Vivitar DVR 925HD User manual

DVR 925HD Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What Your Camera Includes......................................................................................................... 2
Parts of the Camera..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 4
Main Camera Modes.................................................................................................................... 6
Camera Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 7
Computer System Requirements –Windows............................................................................... 8
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh............................................................................. 8
Charging the Lithium Battery........................................................................................................ 9
Using Your Digital Camera........................................................................................................... 9
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 10
Navigating the Menus..................................................................................................................11
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 12
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 26
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 32
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 44
Connecting the Camera to the TV and HDTV ............................................................................ 46
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 48
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 49
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer.............................................. 50
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 51
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)............................ 51
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh).......................... 52
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 52
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 53
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 54
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 54

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and
videos is included with your camera.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
What Your Camera Includes
1. Digital Camera
2. Lithium-ion Battery
3. USB cable
4. TV Cable
5. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
6. HDMI Cable
7. AC Charger
8. Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card not included

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Parts of the Camera
1. Power button
2. Zoom Out/ Zoom In /OK/MENU Button
3. Photo Shutter Button
4. Video Shutter Button
5. Right /ViviLink Button
6. Left/LED Light Button
7. MODE button
8. USB Slot
9. TV-Out Slot
10.HDMI Slot
11.Wrist Strap Connector
12.Digital Lens
13.LCD Screen
14.LED Light
15.Memory Card Slot
16.Battery Compartment
17.Microphone
18.Speaker
19.Tripod Socket

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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Battery
Installing the Memory Card
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
SD Memory card
(up to 32GB)
needed for normal use
Selecting
the modes
Accessing
the menu

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When powering the camera ON for the first time you may manually go through and setup some of
the features of your camera.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Make sure the battery has been inserted properly into your digital camera.
First, open the battery compartment on the side of the camera.
Insert the battery in accordance with the polarity indicated.
Then return and close the battery cover.
2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.
First, locate the SD card slot on the bottom of the camera.
Insert a compatible SD memory card correctly in the direction shown.
Then press the memory card until you hear a “Click”sound.
3) Flip and twist the LCD Screen open.
NOTE: The the LCD Screen can also be turned facing out so that you can see yourself within
the scene you are capturing.
4) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
Setting the Camera Language
To select a language for the camera, press the OK/Menu button. Press the Right/ViviLink Button
until the Language menu is viewed. Select the language of your choice and press the OK button
to confirm the selection.
Setting the Date and Time
To set the Date and Time as desired, press the OK/Menu button. Press the Right/ViviLink
Button until the Date/Time menu is viewed, then scroll down by pressing down the W/Zoom Out
button and select “Date Setup” and press the OK button to confirm the selection and move to the
next part of the setup.

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Main Camera Modes
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera 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 Video Shutter button to start the record. A red record
indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record,
press the Video Shutter button again. The video will be automatically saved to your
camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the OK button while in the
Video Capture mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture
mode. To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Photo Shutter button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the OK 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 MODE button twice 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 button while in the Playback mode.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(8M) 3264x2448, (7M HD) 3648X2048 pixels,
(5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels,
(2M) 1600x1200 pixels, (2M HD) 1920x1080 pixels and
(VGA) 640x480 pixels
Video Resolution
1280x720 (25fps), 640X480pixels (30fps), 320X240pixels
(30 fps)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
Internal Memory
1 Test Photo Use Only
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.4 Inch TFT
Lens
f=7.23mm F2.8, Fix Focus
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent
ISO
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Scene
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High
Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party
Flash
Auto/Force/Red Eye/Off
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Micrphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Smile Capture
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 (HS)
System Requirements
Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above
Battery
Lithium Battery
Working Temperature
0~40 ℃

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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:
Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7
512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space
1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution
16-bit color or higher display adaptor
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime 6 or higher
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5 or later
256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime 6 or higher
Internet connection required

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Charging the Lithium Battery
Only use the Lithium Battery that is included in the packaging.
To charge the Lithium Battery insert the battery into the camera in the direction as shown.
5) Make sure the camera is powered off.
6) Plug in the AC Adapter included in the package and connect the other end to the USB slot of
the camera.
7) Alternatively, connect the USB cable to the USB slot on the camera and to the USB port of
your computer.
8) The LED on the camera lights up.
9) When fully charged after a few hours the LED will turn off.
Using Your Digital Camera
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera
comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.
Powering the camera ON
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture mode
to start.

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Powering the camera OFF
While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your
camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off
completely.
Note: Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your
camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings
can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu.
Changing Camera Mode
Your camera has three main modes:
1) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera.
1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
2) 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. The icons that
appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and
enjoy clear quality videos and photos.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
button.
When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display
When in Video 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

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Navigating the Menus
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT/ViviLink Button or RIGHT/LED Button direction control buttons to scroll
between the various menus for the current mode.
3) Press the UP/ T-Zoom In or DOWN/ W-Zoom Out direction control buttons to highlight the
desired menu selection.
4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, 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 camera and
do not display this icon when selected.
7) At any time you can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.

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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
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) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
3) Click the Shutter button to take the picture.
4) The picture will automatically be saved to the memory or SD card.
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has four Quick Function buttons:
Button
Action
Left/LED
Selects the LED Light On/Off
T/Up
Zooms In
Vivilink/Right
Opens the ViviLink for Photos Menu
W/Down
Zooms Out
Hide/Show the LCD Icons
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.
1) Hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to hide the display of the icons on the screen.
2) Press the MODE button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.

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Photo Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to
your current environment.
1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Image Resolution Menu
The Image 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9) 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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Image Quality Menu
The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more
memory on your camera.
1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Self-Timer Menu
The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s shutter button
is pressed and the actual capture of the picture.
This is an optimal feature if you don‟t just want to take the picture but would also would like to be
in the picture yourself. Just set the desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button on your
camera and position yourself in front of the camera as desired.
1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

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8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Anti-Shake Menu
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera
while capturing the image.
1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Face Detect Menu
The Face Detect feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis
for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera‟s display. This feature is meant to ensure
that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality.
Note: To properly use the Face Detect option please ensure the following:
Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is „On‟ by
default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focussing the image.
Distance from the camera –The subject‟s face must be no further than 8 to 9 feet (3.5
meters) from the camera and the face must cover at least 20% (1 / 5th) of the picture as „seen‟
on the LCD screen.

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Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the
camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears
around the subject`s face.
Face Detect will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head.
1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Smile Capture Menu
The Smile Capture feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to automatically take a picture
when it detects that a subject in the picture is smiling.
Note: To properly use the Smile Capture feature please ensure the following:
Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to „On‟. The Anti-Shake option is „On‟ by
default when you start using your camera and assists you in properly focussing the image.
Distance from the camera –The subject‟s face must cover a majority of the picture as „seen‟
on the LCD screen.
Facing the camera - The face of the subject(s) you are photographing must be facing the
camera and must hold the pose for at least 4 to 5 seconds until the green square(s) appears
around the subject`s face.
Once a smile is detected the camera will automatically take the picture.
Smile Capture will not work with a side shot of the subject`s head.

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1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9) Remember that this setting will be saved 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 OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen
9) 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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Color Effect Menu
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.
1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Multi SnapShots Menu
When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with
a single click of the shutter button.
This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or
other scenes with quick movements.
1) Press the OK button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.