Vivitar DVR 945HD User manual

DVR 945HD Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
What‟s Included ....................................................................................................................................2
Camera Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................3
Computer System Requirements –Windows........................................................................................4
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh......................................................................................4
Parts of the Camera..............................................................................................................................5
Initial Camera Setup .............................................................................................................................6
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera......................................................................................9
Changing Camera Mode.......................................................................................................................9
Navigating the Menus .........................................................................................................................10
Camera Options: Flash LED Lights, Macro.........................................................................................11
Video Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................12
Video Playback Mode .........................................................................................................................25
Photo Capture Mode...........................................................................................................................29
Photo Playback Mode.........................................................................................................................45
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to the HDTV.............................................................................51
Installing the Software.........................................................................................................................52
Connecting the Camera to the Computer............................................................................................53
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer.......................................................54
Get started!.........................................................................................................................................55
Transferring Images from my Camera to my 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 video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos
and videos is included with your digital video camera.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Note: Your digital video camera 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 only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video camera.
What‟s Included
1) Digital Video Camera
2) USB cable
3) TV Cable
4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software
Installation CD
5) Lens Cover Strap
6) Hand Strap (not shown)
Note: Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Memory card and batteries not included.

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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
4032x3024(12M) / 3648x2736(10M) / 3648x2048(7MHD) /
2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) / 1920x1080(2M-HD) /
640x480(VGA)
Video Resolution
1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Memory card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.7 Inch TFT
Lens
f=5.7mm, F2.8
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 / Beach
Language
English / French / Spanish / Portuguese / German /
Dutch / Italian / Russian / Turkish
Flash
2 LED Flash lamps
Self-Timer
2 / 5 or 10 second delay
Anti-Shake
Yes
Print Photos
Yes
Face Detect
Yes
Smile Capture
No
Macro Switch
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7 ;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
0~40 ℃

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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:
Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3,Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
512 MB of RAM, with 250 MB of free 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
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh
To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following minimum
configuration:
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
256 MB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required

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

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Initial Camera Setup
Flip open the LCD screen. When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you
through the initial camera setup.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Installing the Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, 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 camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some camera 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 camera 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

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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 card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera.
SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
- Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera.
- Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been
inserted correctly.
Note:
After the camera is powered on, an 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 islockedthis will prevent the camera fromsaving captured photos to the SDcard.
3) Powering ON the camera
Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

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Setting the Camera Language
1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will
appear. 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 camera
setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to
exit the setup.
Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default
settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera.
Setting the Date and Time
The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the SET button to confirm the selection and move to the
next part of the camera 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 camera.
The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟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. 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. Highlight the
desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the selection.
After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use.

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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.
(SDHC Class 4 card up to 32GB - SD Card not included)
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 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 time can be set
from the „Auto Power Off‟menu settings.
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.
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.