Vivitar DVR 948HD User manual

DVR 948HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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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 ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder.........................................................................................11
Changing Camcorder Mode................................................................................................................11
Navigating the Menus .........................................................................................................................12
Camcorder Options: ViviLink, LED Flash, Macro, Zoom, Display.......................................................13
Video Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................16
Video Playback Mode .........................................................................................................................30
Photo Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................35
Photo Playback Mode.........................................................................................................................52
Connecting the Camcorder to a TV / HDTV........................................................................................60
Installing the Software.........................................................................................................................61
Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer.......................................................................................62
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer......................................................63
Getting Started!...................................................................................................................................64
Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually .................................................64
Camcorder Maintenance.....................................................................................................................66
Sakar Warranty Card ..........................................................................................................................66
Technical Support ...............................................................................................................................67
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................67

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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.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
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: You must use a Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only.
This camcorder is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured
by your 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.
What’s Included
1. Digital Camcorder
2. USB cable
3. TV Cable
4. Vivitar Experience™Image Manager
Software Installation CD
5. Lens Cover Strap (attaches to lens cover)
6. Hand Strap (not shown)
Note: Class 4 (or higher) SD Memory card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camcorder
1. Power Button
13.Speaker
2. EV+ / Up / Slideshow Button
14.Shutter Button
3. EV- / Down Button
15.Zoom Out / Zoom In
4. Self-Timer / Left Button
16.LED Indicator Light
5. Delete / Right Button
17.USB Slot / TV- Out Slot
6. SET / LED ON- OFF Button
18.HDMI Slot
7. MODE Button
19.Hand Strap
8. MENU Button
20.Tripod Mount
9. ViviLink Button
21.SD Memory Card Slot
10.Lens Cover
22.Battery Compartment
11.Digital Lens
23.LED Light
12.Macro Switch
24.Microphone

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Initial Camcorder Setup
Flip open the LCD screen. When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will
take you through the initial camcorder setup.
POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON
1. Installing the Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder, according to the
polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 4 x AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included.
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camcorder when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some camcorder features (Flash) 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 Medium battery power
Low battery power Recommended to Replace Batteries

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2. Installing the SD Memory Card
IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC 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 card not included.
To properly insert the SD Memory Card:
Push the SD card into the slot in the direction as shown SD card icon on the camcorder.
See images below: 1 and 2.
Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly.
See images below: 3 and 4.

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Note:
After the camcorder is powered on, the 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.
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 camcorder from saving captured photos to the
SD card.
3. Powering ON the Camcorder
Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.
SETTING THE CAMCORDER LANGUAGE
1. You will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. The Language selection menu
will appear. Press the UP/DOWN button to select the language of your choice and press the SET
button to confirm the selection.
2. After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial
camcorder setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?”
3. Press the RIGHT/LEFT button to select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup, and then
press the SET button to confirm your selection.

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Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camcorder setup, the camcorder will be set to its
default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the
camcorder.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder.
1. Press the UP/DOWN button to set the specific time/date settings.
2. Press the RIGHT/LEFT to move to a different part of the time/date setting options.
3. Once you have set the date and time as desired press the SET button to confirm the setting and
move to the next part of 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 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 software application.
1. First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Press the
UP/DOWN button to highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to
confirm the selection.
2. Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Press the
UP/DOWN button to highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to
confirm the 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 MODE button on your 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 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 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 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 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 photos and videos on your 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 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
4032x3024(12M) / 3648x2736(10M) / 3648x2048(7MHD) /
2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) / 1920x1080(2MHD) /
640x480(VGA)
Video Resolution
1280X720 (HD), 640X480 (VGA), 320X240 (QVGA)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) –Class 4 or higher
LCD Display
2.7 Inch TFT , opens 90
Lens
f=5.7mm, F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
ISO
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Scene
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait /
High Sensitivity / Beach
Language
English / French / Spanish / Portuguese / German /
Dutch / Italian / Russian / Turkish
Flash
2 LED lamps
Self-Timer
2 / 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Multi Snapshots (Burst)
Yes
Macro Switch
Yes (manual switch)
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 /
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
0~40C