Vivitar DVR 528v2 User manual

DVR 528v2
Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What‟s Included............................................................................................................................ 2
Parts of the Camera..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 4
Main Camera Modes.................................................................................................................... 7
Camera Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 8
Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS..................................................................... 9
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS ............................................................................... 9
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera..................................................................................... 10
Changing Camera Mode .............................................................................................................11
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 12
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 13
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 27
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 31
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 46
Connecting the Camera to a TV................................................................................................. 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
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)............................ 55
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh).......................... 56
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 56
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 57
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 58
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 58

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder. Everything you need to take quality digital
photos and videos 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 video recorder supports an SD Memory Card (up to 16GB).
In order to use your digital video recorder normally, it is strongly recommended to insert the
SD Memory card before use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
What’s Included
1. Digital Video Recorder
2. USB cable
3. TV Cable
4. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
Software Installation CD
5. Hand Strap (not shown)
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1. LCD Screen Power
13.POWER Button
2. Microphone
14.SD Card Slot
3. Shutter Button
15.Tripod Socket
4. Battery Compartment
16.Self-Timer LED
5. Up/Zoom In Button
17.Compensating LED
6. Left Button
18.Speaker
7. OK Button
19.Lens
8. Right/Self Timer (Photo)/Resolution (Video)
20.DV/DSC/Playback Button
9. Down / Zoom Out / Thumbnail View
21.LED On / Off
10.USB Port
22.DISPLAY Button
11.AV (TV Out) Port
23.Hand Strap
12.MENU Button

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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 3 x AAA batteries (not included).
Alkaline batteries recommended.
SD Memory Card (up to 16GB)
needed for normal use.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Selecting
the modes
Accessing
the menu

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When powering the digital video recorder ON for the first time the digital video recorder will take
you through the initial setup.
Powering the Digital video recorder ON
1. Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been
inserted properly into your digital
video recorder, according to the
polarity shown inside the battery
compartment.
Use 3x 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
2. SD Card
Make sure an SD card 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
digital video recorder (see SD icon by the SD card slot).
- Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has
been inserted correctly.
Note:
After the digital video recorder 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

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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 camera from saving capturedphotos
to the SD card.
3. Power On
Flip open the LCD screen and press the POWER button , located on the inside wall, to
turn on the digital video recorder.
Setting the Language
You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera.
1. The Language selection menu will appear.
2. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN direction control buttons.
3. Press the OK button to confirm the selection.
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 by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to
choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting.
Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the OK button to confirm the selection
and move to the next part of the camera setup.

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Main Camera Modes
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the DV/DSC/Playback (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 to start the
record. A red 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 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 DV/DSC/Playback button (MODE) 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 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 camera.
After turning on your camera, press the DV/DSC/Playback button (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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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
2592X1944 (5M), 2048X1536 (3M), 1600X1200 (2M),
1280X1024 (1M), 640X480 (VGA)
Video Resolution
1280X720(HD), 640X480(VGA), 320X240(QGVA)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 16GB)
LCD Display
2.0 Inch TFT
Lens
F3.0 Fixed Focus
Zoom
Video: 4 X Digital Zoom (VGA/QVGA) ; 2 X Digital Zoom (HD)
Photo: 4 X Digital Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent
Scene
Auto, Scenery, Portrait, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, High
Sensitivity, Sport, Beach, Party
Color Effect
Standard, Sepia, Monochrome, Vivid
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Multi Snapshots (Burst)
Yes
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian,
Russian, Turkish, Greek, Swedish
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and Windows 7
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
3 * AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended.
Working Temperature
0~45C

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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 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 –MAC OS
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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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera
comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use.
Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.
(SD card up to 16GB required - 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 will automatically turn
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’settings menu (in the Video and
Photo Capture mode Menus).

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Changing Camera Mode
Your digital video recorder has three main modes:
1. Video Capture Mode (DV) - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera.
2. Photo Capture Mode (DSC) - 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 digital video recorder 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 videos and photos.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the
DV/DSC/Playback (MODE) button on the bottom left of the LCD Panel.
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 Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display

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Navigating the Menus
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for
the current mode.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button to select and save the highlighted menu option.
5. If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the right
of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide
to change them again at a later time.
6. Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do
not display this icon when selected.
7. At any time you can press the MENU button to exit the menus and return to the previous
screen.

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Video Capture Mode
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video recorder.
When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode.
Taking a Video
1. While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct your digital video recorder at the
scene you would like to capture.
2. Click the UP/Zoom In and DOWN/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera
display if desired.
3. Press the LED ON/OFF button on the left of the LCD panel to turn the LED light On to better
illuminate the area you would like to capture on video.
4. Press the Shutter button on the top of the digital video camera to start the video capture.
5. You will see a red blinking icon at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress.
6. To stop the video record, press the Shutter button again.
7. The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD memory card.
Hide/Show the LCD Icons
The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired.
1. Press the DISPLAY button once to hide the display of the icons on the screen.
2. Press the DISPLAY button twice. The LCD will go blank in standby mode.
3. Press the DISPLAY button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.
LED Flash Light
To add more light in a dark situation the camera has a LED flash light.
1. Press the LED ON/OFF button once to turn the LED On.
2. Press the LED ON/OFF button again to turn the LED Off

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Button
Function
Left
No function
Up
Zooms In
Right
Changes Video Resolution
Down
Zooms out
Other
Shutter
Begins and ends video capture
MENU
Opens and exits the menu options for Video Capture Mode
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT directions
control buttons.
DV/DSC/Playback
MODE
Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and
Playback Mode
OK
Saves your selected menu option
LED ON/OFF
Turns on and off the LED light
DISPLAY
Hides and shows the display icons seen on the LCD screen
Puts the camera in standby mode (the screen turns black)

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Video Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

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Scene Menu
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to
your current environment.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Image Resolution Menu
The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your
camera‟s memory.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Resolution
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Image Quality Menu
The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more
memory on your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scrolland select the Image Qualitymenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Anti-Shake Menu
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera
while capturing the image.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Anti-Shake menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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White Balance Menu
The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images
depending on the type of light source in the current environment.
Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the
camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and selectthe White Balance menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Color Effect Menu
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.

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Image Sharpness Menu
You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level
dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Sharpness
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.
6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen
9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
Light Exposure Menu
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens.
This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.
When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the
negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using
the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera.
1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure
menu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu option.
4. Press the OK button to select and save the desired option.