Vivitar dvr 882hd User manual

DVR 882HD Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
What‟s Included ....................................................................................................................................2
Camera Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................3
Computer System Requirements –Windows........................................................................................4
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh......................................................................................4
Parts of the Camera..............................................................................................................................5
Initial Camera Setup .............................................................................................................................6
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera......................................................................................8
Changing DVR Mode............................................................................................................................9
Navigating the Menus ...........................................................................................................................9
Video Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................10
Video Playback Mode .........................................................................................................................13
Photo Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................18
Photo Playback Mode.........................................................................................................................22
General Camera Settings....................................................................................................................25
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV and HDTV...................................................................30
Installing the Software.........................................................................................................................32
Connecting the Camera to the Computer............................................................................................34
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer.......................................................35
Getting Started!...................................................................................................................................36
Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually.......................................................36
Camera Maintenance..........................................................................................................................38
Sakar Warranty Card ..........................................................................................................................39
Technical Support ...............................................................................................................................39
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................40

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos
and videos 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 16GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
SD/SDHC Class 2 and 4 memory cards are compatible. Using a different class of card may
result in video distortion and skipping.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video camera.
What‟s Included
1) Digital Camcorder with Built-In
USB Connector
2) Rechargeable Lithium Battery
3) USB cable
4) AV Cable
5) Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD
6) AC Adapter
7) Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory card not included.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Photo Resolution
1280X1024 (1.3MP) , 2048x1536 (3MP), 2592X1944
(5.0MP)
Video Resolution
1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480
Focus Range
120cm~infinite
File Format
JPEG (Photo) / AVI (Video)
External Memory
SD/MMC 128MB-16GB (Class 4 or higher)
LCD Display
2.0 Inch TFT
Lens
f=3.1mm, F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
Auto
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO
Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Scene
Auto
Language
English, French, German, Spanish
Flash
2 LED Flash lamps
Frequency
60Hz
Auto Power Off
3 Minutes
Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 ;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Battery
3.7V / 600mAh Lithium Battery (Rechargeable)
Working Temperature
0~40C

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Computer 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 orWindows 7
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
512 MB 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
Computer System Requirements –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
256 MB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required

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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
12. SD Memory Card Slot
2. Shutter Button
13. USB Lever
3. MODE Button
14. USB Connector
4. MENU / Back Button
15. Microphone
5. Up / Zoom In Button
16. Speaker
6. Down / Zoom Out Button
17. Wrist Strap Connector
7. Right Button
18. Battery Compartment
8. Left / LED Light On-Off
19. AV Out Port
9. LED Indicator light
20. HDMI Port
10.LCD Screen
11.Lens
21. Tripod Mount
22. LED Light

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Initial Camera Setup
1) Installing the Battery
Press / slide down the battery cover and insert the included lithium battery. Align with correct
polarity (+,-) of battery terminals. Close the battery cover.
Make sure the battery has been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the
polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Note:
Remove the battery from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Some camera features (Flash) will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will automatically
turn 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
Charging the Battery
To Charge the Battery:
1. Power off the camcorder.
2. Connect the camcorder using the USB built-in connector/USB cable to the computer‟s USB
port or to the AC Adapter (which is then connected to a standard wall socket).
3. Allow the battery to charge for at least 3 hours before using the first time.
4. The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: While the device is recharging it cannot be used to capture images.

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2) Installing the SD Memory Card
IMPORTANT: It is recommended to use a Class 2, Class 4 SD card or higher SD card.
Make sure a Class 2 or Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 16GB) has been properly inserted into
your camera.
SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
- Press the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera.
- Press the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates that 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 islocked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SDcard.
3) Powering ON the camera
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

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4) Using the Camera
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera
Make sure the battery has been inserted and charged properly.
Make sure an SD card (Class 2 or Class 4) has been inserted into your camera.
(SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included)
Powering the DVR ON
Press and hold the Power button to turn your camera ON.
The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start.
Powering the DVR OFF
While the camcorder is on, you can press and hold the Power button again at any point to turn
your camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camcorder will power off
completely.
Note:
Your digital video camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off
your camera after 1 minute that your camera is left idle.
When the battery level is low, the camera will turn off automatically. This indicates that you must
recharge the battery.

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Changing DVR Mode
Your digital video camera has three main modes to capture and view your images:
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 camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active.
To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON and press the
MODE button.
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
1) From the Video or Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU button to open the camcorder setting
menus.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to scroll and highlight the desired menu.
3) Press the Shutter/OK or RIGHT button to view the selected submenu options.
4) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight a specific submenu option, then (if
applicable) press the RIGHT or LEFT direction control button to toggle and select the submenu
setting.
5) Press the Shutter/OK button to confirm and save your selected setting.
6) Press the MENU button at any time to exit the menu and submenu settings.
7) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera.
When 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) Push the UP/Zoom In or DOWN/Zoom Out button to better set the camera display if desired.
3) Press the Shutter button to START the video capture.
4) The elapsed time will display on the top right corner of the LCD screen.
A red Recording indicator will also appear on the LCD screen indicating that the record is in
progress.
5) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.
6) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD memory card.
Note: The amount of recording time available for the resolution selected appears on the top of LCD
screen. The lower the resolution setting the more recording time is available. However, videos
recorded at lower resolution are of less quality than videos recorded at the higher resolution.
Remember, the amount of time that you can capture videos also depends on the size of the SD
memory card inserted as well as the video resolution selected.

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick
Function buttons.
Button
Function
LEFT
LED Flash –On/Off
+ UP
Zooms in
RIGHT
Video Resolution –Changes between 720P and 640 Video Resolution
-DOWN
Zooms out
Other
Shutter/OK
Starts and stops your video capture.
Confirms and saves your menu selection.
MENU
Opens and exits the Video Capture and Camera Settings Menu options.
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the Left, Up, Right, and Down
directions control buttons.
MODE
Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and
Playback Mode.
LED Flash Option
To increase the lighting in dark situations, press the LEFT button to activate the 2 LED Flash Lights
on the front of the camera. A flash icon appears on the LCD indicating the LED Flash is on.
Press the LEFT button again to turn the LED Lights off.
Video Capture Mode Menus
Movie Size Menu
The Movie Size menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera.
Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera‟s memory.
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options and select
Movie Size.

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3) Press the Shutter/OK button or the RIGHT button to open the submenu options.
The Movie Size options include:
720P (HD) 1280 x 720
VGA 640 x 480
4) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
5) Press the Shutter button to select and save the highlighted menu option.
6) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to the Video Capture mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
NOTE: This setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
White Balance Menu
The White Balance feature allows your camera 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 camera
to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options and select
White Balance.
3) Press the Shutter/OK button or the RIGHT button to open the submenu options.
The White Balance options include:
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
4) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
5) Press the Shutter button to select and save the highlighted menu option.
6) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to the Video Capture mode.
NOTE: This setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Video Playback Mode
The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with your digital
video recorder.
When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default.
Press the MODE button once to open the Playback Mode.
The Playback screen appears with the Playback icon appearing on the top left corner of the
screen.
Videos appear with a video icon on the bottom left of the LCD screen.
Photos do not appear with an icon.
Playing Videos on Your Digital Video Recorder
1) Select your Video:
Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the
images on your digital video recorder‟s memory card until you find the video you would like to
view.
Each captured image (video/photo) is displayed on the LCD screen.
2) Playing your Selected Video:
Press the Shutter/OK button to START playing the video.
The video playing time is shown on the top right.
Press the Shutter/OK button again to PAUSE/START again the video playback.
Press the DOWN button to STOP the video playback.
Press the RIGHT button to FAST FORWARD the playing video.
Press the LEFT button to REWIND the video.
Press the UP button to return back to normal speed.

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Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick
Function buttons.
Button
Function
LEFT
- Displays the PREVIOUS image
- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images
- Rewinds during video playback
+ UP
- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images
- Returns video playback to normal speed playing (while rewinding or fast
forwarding the video)
RIGHT
- Displays the NEXT image
- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images
- Fast forwards during video playback
-DOWN
- Opens the Thumbnail display
- Stops the video playback
Other
Shutter/OK
- Starts and pauses the video playback
- Confirms and saves your menu selection
- Opens selected image from the Thumbnail display
MENU
Opens and exits the Video Playback and Camera Settings Menu options.
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the Left, Up, Right, and Down
directions control buttons.
MODE
Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and
Playback Mode.
Thumbnail View
Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View.
The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction
buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
1) While in Playback Mode, press the DOWN button for the images to appear in Thumbnail View.

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2) Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons to navigate the thumbnails and select
the image you wish to view.
Videos appear with a video icon.
3) Press the Shutter/OK button for the selected image to appear in full screen.
Note: You can identify from the thumbnail the image type:
AVI files display a video icon on the thumbnail image
JPEG files do not have any icons on the thumbnail image
Video Playback Mode Menus
Protect Menu
Pictures and videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or
alteration being made to the files.
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options and select
Protect.
3) Press the Shutter/OK button or the RIGHT button to open the submenu options.
The Protect options include: Single, Protect All, Unprotect All
Single: Protects a Single Image (Video or Photo):
Select „Single‟ and press the Shutter/OK button.
Press „Yes‟ to lock the image.
You can easily protect other images by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select another
image and then select „Yes‟ to protect the image you have selected.
„Unprotect this file?‟ will appear on the protected image. To unlock the protected image, select „Yes‟.
Protect All: Locks All Images (Videos and Photos)
Select „Yes‟ to protect all files.
Press the Shutter/OK button to confirm and lock all images.
Unprotect All: Unlocks All Images (Videos and Photos)
Select „Yes‟ to protect all files.
Press the Shutter/OK button to confirm and unlock all of your images.

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4) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to the previous mode.
NOTE:
Protected images appear with a lock icon on the image.
The image will remain locked until you manually change the setting.
Remember that you cannot delete videos or photos while they are protected.
Delete Menu
While in the Playback Mode, you can delete videos and photos from your camera through the Delete
menu.
1) Select the image you would like to delete.
2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options and select
Delete.
4) Press the Shutter/OK button or the RIGHT button to open the submenu options.
The Delete options include: Single, All
Single: Deletes a Single Image:
Select „Single‟ and press the Shutter/OK button.
A confirmation window appears „Delete this file?‟
- To delete the selected file, highlight „Yes‟ and then press the Shutter/OK button. The image will
automatically be deleted.
- To exit without deleting the file, highlight „No‟ and then press the Shutter/OK button
All: Deletes All Images (Videos and Photos):
Select „All‟ and press the Shutter/OK button.
A confirmation window appears „Delete all files?‟
- To delete all video and photos files saved to your SD memory Card, highlight „Yes‟ and then press
the Shutter/OK button. The images will automatically be deleted.
- To exit without deleting all of your files, highlight „No‟ and then press the Shutter/OK button.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to the previous mode.

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NOTE: Images that are protected cannot be deleted. First unprotect the image(s), and then select
Delete in order to continue with deleting the file(s).
Caution: Please use this Delete feature with care. Once images are deleted they are permanently
removed from your SD memory card. Please make sure that you only use this feature once you have
downloaded and saved all the images you wish to your computer.
Volume Menu
While in the Playback mode, you can control the volume heard during video playback.
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options and select
Volume.
3) Press the Shutter/OK button or the RIGHT button to open the submenu options.
The Volume options include:
(lowest volume) 1 - 8 (highest volume)
4) Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired menu option.
5) Press the Shutter button to select and save the highlighted menu option.
6) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to the Video Capture mode.
NOTE: This setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or
restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video recorder.
When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default.
Press the MODE button twice to enter the Photo Capture mode.
Taking a Picture
1) While in Photo Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like
to capture.
2) The camera icon will appear on the top left corner of the LCD.
3) Push the UP/Zoom In or DOWN /Zoom Out button to better set the camera display if desired.
4) Press the Shutter button to capture your photo.
5) The photo will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD memory card.

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Photo Capture Quick Function Buttons
Button
Function
LEFT
LED Flash –On/Off
+ UP
Zooms in
RIGHT
Photo Resolution –Changes between 5M, 3M and 1.3M Photo Resolution
-DOWN
Zooms out
Other
Shutter/OK
Captures your photo.
Confirms and saves your menu selection.
MENU
Opens and exits the Photo Capture and Camera Settings Menu options.
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the Left, Up, Right, and Down
directions control buttons.
MODE
Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and
Playback Mode.
LED Flash Option
To increase the lighting in dark situations, press the LEFT button to activate the 2 LED Flash Lights
on the front of the camera. A flash icon appears on the LCD indicating the LED Flash is on.
Press the LEFT button again to turn the LED Lights off.
Photo Capture Mode Menus
Resolution Menu
The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. Keep
in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camera‟s memory.
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options and select
Resolution.
3) Press the Shutter/OK button or the RIGHT button to open the submenu options.