Vivitar DVR 794HD User manual

DVR 794HD
Wi-Fi Action Camcorder
User Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 3
Parts of the Camcorder ................................................................................................................ 4
Initial Camcorder Setup................................................................................................................ 5
Main Camcorder Modes............................................................................................................... 9
Camcorder Technical Specifications........................................................................................... 10
Waterproof Case.........................................................................................................................11
Powering On Your Camcorder.................................................................................................... 12
LCD Display ............................................................................................................................... 13
Changing Camcorder Mode ....................................................................................................... 14
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 16
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 17
Playback Mode........................................................................................................................... 18
Remote Control.......................................................................................................................... 22
Mobile Device Application .......................................................................................................... 23
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 27
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 28
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer.............................................................................. 29
Getting Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ................................................................ 30
Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 31
Transferring Images Manually from the Camcorder to the Computer......................................... 31
Camcorder Maintenance............................................................................................................ 33
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 35
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 36

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar DVR 794HD Full HS Wi-Fi Action Camcorder. Everything
you need to take high definition digital videos and photos is included with your camcorder.
This unique, ultraportable camera design is adapted specifically for this camera and can be used
to capture special moments in many different environments.
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 digital action camcorder supports a Class 4 or higher Micro SD card with a capacity
expansion up to 32GB.
In order to use your digital action camcorder normally, please insert the Micro SD Memory
card before use. Please format the Micro SD Memory Card before first use.
Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
This camcorder is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos
without the software by directly accessing the memory card from your computer. We would
however recommend that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software to
enjoy the full Vivitar experience.

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What’s Included
1. Wi-Fi Action Camcorder
6. Remote Control
2. USB Cable
7. Bicycle Mount
3. AC Adapter
8. Helmet Mount & Strap
4. Vivitar Experience Installation CD
9. Lithium Battery
5. Waterproof Casing
NOTE: Micro SD Card not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder
1.
Shutter Button
8.
Micro USB Port
2.
Microphone
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Mini HDMI Port
3.
LCD Display
10.
Micro SD Card Slot
4.
Lens
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AV Out
5.
Wi-Fi Button and Status Indicator (Red)
12.
Battery Cover Release lever
6.
Power / Mode Button
13.
LED Indicator Light
7.
Infrared Signal Reception Light

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Initial Camcorder Setup
INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
To insert the lithium battery:
1. If the camera is inside the waterproof casing, please take it out of the casing.
2. Push the battery cover lever up, to the unlock/open position, and remove the battery cover.
See Figure 1 and 2.
3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment as shown. Make sure to place the battery
according to the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. See Figure 3.
4. Close the battery cover. See Figure 4.
To charge the 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. During the time the camcorder is charging, the LED status indicator light (blue) is on.
When the battery is fully charged the LED status indicator light turns off.
NOTE:
While the device is charging it cannot be used to capture images.
When the camcorder is on, connecting it to a computer will not charge the device. Make sure
the camcorder is powered off when recharging.
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Battery Indicator:
Battery Indicator
Description
The battery level is full.
The battery level is half.
When this icon flashes, this indicates that the battery level is
low and the camcorder will then automatically turn off. Please
recharge your camcorder.
NOTE: When the battery capacity drops to a low level, the battery icon will flash on the display,
indicating that the camcorder requires to be recharged. Please charge the battery. When the
battery icon flickers, the camcorder will shut down automatically.
INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD
Make sure a High Speed Class 4 or higher Micro SD Memory card has been properly inserted
into your camcorder. A Micro SD Card must be inserted before use.
Micro SD Memory card not included.
Installing the Memory Card:
To properly insert the Micro SD Card, follow the instructions below:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction as shown above.
3. Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the
memory card has been inserted correctly.
4. The display screen will show an SD card icon , indicating that the SD card has been
successfully installed.
5. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out.

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IMPORTANT:
Please power the camcorder off before plugging in or taking out the memory card.
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.
Make sure there is room on the Micro SD Memory Card for additional images. If the Micro
SD Memory Card is full, additional images will not be added to the memory card.
POWERING ON –OFF / ENERGY SAVE
To power on the camcorder:
1. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds.
2. The LCD displays “ON” and a beep can be heard from the camcorder’s buzzer.
To power off the camcorder:
1. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds.
2. The LCD displays “OFF” and a beep can be heard from the camcorder’s buzzer.

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Energy Save:
In order to save the camcorder’s battery power, the camcorder automatically powers off after
sitting idle for 5 minutes.
USING THE CAMCORDER

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Main Camcorder Modes
Press the Power/Mode button to toggle between the Video and Photo Capture Modes.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
To record a video, please check that the DV is in Video mode. If the video icon is not
displayed on the LCD screen, press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears. To
start recording, press the Shutter button. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
The video is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.
To select the video resolution press the Mode button. ‘HI’ indicates FHD 1080p@30fps,
‘LO’ indicates 720P (1280x720,30 fps) and ‘HILO’ indicates 720P (1280x720,60 fps).
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder.
To take a photo, please check that the DV is in Photo mode. If the photo icon is not
displayed on the LCD screen, press the Power/Mode button repeatedly until it appears.
Press the Shutter button to capture your photo. The picture is automatically saved to your
camcorder’s memory card. To select the photo resolution, press the Mode button. ‘LO’
indicates 5M (2592 x 1944) resolution and ‘HI’ indicates 8M (3264 x 2448) resolution.
Playback (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camcorder.
Your captured images can be viewed either on the computer or on your television.
Playback Mode on the Computer: After turning on your camcorder, connect it to your
computer via the supplied USB cable to view the images on your computer.
Playback Mode on the HDTV: After turning on your camcorder and connecting it to an
HDTV via an HDMI cable (purchased separately), it enters Playback Mode.
Mobile Device: After downloading the SYMAGIX app to your mobile device and connecting
it via Wi-Fi to your camera, tap the Playback icon to view your photos.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Video Resolution
HI FHD (1920x1080,30 fps), LO 720P (1280x720,30 fps),
HILO 720P (1280x720,60 fps)
Photo Resolution
HI 8MP (23264x2448 pixels), LO 5MP (2592x1944)
File Format
AVI (Video), JPEG (Photo)
External Memory
Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher, up to 32GB
LCD Display
Monochrome LCD Display
Lens
Fixed Focus F3.1 f=2.9mm
White Balance (via App)
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Florescent, Incandescent (only via
the App on your mobile device)
Frequency (via App)
50Hz, 60Hz
Continuous Shot (via App)
Yes; 3 continuous photos (only via the App on your mobile
device)
Self Timer (via App)
Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds (only via the App on your
mobile device)
Auto Power Off
5 minutes
Language
English
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements for
Vivitar Experience
WINDOWS XP (SP3), Vista (SP1), WINDOWS 7 or higher;
MAC OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
Removable 3.7V rechargeable Li-ion battery

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Waterproof Case
1. Shutter Release
2. Power/Mode Button
3. Wi-Fi Button
4. Clamp (Securing Latch)
5. Tripod socket
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/MODE button to select
either Video or Photo Capture Mode. Press the Shutter button for recording your videos
and capturing your photos.
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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
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.
Powering On Your Camcorder
TURNING POWER ON AND OFF
1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 3 seconds to turn on the camcorder.
The LCD screen briefly displays ‘ON’ and opens the default Video Capture Mode. A beep
can also be heard from the buzzer.
2. Press and hold the POWER button again for about 3 seconds to turn the power off.
The LCD screen briefly displays ‘OFF’ and then powers off. A beep can also be heard
from the buzzer as the camcorder is being powered off.

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LCD Display
After turning on the Wi-FiAction Camcorder, the LCD displays the following status and settings:
No.
ICON
DESCRIPTION
1
CAMERA MODE ICON
Indicates currently in Photo Capture/Camera Mode.
2
VIDEO RECORDING ICON
Indicates currently in Video Capture Mode. (Default Mode)
Flashing icon means the camcorder is recording a video.
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WI-FI ICON
When displayed, this icon indicates that Wi-Fi is enabled.
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MEMORY CARD
When displayed, this icon indicates that a memory card has
been inserted properly and is available.
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RESOLUTION ICON
In Video Capture Mode:
- HI stands for stands for FHD (1920 x 1080, 30fps)
- LO stands for 720P (1280 x 720, 30fps);
- HILO only displays in video recording mode, standing
for 720P (1280 x 720, 60fps)
In Photo Capture Mode (Camera Mode):
- HI stands for 8 Mega Pixels (3264 x 2448)
- LO stands for 5 Mega Pixels (2592 x 1944)
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MUTE MODE ICON
Icon displays when enabled. Disabled by default (no icon).
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COUNTER
Displays amount of photos that can be captured as per the
selected resolution. Displays up to 999.
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RECORDING TIME
Timer –displays Hours: Minutes.
- Indicates the available length of time remaining in the
memory card for video recording at the selected
resolution.
- During Video recording displays recording time.
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BATTERY LEVEL
Indicates the current level of the battery.
NOTE: The above icons may vary according to the status of the camcorder.
Photo Capture Mode Video Capture Mode

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Changing Camcorder Mode
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) –Connect to your camcorder to your computer
or television to use this mode to view your captured photos and videos.
SWITCHING MODES
After turning on the camcorder, you can press the POWER/MODE button to switch between the
following modes in turn:
In Video Capture Mode, press the Shutter button to start recording and press it again to
stop.
In Photo Capture/Camera Mode, press the Shutter button to take photo.
Camera mode (8MP)
Camera mode (5MP)
Video mode (720P ,60fps)
Video mode (720P,30fps)
Video preview mode (1080P default)

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Video Capture Mode
After powering on your camcorder, the camcorder enters the default mode of Video Capture
Mode, recording at a default resolution size of ‘HI’ (FHD 1920x1080,30fps).
Press the MODE button to switch between the Video Capture Mode resolution sizes:
from ‘HI’ (FHD 1920x1080,30fps) to ‘LO’ (720P 1280x720,30fps) to ‘HILO’ (720P
1280x720,60fps).
Photo Capture Mode
After powering on your camcorder, press the MODE button three times to enter Photo Capture
Mode at ‘LO’ resolution size (5 Mega Pixels 2592x1944).
Press the MODE button again to switch the Photo Capture Mode resolution size from ‘LO’ to ‘HI’
(8 Mega Pixels 3264x2448).

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Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, the default mode is Video Capture Mode.
TAKING A VIDEO
1. Power On:
Press and hold the POWER button for about 3 seconds to power on the camcorder.
2. Select Video Resolution:
HI FHD (1920 x 1080, 30fps)
LO 720P (1280 x 720, 30fps)
HILO 720P (1280 x 720, 60fps)
The default mode when the camcorder is powered on is Video Capture Mode –‘HI’
resolution.
To change the video resolution to ‘LO’ or ‘HILO’ press the MODE button until you see
the resolution you would like.
NOTE: The amount of video capture time available as per your memory card size and
selected resolution size appears on the LCD screen.
3. Capture Your Video:
Press the Shutter button to start the video capture.
Press the Shutter button again to stop the video capture.
During the recording of your video the video icon on the LCD display blinks, the LED
light indicator on the front of the camera flashes and the elapsed time appears on the
LCD.
ATTENTION: Due to limited characters displayed on the screen, video recording
time can be displayed in minimum unit minute.
For example: 0:02 indicates 2 minutes. During recording, 0:01 indicates video recorded
for 1 minute.
After recording the video, the amount of available time left to capture additional videos
as per your memory card size and selected resolution size appears on the LCD screen.
4. The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Micro SD Memory card.

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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture photos with your digital camcorder.
When you first power on the camcorder, the Video Capture Mode will be active.
In order to open the Photo Capture Mode, press the MODE button twice.
TAKING A PHOTO
1. Power On:
Press and hold the Power button to power for about 3 seconds on the camcorder.
2. Enter Photo Capture Mode:
Press the MODE button three times to enter Photo Capture Mode, ‘LO’ (low resolution).
3. Select Photo Resolution:
HI 8MP (3264x2448 pixels)
LO 5MP (2592x1944 pixels)
- To change the photo resolution from ‘LO’ to ‘HI’ press the MODE button again.
NOTE: The amount of photos available as per your memory card size and selected
resolution size appear on the LCD screen.
4. Capture Your Photo:
Press the Shutter button to capture your photo.
5. The photo is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Micro SD Memory card.

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Playback Mode
The Playback mode allows you to review and delete photos and videos that you’ve captured with
you camcorder.
PLAYBACK MODE: HDTV
1. Use the HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to your HDTV.
If you need to transfer the image and audio to an HDTV for playback, insert the Com end
of the HDMI cable to the DV, and the other end (output) to the HD input of the HDTV, as
shown in the following figure:
NOTE: Before connecting or removing the HDMI cable, first stop video recording, playback
and disconnect Wi-Fi.
2. Power on your camcorder and the HDTV.
3. When HDTV is connected, the camcorder enters the Playback Mode.

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The LCD displays as below:
No.
ICON
DESCRIPTION
1
PLAYBACK MODE ICON
Indicates currently in Playback Mode.
2
FILE NUMBER
Indicates the number file you are currently viewing / out of
the total number of files.
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VIDEO FILE ICON
Indicates the current file is a video file.
1. View/Select a Video or Photo:
In Playback Mode, press the Power button to switch between photos and videos.
When there are several photos or videos, press the Wi-Fi button to select a specific
photo or video.
PLAY VIDEO: When a video file is selected, press the Shutter button to play it, and
press the Shutter button again to stop playing the video.
2. Delete File / Format Memory Card:
In Playback Mode, press and hold the Shutter button to open the prompt for deleting
the current file or formatting the memory card.
- Press the Wi-Fi button to switch between deleting or formatting.
- Press the Power button to select ‘Yes’or ‘No’.
- Press the Shutter button to confirm and exit.
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