camera. Please power on the camera manually
before using the remote control.
Press any button and the two indicator lights on both sides will light in red at the same time.

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WATERPROOF CASE
1) Shutter/Down Button
2) Clamp
3) Power/Menu/Exit Button
4) Mode/OK Button
Your action cam comes with a waterproof casing for underwater action and added durability. To
assemble your camera to the case, follow the instructions below:
1) To open the case: Insert a finger at the half circle of the latch by prying the latch up - away
from the case.
2) Insert the camera lens forward into the case.
3) Before sealing the waterproof case, make sure the camera housing’s rubber seal clean.
Close the door and secure the latch.
4) While the camcorder is in the waterproof casing:
Press the Power Button to power on your camcorder.
Press the Mode button to select the capture mode.
Press the Shutter button record your video or take a photo.
NOTE:
A single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak. You can test by closing the case without
inserting the camera. Submerse the case completely in water for about a minute.
Remove the case from the water, dry off its exterior with a towel, and then open the case.
If the entire interior is dry, the case is safe for use under water.
Before opening the waterproof casing and putting the device in, carefully check whether
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the waterproof ring of the casing is flat and smooth.
After placing the device into the waterproof casing and closing the cover, carefully check
whether the waterproof ring is deformed due to pressure.
After every use in salt water you will need to rinse the outside of the housing with non-
salt water and dry. Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt
buildup in the seal, which can cause failure.
To clean the seal, rinse in fresh water and shake dry (drying with a cloth may cause lint
to compromise the seal). Re-install the seal into the grooves of the housing.
INSTALLING THE BICYCLE MOUNT: HANDLEBAR CLAMP
INSTALLING THE HELMET MOUNTING SYSTEM

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Powering Your Digital Camcorder ON/OFF
Make sure the built in Lithium battery has been fully charged.
Make sure a Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher (up to 32GB) has been inserted
into your digital camcorder. Memory Card not included.
Please see Initial Setup for more information.
TURNING POWER ON AND OFF
1) Long press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.
The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start.
2) Long press the POWER button again to turn the power off.
A “Goodbye” splash screen appears and then the camcorder will power off completely.
AUTO POWER OFF –POWER SAVING
Your digital camcorder includes an Auto Power Off power feature that automatically turns off
your camcorder after a specified time that your camcorder is left idle. The specified time can be
set using the ‘Power Save’ camera settings menu option. Once the camcorder is automatically
powered off, you can long press the POWER button to power on the camcorder again.

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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 (M) button to toggle between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode and
Playback Mode.
When in Video Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.
When in Playback Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display.

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Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
To enter Playback Mode, slide the MODE Switch to the middle, to the Video Capture icon.
The Video Capture icon appears on the LCD screen.
TAKING A VIDEO
1) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display:
While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you
would like to capture.
NOTE: The time available for video capture (as per the installed memory card size and
selected resolution) is shown on the top right of the LCD screen.
2) Capturing the Video:
START: Press the SHUTTER button to start the video capture.
The camcorder’s LED busy flashes red. The elapsed time appears on the top right corner of
the LCD screen and a red record flashes indicating the recording is in progress.
STOP: To stop the video recording, press the SHUTTER button again.
3) The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Micro SD card.

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STATUS ICON DESCRIPTION
Item
Function
Icon / Description
1
Mode Selection
Video Capture Mode
2
White Balance
Shows selected White Balance mode.
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent, Tungsten
3
Resolution
Shows selected resolution.
FHD = 1920 x 1080
HD = 1280 x 720
4
Video Counter
Shows the amount of available time for
capturing videos.
5
Micro SD Memory Card
Indication
The Micro SD Memory card is inserted
and will be used as storage for PHOTO
and VIDEO.
6
Battery Indicator
Shows the battery status:
The battery is full.
The battery is empty. Please
recharge the camera.
Standby Mode Record Mode