Vivitar DVR 708HD User manual

DVR 708HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
What’s Included..........................................................................................................................3
Parts of the Digital Camcorder..................................................................................................4
Initial Setup.................................................................................................................................5
Powering the Camera ON..........................................................................................................................................6
Camcorder Initial Setup .............................................................................................................................................7
Main Camcorder Modes.............................................................................................................8
Camcorder Technical Specifications........................................................................................9
Minimum System Requirements.............................................................................................10
WINDOWS OS.........................................................................................................................................................10
MACINTOSH OS .....................................................................................................................................................10
Powering Your Digital Camcorder ON/OFF............................................................................ 11
Powering the Digital Camcorder ON........................................................................................................................11
Powering the Digital Camcorder OFF......................................................................................................................11
Auto Power OFF –Power Saving............................................................................................................................11
Changing Camcorder Mode ....................................................................................................12
Navigating the Menus..............................................................................................................13
Camera Features: ViviLink, LED Flash...................................................................................14
ViviLink Feature .......................................................................................................................................................14
LED Flash ................................................................................................................................................................14
Video Capture Mode ................................................................................................................15
Taking a Video .........................................................................................................................................................15
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons..........................................................................................................16
Video Capture Mode Menus....................................................................................................................................17
Video Playback Mode ..............................................................................................................28
Playing Videos on Your Camcorder.........................................................................................................................28
Thumbnail View .......................................................................................................................................................29
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons........................................................................................................29
Video Playback Mode Menus ..................................................................................................................................30
Photo Capture Mode................................................................................................................33
Taking a Picture .......................................................................................................................................................33
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons .........................................................................................................34
Photo Capture Mode Menus....................................................................................................................................35
Photo Playback Mode..............................................................................................................49
Viewing Photos on Your Camcorder........................................................................................................................49
Thumbnail View .......................................................................................................................................................49

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Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons........................................................................................................50
Photo Playback Mode Menus..................................................................................................................................51
Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV ............................................................................56
How to Connect .......................................................................................................................................................56
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................57
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer ........................................................................58
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer......................................59
Getting Started!........................................................................................................................60
Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually.................................60
Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS..........................................................................................................60
Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH.......................................................................................................61
Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple iPad...........................................................................................................61
Camcorder Maintenance .........................................................................................................62
Sakar Warranty Card................................................................................................................62
Technical Support....................................................................................................................63
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................63

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital
photos and videos is included with your camcorder.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Note:
Your digital camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. SD Memory
cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
IMPORTANT: Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher is required.
This digital camcorder is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos
captured by your digital camcorder without the software by directly accessing the
camcorder’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) AV Cable
3) USB Cable
4) Vivitar Experience™Image Manager
Software Installation CD
5) Built-in Hand Strap (not shown)
Note: SD Memory card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Digital Camcorder
1. Zoom In Button
12. Power Button
2. Zoom Out Button
13. Up/LED On-Off Button
3. LCD Screen
14. Right/Delete Button
4. AV Out Port
15. OK/Set Button
5. USB Interface
16. Down/ViviLink Button
6. Hand Strap Connector
17. Mode Button
7. Lens
18. Left/Scene Button
8. LED Indicator Light
19. Battery Compartment
9. Self-Timer LED Indicator Light
20. Shutter Button
10. Microphone
21. Tripod Socket
11. Power LED Indicator Light
22. SD Memory Card Slot

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Initial Setup
Turning On & Using the Camera
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Slide open the battery compartment
cover.
Insert 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries.
Alkaline batteries recommended.
Batteries not included.
Class 4 or higher SD Memory
Card (up to 32 GB) needed for
normal use. SD Memory Card not
included.

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POWERING THE CAMERA ON
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1) Remove the battery compartment cover.
2) Insert the batteries properly into your digital camcorder, according to the polarity shown
inside the battery compartment.
3) Close the battery compartment cover securely.
Use 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some camera features (i.e. Flash) will not work if the battery power level is low.
When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty and ‘Battery Low’
appears on the LCD screen. The camcorder automatically turns 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
INSTALLING THE SD MEMORY CARD
Make sure the SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your digital
camcorder. SD card not included. To properly insert the SD Card:
1) Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the digital camcorder.
2) Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly.
Note:
After the digital camcorder is powered on, an SD icon appears 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 is locked this will prevent the digital
camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card.
POWERING ON THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER
Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button to turn on the digital camcorder.

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CAMCORDER INITIAL SETUP
When powering the digital camcorder ON for the first time the camera will take you through the
initial setup.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
You will first be prompted to select a language for the digital camcorder.
The Language selection menu appears.
1) Press the UP or DOWN button to select the language of your choice.
2) Press the OK/SET button to confirm the selection.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the camcorder’s date and time.
1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to move between the date and time
settings.
Press the UP or DOWN button to set the specific date and time.
2) Press the OK/SET button to confirm the date and time setting and to
continue with the camcorder setup.
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 digital 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 application.
1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Use the UP
and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired default social network and press the OK/SET
button to confirm the selection.
2) Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Use the UP
and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired default social network and press the OK/SET
button to confirm the selection.
Congratulations - your digital camcorder is now ready to use!

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Main Camcorder Modes
Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital camcorder after the
camcorder has been powered ON.
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 Shutter button to start recording. A red, blinking
record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop
recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your
camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the OK/SET button while
in the Video Capture mode.
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE
Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture
mode.
To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the OK/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 digital camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, 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 captured
to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback ode for photos and videos, press the OK
button while in the Playback mode.

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Camcorder Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
1.3MP (1280x1024), 3.1MP (2048x1536),
5.1MP (2592x1944), 8.1MP(3264X2448)
Video Resolution
FULL HD (1920x1080)Pixels@15fps
HD (1280x720)Pixels@30fps
VGA (640x480)Pixels@30fps
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
Class 4 or higher SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
1.77”TFT, Flip LCD 90
Lens Focus Length
120CM-Infinity
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
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German,
Italian, Russian, Greek, Polish
Flash
2 LED lamps
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Photo Face Detect
Yes
Photo Smile Capture
Yes
Photo Multi Snapshots (Burst)
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Auto Power Off
Yes - 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, Disable
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 /
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
3x AAA (1.5V) batteries –Alkaline batteries
recommended
Working Temperature
0~40C