Vivitar VIV-CV-1632 User manual

VIV-CV-1632
Digital Binocular Camera
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What’s Included............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 4
Using the Telescope..................................................................................................................... 6
Main Camera Modes.................................................................................................................... 7
Camera Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 9
Computer System Requirements ............................................................................................... 10
Powering Your Digital Camera ON/OFF......................................................................................11
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 12
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 13
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 15
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 21
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 27
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 35
Audio Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 40
Audio Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 42
General Camera Settings........................................................................................................... 48
Connecting the Camera to a TV................................................................................................. 51
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 52
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 53
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer .................................................. 54
Getting Started! .......................................................................................................................... 55
Transferring Images from the Camera to the Computer Manually.............................................. 55
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 57
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 57
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 58
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 58

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Binocular Camera. This device can be used as a digital
camera as well as binoculars.
Everything you need to take quality digital photos is included with your 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 camera.
NOTE:
Your digital camera needs a Class 4 or higher Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal
use. Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
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™.
What’s Included
1) Digital Binocular Camera
2) USB Cable
3) Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD
4) Shoulder Strap
5) Built-in Lithium Battery
6) Tripod, Cleaning Cloth (not shown)
NOTE:
Micro SD Memory Card not included.

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Parts of the Camera
AV Out Port

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Initial Camera Setup
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1) Power off the camera.
2) Move the USB/Memory Card cover to reveal the USB port and Micro SD Card slot.
3) Using the supplied USB cable, connect the smaller end of the cable to your camera and the
other end of the USB cable to your computer’s USB port.
NOTE: ‘MSDC Mode’and ‘Record Mode’ appear on the LCD screen once the camera is
connected to your computer. The camera recharges while using each mode.
- The MSDC Mode allows you to access the files on the SD card via your computer.
- The Record Mode allows you to record videos, photos or audio.
4) After the camera is recharged, remove the USB cable and close the cover.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
When your camera is powered on, an icon indicating how much battery power remains can be
seen on the top left section of the LCD screen.
There are 4 icons indicating your battery power consumption level:
Full Battery
Two lattice –battery half full
One lattice –battery ¼ full
Empty Battery –recharge the camera

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INSTALLING THE SD MEMORY CARD
A Micro SD Memory Card must be installed in the camera for normal use.
Make sure the card is genuine high-speed Micro SD Memory card, CLASS 4 or above.
Use a genuine TF Card with the capacity as 4GB or above (up to 32 GB).
IMPORTANT: The camera will not capture photos, videos or audio without a Micro SD card.
Memory Cards are not included and must be purchased separately.
TO INSTALL THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD:
1) Power off the camera.
2) Flip open the Micro SD Card Slot cover.
3) Insert the SD Memory Card until a click sound is heard.
4) Make sure the SD card is properly inserted.
After the camera 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.
TO REMOVE THE MICRO SD CARD:
1) Power off the camera.
2) Push the memory card inward until a slight clicking sound is heard and the memory card
pops out of the slot.
NOTE:
When using a new TF card, the card must be formatted. Insert the new TF card, power on the
camera, select ‘Format…’ from the Camera Setup menu and follow the prompts to format the
card.

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Using the Telescope
1) Eye Distance Adjustment
While holding the telescope in a normal observing position, hold both lens cones tightly,
making sure both lens cones rotate inward or outward until you see a single round image
through both lenses of the telescope. In this case, the outgoing interpupillary distance from
the lens is the same as yours. Make sure to adjust to the correct position when in use.
2) Focusing
- Close the right eye, using the left eye to observe the intended scene/target. Rotate the
center Focusing-roller until you see a clear image.
- Open the right eye, close the left eye. Rotate the right eyepiece until you see a clear image.
It is recommended to note the right eye eyepiece scale value for future use reference.
- At this point, both focal distances should be well adjusted. Use the central Telescope
Focusing Roller to focus on other scenes/targets.
3) Foldable Eyeshade
If you wear glasses, then you need to roll down / press down the eyeshades to make sure
your eyes are close to both the left and right eyepieces for better vision. Pull up the
eyeshade if you do not wear glasses.
4) Cleaning and Maintenance
- Use the clean flannelette to clear dust and fingerprints on the lens. You can drop some
ethanol on the flannelette to clean more thoroughly.
- When the telescope is not in use, store in a dry and well ventilated place.
- Do not clean the interior of the lens.
- Do not try to dismantle the telescope.
- Do not use the telescope to observe the sun. This will cause harm to your eyes.

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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 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 or the OK
button to start recording. A recording time lapse indicator appears on the LCD while the
recording is in progress. To stop recording, press the Shutter button or the OK 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 MENU 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 button once to open the Photo Capture
Mode. To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button or the
OK button. The picture is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture Mode, press the MENU button while in
the Photo Capture Mode.

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AUDIO CAPTURE MODE
Use this mode to record audio with your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE button twice to open the Audio Capture
Mode. To record audio, press the Shutter button or the OK button. A recording time lapse
indicator appears on the LCD while the recording is in progress. To stop the audio
recording, press the Shutter button or the OK button again. The audio file is automatically
saved to the memory card.
PLAYBACK MODE (VIDEOS, PHOTOS & AUDIO)
Use this mode to view and manage the videos, photos and audio on your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE button three times to open the Playback
mode for photos and videos.Alternatively, you can press the Playback button to quickly
open the Playback Mode. You can scroll through the videos, photos and audio that you’ve
previously taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback Mode, press the MENU button while in the
Playback Mode.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
HD Sensor
Image Resolution
12M (4000x3000); 9M (3456x2592); 7M 16:9 (3648×2048 :
16:9) ; 5M (2592x1944); 3M (2048x1536); 2M (1600x1200);
2M 16: 9 (1920x108 : 16:9); 1M 16:9 (1280x720 : 16:9);
1M (1024 x 768); VGA (640×480)
Video Resolution
FHD (1920x1080) ; HD (1280x720); D1 (848x480);
640 (640x480); 320 (320x240)
Lens
F6.4 f=12.36mm+5%
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
Micro SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.0 Inch High Definition LCD
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Exposure (Photos)
-2.0EV ~ +2.0EV
Scene (Photos)
Auto, Landscape, Night Scenery, Portrait, Night Portrait,
Beach, Sport, Dinner
Metering
Center, Multi, Spot
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Color Effect
Normal, Black and White, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue
Self-Timer
2 or 10 second delay
Multi Snapshots (Burst,
Photos)
Yes
Language
English, Chinese Simplified, Traditional Chinese, French,
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Russian, Japanese,
Korean
Interface
Standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0
System Requirements
(for CD Software)
WINDOWS XP SP3, Vista SP1 or Windows 7;
MACINTOSH OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
850mah Lithium Battery
Working Temperature
-20~45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 XP with Service Pack 3,Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or
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 Your Digital Camera ON/OFF
Make sure the battery has been fully charged.
Make sure a Micro SD Memory card Class 4 or above has been inserted into your camera.
Micro SD Memory card up to 32GB - TF Card not included.
POWERING THE CAMERA ON
1) Flip open the LCD monitor.
2) Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
3) The LCD monitor will light up. A ‘Welcome’ screen appears on the LCD.
4) The camera will be in Video Capture Mode to start.
POWERING THE CAMERA OFF
While the camera is on, you can press and hold the Power button again at any point to turn
your camera OFF. When the screen displays ‘Good Bye’, release the power button and the
camera will then power off.
AUTO POWER OFF –POWER SAVING FEATURE
Your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your camera
after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The ‘Power Save' settings can be set
from ‘Power Save' settings menu in either Photo Capture Mode or Video Capture Mode when
selecting the Camera Settings .

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Changing Camera Mode
Your camera has four 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) Audio Capture Mode - Use this mode to record sound with your camera.
4) Playback Mode (for Videos, Photos and Audio) - Use this mode to review the videos,
photos and audio you have already recorded with your camera.
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 photos.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
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 Audio 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
NAVIGATING THE MENUS FOR PHOTO CAPTURE, VIDEO
CAPTURE AND PLAYBACK MODES
To access the Main Menu for each Mode:
1) Press the MENU button to open the Main Menus for the current mode.
2) Press the DOWN or UP button to select a specific menu.
The selected option appears highlighted.
3) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for
the menu you have selected.
4) To select a specific option, press the DOWN or UP button and then the SHUTTER/OK
button to save the selected option and return to the Main Menu.
NOTE:
To go back from the submenus or exit the Main Menu, press the MENU button.
NAVIGATING THE MENU FOR GENERAL CAMERA SETTINGS
To access the General Camera Settings Menu:
1) Press the MENU button while in the Photo Capture, Video Capture or Playback Mode.
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the General Camera Settings icon .
3) Press the /-DOWN or /UP button to select a specific menu.
4) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for
the menu you have selected.
5) To select a specific option, press the /-DOWN or /UP button and then the
SHUTTER/OK button to save the selected option and return to the Main Menu.

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NOTE:
At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change
the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
After selecting your desired setting, some settings appear as an icon on the LCD screen in
Capture Mode –indicating the option selected.

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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 by default.
TAKING A VIDEO
1) Powering on Your Camera:
Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
The Video Capture Mode is the default mode that appears upon powering on your camera.
The Video icon appears on the top left.
2) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display:
While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you
would like to capture.
NOTE: The time available for video capture (as per the installed memory card size and
selected resolution) is shown on the top right of the LCD screen.
3) Digital Zoom Options:
Press the /-DOWN or /UP button to zoom in/out if desired.
You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the Digital Zoom.
The zoom magnification is displayed on the bottom right of the LCD screen while zooming.
4) Capturing the Video:
START: Press the SHUTTER or OK button to start the video capture.
While Recording:
- The elapsed recording time appears on the top of the LCD screen.
- On the bottom of the LCD screen the Date and Time appear.
STOP: Press the SHUTTER or OK button again to stop recording.
The video is automatically saved to the camera’s Micro SD Memory Card.

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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE BUTTONS
Button
Description
SHUTTER /
OK
START/STOP: Starts and stops the video capture.
ENTERS and SAVES SELECTION: Within the Menu, enters and saves
the selected Menu Option.
MENU
Opens and exits the menu options for Video Capture Mode and General
Camera Settings.
NOTE: Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to navigate.
MODE
Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, Audio
Capture Mode and Playback Mode
Video Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode
Sound Recording Mode
Playback Mode
UP / +
ZOOM: Zooms IN
NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.
DOWN / -
ZOOM: Zooms OUT
NAVIGATES MENU: Navigates within the Menus.
PLAYBACK
Previews the recorded videos, captured photos and audio.

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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE LCD ICON STATUS DESCRIPTION
The following icons appear on the LCD screen and indicate the selected menu options and
camera status.
Item
Function
Description
1
Mode Selection
Displays the current selected Mode:
Video Capture Mode
2
White Balance
Displays the selected White Balance Setting.
The White Balance options include:
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent, Tungsten
3
Metering
Displays the selected Metering Setting.
The Metering options include:
Center, Multi, Spot
4
Video Resolution
Selection
Displays the selected Resolution Setting.
The Resolution options include:

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FHD (1920x1080) ; HD (1280x720); D1 (848x480);
640 (640x480); 320 (320x240)
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Video Counter /
Record Indicator
Standby Mode: Displays the amount of time
available for video capture as per resolution and
memory card size.
Record Mode: Displays the elapsed time as the
video is being recorded.
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Micro SD Memory Card
Indication
The SD card icon displays when the Micro SD card
has been inserted correctly. The Micro SD card can
then be used as storage for Videos, Photos and
Audio.
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Date & Time Stamp
Record Mode: Displays the date and time while the
video is being recorded.
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Zoom Indicator
Displays the zoom magnification amount as you
press Zoom In and Zoom Out. x1.0 –x4.0
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Battery Indicator
Displays the current battery level.
The batteries are full.
The batteries are empty. Indication to replace
batteries.

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VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENU
ACCESSING THE VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENU
To access and the Video Capture Mode menu:
1) Press the MENU button to open the Main Menus for the current mode.
2) Press the DOWN or UP button to select a specific menu.
The selected option appears highlighted.
3) Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for
the menu you have selected.
4) To select a specific option, press the DOWN or UP button and then the SHUTTER/OK
button to save the selected option and return to the Main Menu.
NOTE:
At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.
Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually
change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
After selecting your desired setting, some settings appear as an icon on the LCD screen in
Capture Mode –indicating the option that has been selected.
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENU OPTIONS
The following option appears in the Video Capture Mode Main Menu:
Menu Name
and Description
Menu Options
Menu Options Details
Movie Size
The Movie Size menu allows you to choose
the desired size of the video taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that videos with a
higher resolution will also take up more of
your camera’s memory.
FHD
FHD: 1920 x 1080
HD (Default)
HD: 1280 x 720
D1
D1: 848 x 480
640
640: 640 x 480
320
320: 320 x 240
Metering
The Metering setting will affect how your
camera focuses when capturing an image.
Center
Center –Averages the light
metered from the entire
frame, but giving greater
weight to the subject in the