Vivitar DVR 830XHD User manual

DVR 830XHD
Digital Video Camcorder
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 2
Key Features .......................................................................................................................3
What your Digital Video Camcorder includes .......................................................................4
Maintenance and Precautions.............................................................................................. 5
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP ............................................................... 6
Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista.............................................................. 6
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ...................................................................7
A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camcorder..................................................................... 8
Preparing Your Camera for Use........................................................................................... 9
Inserting and formatting SD Memory Card ......................................................................... 14
Powering on and Menu Function Control ........................................................................... 17
MODE selection................................................................................................................. 18
Taking Still Photos............................................................................................................. 20
Camera Mode Functions.................................................................................................... 24
Capturing Videos ............................................................................................................... 36
Video Mode Functions ....................................................................................................... 38
Audio Mode........................................................................................................................ 43
Playback Mode.................................................................................................................. 44
Playback Mode Functions.................................................................................................. 48
Setup Mode ....................................................................................................................... 57
Connecting the Camcorder to a TV or HDTV ..................................................................... 67

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Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software...................................................... 69
Connect your camera to the computer ............................................................................... 73
Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer ............................................... 73
Get started!........................................................................................................................ 75
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)..................... 76
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh)................... 76
Using your device as a PC Camera (on Windows only)...................................................... 78
Sakar Warranty Card ......................................................................................................... 79
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................... 80
Trouble Shooting................................................................................................................ 82
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the DVR 830XHD Digital Video Camcorder. With your
camera you can shoot video clips, take individual photos and record audio files. In
addition, a SD compatible memory card of up to 8GB should be inserted in order to
expand the memory of your DVR camera. Your camera can also be used for Web
conferencing in PC Camera mode.

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Connect your camcorder to an HDTV via the provided HDMI cable, and easily view
photos and playback recorded high-definition videos directly on the wide screen
HDTV.
Key Features
4 dial modes - Camera, Playback, Video and Audio.
Digital Video resolutions –1280x720 Pixels (HD), 720x480 (SD).
5 digital camera resolutions- 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M and 0.3 M
2.7" TFT LCD
3 X Optical Zoom
Limited Internal Flash memory
Supports external SD memory card up to 8GB
Built-in Microphone and Speaker
Takes digital photos, videos and records audio files
Delete, protect, rotate and view slideshows directly on your camera

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Vivitar Experience Image Manager software for uploading and managing photos
and videos to or from the most popular photo sharing and social network
websites.
Use as a PC Camera for Web conferencing and instant messaging
What your Digital Video Camcorder includes
Digital Video Camcorder
USB cable
AV cable
HDMI Cable
Power Adapter
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
Built-in wrist strap