Vivitar DVR 969HD User manual

DVR 969HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camcorder................................................................................................................ 3
Initial Camcorder Setup................................................................................................................ 4
Main Camcorder Modes............................................................................................................... 8
Camcorder Technical Specifications............................................................................................. 9
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 10
Powering the Camcorder On/Off.................................................................................................11
Changing Camcorder Mode....................................................................................................... 12
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 13
Camera Features: ViviLink, LED Light ....................................................................................... 16
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 18
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 22
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 28
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 32
Camcorder Setup....................................................................................................................... 37
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV.............................................................................. 41
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 42
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer.............................................................................. 44
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer ............................................. 45
Get Started!................................................................................................................................ 46
Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually......................................... 46
Camcorder Maintenance............................................................................................................ 48
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 48
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 49
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 49

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and
photos is included with your camcorder.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
NOTE:
Your digital camcorder needs an SD Memory card Class 4 or higher (up to 32GB) for normal
use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Important: You must use only a Class 4 SD Memory card or higher.
This camera is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by
your camera without the software by directly accessing the camera’s memory card from your
computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
What’s Included
1) Digital Camcorder
2) USB Cable
3) AV Cable
4) Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager
Software Installation CD
5) Built-in Hand Strap (not shown)
NOTE:
Class 4 (or higher) SD Memory card not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder
1) Lens
12) Tripod Mount
2) LED Light
13) Zoom In Button
3) Microphone
14) Zoom Out Button
4) Touch Panel
15) Photo Shutter Button
5) Working/Busy Indicator
16) AV Output
6) Video Shutter Button
17) USB Port
7) Speaker
18) SD Memory Card Slot
8) Power Button
19) HDMI Output
9) Home Button
20) Battery Compartment
10) Menu Button
21) Hand Strap Connector
11) Playback Button

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Initial Camcorder Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 4xAAA(1.5) batteries.
Batteries not included.
SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
needed for normal use.
You must use only a Class 4 SD
Memory card or higher.
Turning On the Camcorder

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POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON
1) Installing the Batteries
Make sure to properly install the 4xAA (1.5) batteries. Batteries not included.
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
Battery Power:
Some features, will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder will
automatically turn off a few seconds later.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power (white battery icon)
Medium battery power (yellow battery icon)
Low battery power (red battery icon)
2) Installing the SD Memory Card
IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SD Memory card or higher.
Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted
into your camcorder. SD Memory card not included. To properly insert the SD Memory Card:
Push the SD Memory card into the slot in the direction as shown on the SD card icon on
the camcorder.
Push the SD Memory card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD
Memory card has been inserted correctly.
After the camcorder 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.
3) Powering On
Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

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When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the
initial camcorder setup.
SETTING THE CAMCORDER LANGUAGE
After powering on your camcorder for the first time, you will be prompted to select a language for
the camcorder.
The language options appear.
1) Tap a language shown on the LCD screen to select the language of your choice and tap
SAVE & EXIT to confirm the selection.
2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial
camcorder setup. The following message appears: “Continue Camera Setup?”
Tap “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the
selection.
NOTE:
If you select “No” and decide to leave the setup, the camcorder will be set to its default
settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of the
camcorder.
SETTING THE CAMCORDER DATE AND TIME
The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time of the camcorder.
To set the Date and Time:
1) Press the T/Zoom In button to increase the setting or W/Zoom Out button to decrease the
setting. To scroll between the date and time setting options press the HOME button.
2) Set the Date and Time as desired and tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the selection and move
to the next part of the camera setup.

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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 camcorder.
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and
videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying ‘Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager’ software application.
1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos.
Tap one of the ViviLink for Photos options that appear on the LCD screen to select a
ViviLink default destination. Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos.
Tap one of the ViviLink for Videos options that appear on the LCD screen to select a ViviLink
default destination. Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your selection.
Congratulations! Your camcorder is now ready to use.

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Main Camcorder Modes
Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the HOME button. The HOME menu is shown on the LCD.
Tap Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camcorder mode.
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Video Shutter button to start
recording. Ared, blinking record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is
in progress. To stop the recording, press the Video Shutter button again. The video is
automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture Mode, press the 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 HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode
options. Tap Camera to enter Photo Capture Mode.
To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Photo Shutter button.
The picture is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU button while in
the Photo Capture Mode.
PLAYBACK MODE (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)
Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos seen on your camcorder - saved
to your SD memory card. After turning on your camcorder, press the HOME button to open
the Camcorder Mode options. Tap Playback to enter 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
MENU button while in the Playback Mode.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
16MP (4896x3672); 14MP (4416x3312); 12MP (4000x3000);
10MP (3648x2736); 8MP (3264x2448); 5MP (2582x1944)
Video Resolution
HD1080P (1920X1080) @15fps; HD720P (1280X720) @30fps;
VGA (640X480)
File Format
JPEG (Photo) ; AVI (Video)
External Memory
Class 4 (or higher) SD Memory card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.7 Inch Touch TFT ; Flip LCD –90 degrees
Lens
f=5.8mm; F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto
ISO
Auto
Scene
Auto
Image Quality
Auto
Auto Power Off
Off ; 1, 3 or 5 minutes
Metering
Auto
Self-Timer
Off ; 2, 5 or 10 second delay
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, German,
Italian, Polish
Flash
2 LED Lamps
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 (HS)
System Requirements
WINDOWS XP (SP 3), WINDOWS Vista (SP1) and WINDOWS 7;
MAC OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
4xAAAbatteries
Working Temperature
-20~60C

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Computer System Requirements
To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the ‘Vivitar Experience™
Image Manager’ Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:
WINDOWS OS
MICROSOFT®Windows XPwith Service Pack3,Windows Vista with Service Pack 1or
MICROSOFT®Windows 7 or above
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 MACINTOSH 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 the Camcorder On/Off
Make sure the batteries have been properly installed.
Make sure a SD Memory card has been installed properly into your camcorder.
SD Memory Card Class 4, up to 32GB. SD Card not included.
Please see Initial Camcorder Setup for more information.
POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON
1) Flip open the LCD display panel.
2) Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.
After powering on, the camcorder emits a sound.
The LCD screen turns on with your camcorder in Video Capture mode to start.
POWERING THE CAMCORDER OFF
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 camera will power off
completely.
Alternatively, you can press the HOME button then tap the Power Off icon.
To power off: Tap ‘Off’ then tap SAVE & EXIT.
To exit the menu and continue using the camcorder: Tap ‘On’ then tap SAVE & EXIT.
AUTO POWER OFF –POWER SAVING MODE
Your digital camcorder also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your
camcorder after a specific period of time that your camcorder is left idle. The Auto Power Off time
can be set by tapping the HOME button, tapping Setup on the LCD screen and then tapping the
Auto Off menu on the LCD.

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Changing Camcorder Mode
Your camcorder has three main modes:
1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.
2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder.
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos
you have already taken with your camcorder.
NOTE: Press the MODE button to toggle between the current mode and Playback Mode.
When the digital camcorder 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 digital camcorder mode:
Make sure the digital camcorder is powered ON.
Press the HOME button.
Tap one of the following icons to select the active camcorder mode:
Camera
Video
Playback
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

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Navigating the Menus
You camcorder includes the following menus:
Home Menus
Camcorder Mode Menus
Camcorder Setup Menus
HOME MENUS
The Home menus allow you quick access to the camcorder modes, camcorder setup settings as
well as to the features of photo Slide Show and Power Off. To access the Home Menus:
1) Press the HOME button.
2) The following menu options appear on the Home Menu screen:
Camera:
Tap to enter Photo Capture Mode
Setup:
Tap to enter General Settings
Video:
Tap to enter Video Capture Mode
Slide Show:
Tap for Photo Slide Show
Playback:
Tap to enter Playback Mode
Power Off:
Tap to Power off your camcorder

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CAMCORDER MODE MENUS
Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
To access the Main Menu Screen for the current mode:
1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode:
Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
NOTE: Tap Return to exit the menu screen without selecting a menu and return to the
current mode.
2) Select a Main Menu Option:
To select a specific setting, tap the desired menu icon to open the various options for that
setting.
3) Select a Sub-Menu Option:
Tap to highlight the desired menu option.
Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
4) Return to the Main Menu Screen:
Once you have confirmed your selection, the Main Menu appears.
Tap another Setting menu icon to select and open the menu item or tap Return to
exit and return to the current mode.
5) Return to the Current Mode:
Once you have tapped Return and have exited the Camcorder Mode Menu screen, the
current mode appears on the LCD. The selected setting displays on the LCD screen.
NOTE:
Changes made to these options remain until you decide to change them at a later time or
restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camcorder and
do not display an icon on the LCD screen.
For more details regarding specific menus, please refer to the menu information listed for each
mode.

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CAMCORDER SETUP MENUS
The general settings for your digital video camera can easily be changed at any time.
To access the Camcorder Setup Menus:
1) Press the HOME to open the Home Menu options.
2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the menu options for your camera general settings.
NOTE: To exit the Setup screen without selecting a menu, tap Return to return to the
Home Menu screen.
3) Select a Setup Option:
To select a specific Setup menu, tap the desired setting menu icon to open the various
options for that setting.
4) Select a Setup Sub-Menu Option:
Tap to highlight the desired menu option.
Tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
5) Return to the Setup Main Menu Screen:
Once you have confirmed your selection, the Setup Main Menu appears.
Tap another menu icon to select and open the menu item or tap Return to return to
the current mode.
NOTE: Changes made to these options will remain until you decide to change them at a later time
or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
For more details regarding specific Setup menus, please refer to the ‘Camcorder Setup’ section
of this manual.

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Camera Features: ViviLink, LED Light
VIVILINK
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and
videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying ‘Vivitar Experience™ Image
Manager’ software application. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in
Capture Mode prior to capturing your image or in after you have captured your image in Playback
Mode.
VIVILINK: PHOTO OR VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
Press the MENU button. Tap the ViviLink menu icon to open the ViviLink options. Tap one of the
ViviLink options to highlight and select it. Then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the
highlighted menu option and return to Capture mode. Your selected ViviLink destination appears
as an icon on the LCD screen and your camera is now ready to capture your photo or video with
the selected ViviLink destination.
Note: The ViviLink feature is deactivated by default and needs to be activated prior to capturing
each photo or video.
VIVILINK: PLAYBACK MODE
A ViviLink destination can be added to a captured image or changed by accessing the ViviLink
menu in Playback Mode. Simply select an image and press the MENU button. Then tap the
ViviLink menu icon to open the ViviLink options. Tap one of the ViviLink options to highlight and
select it. Then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option and return to
Playback Mode.

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LED LIGHT
LED FLASH LIGHT OPTION
To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the 2 LED Lights,
located on the front of the camcorder below the lens.
LED ON:
Press the MENU button while in Video Capture or Photo Capture Mode.
Tap the LED Light menu icon .
Tap ON and then tap Save & Exit. This activates the LED Lights.
When the LED lights are on, the following icon appears on the LCD screen:
LED OFF:
Press the MENU button while in Video Capture or Photo Capture Mode.
Tap the LED Light menu icon .
Tap OFF and then tap Save & Exit. This deactivates the LED Lights.
When the LED lights are off, the following icon appears on the LCD 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, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode.
TAKING A VIDEO
1) Power on your camcorder.
Video Capture Mode is the default mode that appears upon powering on.
The Video icon appears on the top left.
2) Select the Scene with the LCD Display:
Use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
3) Digital Zoom:
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your
photos and recording your videos. The Zoom buttons are located on the top of the
camcorder.
Press the T/Zoom In button to zoom in to the object.
Press the W/Zoom Out button down, to zoom back out.
The following Digital Zoom Indicator appears on the right side of the LCD screen:
The zoom indicating bar moves up when you Zoom In (T) and moves down when you Zoom
Out (W).
4) Video Capture:
START: Press the Shutter button to start the video capture.
Ared, blinking icon appears at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the record is in
progress. On the top right, the recording time appears, indicating the amount of elapsed
time as the video is being captured.
STOP: To stop the video capture, press the Shutter button again.
5) The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s SD Memory Card.

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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS
ICON
FUNCTION
1
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE
Indicates Camcorder is in Video Capture Mode.
2
RESOLUTION
Indicates the selected resolution:
FHD, HD, or VGA.
3
VIVILINK
Displays the selected ViviLink for Videos option:
YouTube, Flickr, or None.
4
LED LIGHT
Icon displays if the LED Light is ON or the LED Light is OFF.
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RECORD INDICATOR
Indicates the video recording is in progress.
This icon appears only while recording is in progress.
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MEMORY CAPACITY
Standby Mode: Indicates the memory capacity –the time
remaining to capture videos according to the selected
resolution.
Record Mode: Displays the elapsed recording time as the video
is being captured.
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MEMORY CARD
Indicates the memory card has been installed.
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ZOOM IN
Zoom In. NOTE: Zoom Indicator Bar moves up while zooming in.
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DIGITAL ZOOM INDICATOR
Displays the current, selected zoom (up to 4x Digital Zoom).
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ZOOM OUT
Zoom Out. NOTE: Zoom Indicator Bar moves down while
zooming out.
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BATTERY LEVEL
Indicates the camcorder battery level: Full, Medium, or Low.
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