Vivitar DVR650 User manual

DVR 650 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.................................................................................................................... 5
Camera Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 6
Computer System Requirements –Windows............................................................................... 7
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh............................................................................. 7
Using Your Digital Camera........................................................................................................... 8
Changing Camera Mode .............................................................................................................. 8
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................... 9
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 10
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 18
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 22
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 32
Connecting the Camera to a TV................................................................................................. 35
Connecting the Camera to a Headset........................................................................................ 36
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 37
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 38
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer.............................................. 39
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 40
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)............................ 40
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh).......................... 41
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 41
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 42
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 43

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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 has 128MB of internal memory. In order to expand the memory capacity to
capture more images insert an SD Memory card (up to 32GB).
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 Video Camera
2. USB cable
3. TV Cable
4. Vivitar Experience Image Manager -
Walmart Edition software Installation CD
5. Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card not included

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Parts of the Camera
1. Power button
2. Shutter button
3. T / Zoom In button
4. W / Zoom Out button
5. MODE button
6. SET button
7. Scene / Left button
8. Slideshow / Up button
9. Delete / Right button
10. ViviLink / Down button
11. LCD Screen
12. Lens
13. Battery Compartment
14. Memory Card Slot
15. USB/AV Slot
16. Wrist Strap connector
17. Microphone /Speaker

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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Selecting
the modes
Accessing
the menu
SD Memory card
(up to 32GB) - for
additional camera
memory

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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 (M) 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 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 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 SET 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 (M) button once to open the Photo Capture
mode.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the 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 SET 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 (M) 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 SET
button while in the Playback mode.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels,
(2M) 1600 x 1200 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and
(VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolution
640X480 pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
Internal Memory
128 MB
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
1.8 Inch TFT
Lens
3P
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent
Scene
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High
Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party
Color Effect
Standard, Sepia, Monochrome, Vivid
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Multi Snapshots (Burst)
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above
Battery
4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
-20~45℃

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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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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.
Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera if you would like to expand your
camera memory capacity beyond the internal memory to capture additional videos and
photos.
Powering the camera ON
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture mode
to start.
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) 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.

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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
(M) 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
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for
the current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu selection.
4) Press the SET 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 (M) 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 camera. When the
camera is first powered ON, the camera 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) Click the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if
desired.
Note: The actual shape of these buttons may vary per camera model.
3) Press the Shutter button on the right of the directional pad to start the video capture.
4) You will see a red icon at the top of the LCD 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 memory or SD card.
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Button
Icon appearing and Action
Left
Scene Selection
Opens the Scene menu
Up
Light Exposure
Opens the Light Exposure menu
Right
Delete
Opens the Video Playback Delete menu to the „Delete Last Video‟ option
Down
ViviLink
Opens the ViviLink menu

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Video Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:
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 SET 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 SET button to select the desired option.

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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 SET 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 SET 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 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 SET 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 SET button to select the desired option.

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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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode.
1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
3) Press the SET button to select the desired option.
4) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
5) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
6) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
7) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
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.
Color Effect Menu
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.
1) Press the SET 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 SET button to select the desired option.

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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.
Image Sharpness Menu
You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level
dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
1) Press the SET 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 SET 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.
Light Exposure Menu
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens.
This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.
When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the
negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using
the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.

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1) Press the SET 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 SET 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.
Language Menu
You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the
Language menu.
1) Press the SET 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 SET 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.

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Audio Menu
The Audio menu allows you to control the camera‟s ability to record audio in the video clips
recorded with your camera in addition to the video record.
1) Press the SET 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 SET 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.
Auto Power Off Menu
You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The
designated time represents when your camera will automatically power off.
When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely
and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.
1) Press the SET 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 SET 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.

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Frequency Menu
The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in
fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not
match your country‟s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by
your camera.
50Hz –UK, Europe and Australia
60Hz –US, Canada and South America
1) Press the SET 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 SET 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.
Format Memory Card Menu
You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your
camera‟s memory card.
Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on
your camera’s memory card.
This option can only delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual
images, use the delete menu in the camera‟s Playback mode.
1) Press the SET 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 highlight the menu options. While
scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted.

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4) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button.
5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card.
6) Select “No” to exit without formatting.
7) Select “Yes” and press the SET button to begin the format.
8) The memory card will be completely formatted.
Firmware Settings Menu
Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to
the Factory Default Settings.
1) Press the SET 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) Select the “Default Setting”.
4) Press the SET button.
5) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings.
6) The settings will be reset.
Video Playback Mode
When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press
the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The playback mode will allow you to review
and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
Playing Videos on Your Camera
Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images
on your camera‟s memory card. Each captured image will display on the LCD screen. Videos will
appear with an „AVI‟ icon on the top left of the LCD screen.
When you find a video that you would like to play, press the Shutter button to start playing the
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Press the Shutter button again to pause the video and continue playing and pausing as needed.
While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear.
To fully stop the video and restore the icons to the LCD, press the UP button on the Direction
Controls.
Thumbnail View
Use the W/Zoom Out button to display the images on your camera in Thumbnail View. The
images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images
from the thumbnails.
1) Press the W/Zoom Out button
2) All the images on your camera will appear in the Thumbnail View.
3) Use the direction buttons to scroll and select the image you wish to view.
4) Press the SET or Shutter button to enlarge the image full size.
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Button
Action
Left
Displays the PREVIOUS image
Up
Stops a playing video
Right
1. Displays the NEXT image
2. DELETE: Holding the button down for 3 seconds opens the
Delete Menu for the selected image.
Down
Opens the ViviLink menu