Vivitar 410HD User manual

410HD Digital Video 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
Main Camera Modes.................................................................................................................... 6
Camera Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 7
Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS..................................................................... 8
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS ............................................................................... 8
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera....................................................................................... 9
Changing Camera Mode .............................................................................................................. 9
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 10
Video Capture Mode ...................................................................................................................11
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 19
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 22
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 35
Connecting the Camera to a TV................................................................................................. 40
Connecting the Camera to a Headset........................................................................................ 40
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 41
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 42
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer.............................................. 43
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 44
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)............................ 44
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh).......................... 45
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 45
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 46
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 47

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital Videos (AVI)
and Photo (JPG) 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 video camera.
Note: Your camera requires an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
What‟s Included
1. Digital Video Camera
2. TV Cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
5. Built-in USB Connector
Note: SD Memory Card not included

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Parts of the Camera
1.
Power Button
11.
Battery Compartment
2.
Shutter Button
12.
SD Memory Card Slot
3.
Left / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View
13.
USB Connector
4.
Right / Zoom In
14.
USB Lever
5.
M (Mode) Button
15.
AV Out Port
6.
SET/OK Button
16.
Wrist Strap Connector
7.
UP / Previous Image / Scene Selection Button
17.
Speaker
8.
Down / Next Image / Delete Last Image Button
18.
Microphone
9.
LCD Flip Screen
19.
Tripod Socket
10.
Digital Lens

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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Slide open the battery cover and install 3
AAA alkaline batteries with the correct
polarity (as illustrated inside the battery
compartment) into the battery
compartment on the front of the camera.
SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for
normal use.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera

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When powering the digital video camera ON for the first time, the camera takes you through the
INITIAL CAMERA SETUP.
Powering the Camera ON
1. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera.
Slide the battery cover on the front of the camera in a downward direction to open the
cover.
Insert 3x AAA (1.5v) batteries (not included) with the correct polarity, according to the
polarity illustrated inside the battery compartment.
Note: Alkaline batteries recommended.
2. Make sure an SD Memory card has been properly inserted into your camera.
The Memory Card slot is located on the side of your digital video camera.
Press the Memory card into the slot until a click sound is heard.
Note: 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.
3. Press the POWER button, on the side of the camera, to turn on the camera.
Setting the Camera Language
1. You will be prompted to select a language for the camera.
The Language selection menu will appear.
2. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP or DOWN direction control
buttons.
3. Press the SET button to confirm the selection.
After selecting a language, the digital video camera opens with the Video Capture mode ready for
you to capture your videos.

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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 video 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 blinking 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
Product type
Digital Video Camera
Digital Video Resolution
720*576(30fps) / 640*480 pixels (30fps) / 320*240 pixels(30fps)
Digital Photo Resolution
2M (1600x1200), 1.3M (1280x1024), VGA (640x480)
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
LCD Display
1.8 Inch TFT
Internal Memory
Limited for test images (3 seconds for video or 2 photos)
External Memory
SD card (up to 16GB) needs to be inserted to use the camera
Zoom
2 x Digital Zoom
Frequency
50Hz / 60 Hz
Scene
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High
Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party
Self Timer
2 seconds / 5 seconds / 10 seconds / Off
Anti-Shake
Yes
White Balance
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent
Multi SnapShots
Yes
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
ISO
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Slide Show
3 seconds / 5 seconds / 10 seconds
Language
English, French ,Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian
Speaker
Built-in
File Format
AVI and JPEG
TV out / Headset
PAL / NTSC / Headset
Power Saving
1 minute / 3 minutes / 5 minutes / Disable
Battery
3 AAA batteries (1.5V)
Transmission interface
USB 1.1
Working temperature
-20~45C
Computer System
Requirements
Window XP SP2 / Vista SP1 / 7
Mac OS X v10.5.x or higher

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Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum
configuration:
Microsoft ® Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7
Pentium ® 4 Processor (or above)
512 MB RAM, with 250MB 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
DirectX 9 or higher
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS
Macintosh with Intel Processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
256 MB RAM, 250 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required

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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.
(SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included)
Powering the Digital Video Camera ON
Press the Power button to turn your camera ON.
The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start.
Powering the Digital Video 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 video 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 Auto Power Off
settings can be set from the Auto Power Off setting in the Video Capture Mode or Photo Capture
Mode menu.
Changing Camera Mode
Your camera has three main modes:
1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video camera
2. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your digital video camera.
3. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the videos and photos
you have already taken with your camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode is 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.