Vivitar DVR 940HD User manual

DVR 940HD
Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
What‟s Included .........................................................................................................................3
Parts of the Digital Video Camera..............................................................................................4
Initial Setup................................................................................................................................5
Main Digital Video Camera Modes ............................................................................................8
Technical Specifications...........................................................................................................10
Computer System Requirements - WINDOWS OS ................................................................. 11
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS........................................................................... 11
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ........................................................................12
Changing Camera Mode..........................................................................................................12
Navigating the Menus..............................................................................................................13
Video Capture Mode................................................................................................................14
Video Playback Mode..............................................................................................................29
Photo Capture Mode................................................................................................................33
Photo Playback Mode..............................................................................................................51
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV or HDTV ..........................................................57
Installing the Software .............................................................................................................59
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................60
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer ...........................................61
Get started!..............................................................................................................................62
Transferring Images Manually .................................................................................................63
Camera Maintenance ..............................................................................................................63
Sakar Warranty Card...............................................................................................................64
Technical Support....................................................................................................................65
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................65

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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.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video camera.
Note:
Your digital video camera supports an SD Memory Card (up to 32GB).
In order to use your digital video camera normally, it is strongly recommended to insert the
SD Memory card (up to 32 GB) before use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
What’s Included
1. Digital Video Camera
2. Lithium Battery
3. USB Cable
4. TV Cable
5. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
6. HDMI Cable
7. AC Adapter
Attached Wrist Strap included (not shown)
Note: SD Memory Card not included

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Parts of the Digital Video Camera
1.
Power Button
13.
Delete / Right Button
2.
Photo Shutter Button
14.
EV- / Down Button
3.
Video Shutter Button
15.
Microphone
4.
LCD Screen
16.
LED Flash Light
5.
Power LED Light
17.
USB / AV / HDMI Slots
6.
Zoom Out / Zoom In
18
Memory Card Slot
7.
ViviLink Button
19.
Tripod Socket
8.
Mode Button
20.
Digital Lens
9.
Menu Button
21.
Battery Compartment
10.
OK Joystick Button
22.
Speaker
11.
Self-Timer / Left Button
23.
Wrist Strap
12.
EV+ / Up / Slideshow

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Initial Setup
Installing the Battery
Installing the Memory Card
To Charge the Battery:
Insert the battery (as shown
above).
Power Off the camera.
Connect the camera with the USB
cable either to the AC adapter or
to the computer.
Charge light will turn on when the
battery is fully charged.
Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
before use.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Selecting
the modes
Accessing the menu