Vivitar DVR 850HDv2 User manual

DVR 850HDv2
Underwater Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
What’s Included ....................................................................................................................................2
Parts of the Camcorder.........................................................................................................................3
Preparing Your Camcorder....................................................................................................................4
Maintenance and Care..........................................................................................................................9
Initial Camcorder Setup ......................................................................................................................10
Main Camcorder Modes......................................................................................................................12
Camcorder Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................13
Computer System Requirements........................................................................................................14
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder.........................................................................................15
Changing Camcorder Mode................................................................................................................15
Navigating the Menus .........................................................................................................................16
Video Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................17
Video Playback Mode .........................................................................................................................29
Photo Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................32
Photo Playback Mode.........................................................................................................................48
Connecting the Camcorder to a TV.....................................................................................................52
Installing the Software.........................................................................................................................53
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer.......................................................................................54
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer......................................................55
Getting Started!...................................................................................................................................56
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually ......................................................56
Camcorder Maintenance.....................................................................................................................57
Sakar Warranty Card ..........................................................................................................................58
Technical Support ...............................................................................................................................59
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................59

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital videos
and photos 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.
It is recommended to use an SDHC Class 4 SD card or higher.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video camera.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camcorder
2) USB / AV Cable
3) “Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager”
Software Installation CD
4) Wrist Strap
5) Rechargeable Lithium Battery
6) AC Charger
NOTE: SDHC Class 4 (or higher) Memory card not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder
1. Speaker
11.OK / Menu Button
2. Lens
12.Down / Zoom Out Button
3. Microphone
13.Battery / SD Card Compartment / USB Slot
4. LED Flash Light
14.Power Button
5. DV / DC Mode LED
15.Playback Button
6. Lithium-ion Battery Charging LED Indicator
16.Left / ViviLink Button
7. DC (Photo) Mode Button/Shutter
17.LCD Color Display Panel
8. DV (Video) Mode Button/Shutter
18.Wrist Strap Connector
9. Up / Zoom In Button
19.Tripod Mount
10.Right / LED Flash On-Off Button

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Preparing Your Camcorder
Charging the Battery
Installing the Memory Card
To Charge the Battery:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Make sure the battery is inserted
correctly.
3. Connect the camcorder with the USB
cable to the AC Adapter (and then to an
electric socket) or to the computer.
4. Allow the battery to charge for at least 3
hours before using the first time.
5. The charge light will turn off when the
battery is fully charged.
Turning On the Camcorder
Using the Camcorder
SD Memory card
(up to 32GB) needed for normal use.
SDHC Class 4 (or higher)
recommended.

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Opening the Battery Compartment Door
Important: Before installing the batteries make sure you are not near water and that your hands
are dry.
Turn and hold the camcorder with the bottom facing up and the battery door facing you as shown in the
diagrams below. Hold the main body of the camcorder with one hand and use your other hand to pull
the small battery cover lever down to the end (A). You may need to exert a little force before you hear
a “click” for the battery door to release (B). Gently pull the battery door outwards, and open it slowly
with your finger (C).
(A) (B) (C)
NOTE:
1) When opening the battery door, do not hold the LCD screen side, as excessive force may destroy
the screen joint.
2) In order to assure water resistance, do not attempt to remove or rip off the Rubber Seal on the
inside of battery door.
3) This is a water resistance camcorder. You may feel the battery door is very tight and difficult to
open. This is normal. Just follow the above instructions, and make sure to pull the battery cover
lever down to the end of the slot.

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Installing the Lithium Battery
Your digital camcorder needs a lithium battery in order to operate. The battery is found separately in
the packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below:
1) Insert the battery in the battery compartment with the correct polarity facing up.
2) Use the battery clip found in the battery compartment to make sure that the battery is sitting firmly
and secure.
3) Before closing the battery door, be sure that the rubber seal on the battery door is clean and
smooth.
4) Once powering on your camcorder the battery icon will appear on the top left of the LCD screen.
Charging the Lithium Battery
In order to charge your lithium battery:
1) Make sure the battery is inserted correctly.
2) Power off the camcorder.
3) Connect your camcorder to a running PC with the USB cable provided, or use the AC charger
provided in the package.
4) The red LED will light up indicating that your camcorder is in charging mode. The LED will switch
off when your camcorder is fully charged after approximately 4 hours. The camcorder should not be
on while charging.

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NOTE:
A red battery icon will flash on the LCD when the battery power is insufficient. Shortly thereafter
your camcorder will power off.
Please remove your battery when you don’t intend to use your camcorder for a long time.
Limited internal memory is provided in order to take photos and videos.
Use a SD Memory card to expand the memory in order to capture and record many more images.
All the images in the built-in memory will not be lost if no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the
DVR when battery power is low or when you change your battery.
Do not open the battery door to take out the battery or SD card while photos and videos are being
saved to the camcorder. Doing so may cause the photo and video to be lost or damaged.
We strongly recommend downloading your photos and videos regularly to your computer.
Important: It is important that the battery cover be sealed properly before using the camcorder
underwater.
Inserting an SD Memory Card
Important: Before installing the SD Memory card, make sure you are not near water and that
your hands are dry.
To expand the amount of memory, a SD compatible memory card of up to 32GB (not included) should
be inserted into your DV camcorder. SD Memory cards increase the number of videos and photos that
can be captured with the camcorder before transferring them to a computer.
Images sitting on the memory card are not lost when your camcorder’s power runs low or on replacing
the battery.

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1) Locate the SD card slot to the left of the battery compartment.
2) Insert the SD memory card correctly in the direction shown.
3) Press the memory card until you hear a “Click”sound.
NOTE: After you insert an SD memory card, the SD card icon will appear on the top right of the LCD,
indicating that your SD memory card has been installed successfully. The media you capture will now
be stored on the card and not in the internal memory.
This product supports SD cards of up to 16GB.
Make sure that the card is not locked. Locked cards do not allow images to transfer to the card.
Formatting will delete all data on the SD Memory Card.
Download all the media to your computer before you format the card.
Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it
unusable.
Before using the camcorder, be sure to format the card with the camcorder (see the Format section
further on in the manual for instruction on how to format the card).
Closing the Battery Compartment Door
After correctly inserting the battery and SD card, clean and make sure no dirt is sticking on the Rubber
Seal before you close the battery door.
Press down on the four lines that appear next to the battery cover lever as shown in the diagram
below.
When you hear a “click” the battery door is now closed properly.
(A) (B)

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NOTE:
Check that the small battery cover lever clicks back into place and is in line with the mark line
appearing on the side of the lever as shown in (B).
Make sure the water resistant battery door is closed properly before using the camcorder
underwater. If a gap appears, reopen and close the battery cover door as explained above.
Maintenance and Care
Before using the video camcorder, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions
described below:
This camcorder can be used underwater to 10 feet. You may notice that water enters the body of
the camcorder. This is normal and the camcorder will continue to work properly.
If water enters the battery compartment then this will ruin the camcorder. The battery compartment
has a water resistant cover that when closed tightly will not allow water to enter. Please ensure that
the battery door is closed properly before going in the water.
After using the camcorder in sea (salt) water, first rinse the camcorder with clean water as soon as
you can, and put in a dry place, so that the water inside the camcorder will dry out.
On Lifting and opening the LCD screen, be careful not to over rotate the screen.
Direct sunlight might cause damage to the camcorder.
Only clean the lens and LCD with a soft cloth.
Do not store the camcorder in temperatures above 40.
Condensation may appear with sudden changes in temperature. Take care to not leave the
camcorder in extreme temperatures.
Do not try to open the case of the video camcorder or attempt to modify this video camcorder in any
way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.
Opening the cover of the Camcorder may cause electrical shock and will void your warranty.
Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended
for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or
other hazards.

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Initial Camcorder Setup
When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial
setup.
Powering the Camcorder ON
1) Charging the Battery
Make sure the battery has been fully charged.
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
Press the lever to open the SD/USB and AV Cable cover.
Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Memory Card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into
your camcorder. SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
- Press the SD card into the slot.
- Press the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates 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 card is locked this will prevent the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card.
3) Powering ON the camcorder
Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

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Setting the Camera Language
1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will
appear. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN direction control
buttons. Then press the OK button to confirm the selection.
2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera
setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?”
Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup.
NOTE: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera willbe set to its default
settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera.
Setting the Date and Time
The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to
choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting.
Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the OK button to confirm the selection and
move to the next part of the camera 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 camera.
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera’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 Photos. Highlight the
desired default social network and press the OK button to confirm the selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Highlight the
desired default social network and press the OK button to confirm the selection.
Congratulations! Your camcorder is now ready to use.

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Main Camcorder Modes
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the mode buttons on your camcorder after the camcorder has been
powered ON.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the DV Mode/Shutter button to
start the record. A red recording indicator will appear on the LCD screen while the recording
is in progress. To stop the recording, press the DV Mode/Shutter button again. The video
will be automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the OK/MENU button
while in the Video Capture mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the DC Mode/Shutter button to open the Photo
Capture mode.
To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the DC Mode/Shutter button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camera’s SD memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the OK/MENU button
while in the Photo Capture mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera.
After turning on your camera, 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
OK/MENU button while in the Playback mode.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(12M) 4000x3000 pixels, (8M) 3264x2448 pixels,
(5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels,
(VGA) 640x480 pixels
Video Resolution
(FHD) 1920x1080, (HD) 1280x720, (D1) 848x480,
(VGA) ,640X480, (QVGA) 320X240
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SDHC Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT
Lens
f=7.0 mm, F3.0
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent
Scene
Auto, Scenery, Portrait, Night Scenery, Night Portrait,
Sport, Beach, Party
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch,
Italian, Russian, Turkish, Swedish, Greek
Anti-Shake
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Smile Capture
Yes
Multi Snapshots
Yes
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
TV Out
NTSC/PAL
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 /
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
Lithium (3.7V, BL-5B)
Working Temperature
0~40C

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Computer System Requirements
To be able to download photos and videos to your WINDOWS OS OR MACINTOSH OS computer
using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum
configuration:
WINDOWS OS
Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3,Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
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 Mac 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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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.
If your camcorder uses a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure the battery is fully charged.
Make sure an SDHC card has been inserted into your camcorder.
(SDHC card up to 32GB - SD Card not included).
It is recommended to use an SDHC Class 4 SD card or higher.
Powering the camcorder ON
Flip open the LCD Panel on the side of the camcorder.
The Camcorder will automatically power on.
Alternatively, press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.
The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start.
Powering the camcorder OFF
To camcorder will automatically power off when the LCD Panel is returned to the side of the
camcorder.
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.
Power Saving –Auto Off
Your digital video camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your
camcorder after a specific period of time that your camcorder is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings
can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu.
Changing Camcorder Mode
Your camcorder has three main modes:
1) DV (Digital Video) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.
2) DC (Digital Camera) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your
camcorder.
3) Playback Mode - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your
camcorder.

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When the camcorder is first powered ON, the DV (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 camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON.
Press the DC Mode button to select the DC (Photo) mode.
Press the Playback Button on the inside wall of the DVR to open the 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
Navigating the Menus
Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Press the OK (MENU/SET) button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll between the various menus for the
current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the OK (MENU/SET) button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
5) If the selection can be remembered by the camcorder, 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 camcorder and do
not display this icon when selected.
7) At any time you can press the OK (MENU/SET) 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 camcorder is first powered ON, it will be in Video Capture Mode.
Taking a Video
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct your digital video recorder at the scene
you would like to capture.
2) Press the UP/Zoom In and DOWN/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if
desired.
3) Press the DV/Shutter button to start the video capture.
4) The elapsed time appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the video recording is in
progress.
5) To stop the video recording, press the DV/Shutter button again.
6) The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD card memory card.
Taking a Video with the Flip Screen
You can also capture your videos using the Flip Screen to quickly and easily include yourself in the
video.
1) Simply flip and twist the LCD display and hold the camera facing towards you.
2) Make sure you can see yourself within the scene on the LCD screen.
3) Look at the lens, then click the DV/Shutter button to begin recording.
It’s as easy as twist and shoot!

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Quick Function Button
Function
Left
ViviLink - Opens the ViviLink for Videos menu
Up
Zooms In
Right
LED Light On-Off
Down
Zooms Out
Other
DV/Shutter
STARTS/STOPS the video capture
OK (Menu/Set)
Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode
Saves your selected menu option
NOTE: To navigate through the Menus, use the
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.

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Video Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode: