Vivitar DVR 560HD User manual

DVR 560HD
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
Using Your Digital Camera ......................................................................................................... 10
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 10
Navigating the Menus..................................................................................................................11
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 12
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 21
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 25
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 36
Connecting the Camera to a TV................................................................................................. 40
Connecting the Camera to a Headset........................................................................................ 41
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 42
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 43
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer.............................................. 44
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 45
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)............................ 45
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh).......................... 46
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 46
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 47
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 48

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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 32GB).
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.
As this is a HD device, it is strongly recommended to use High Speed SD Memory Card of
Class 4 or Class 6 for best video performance.
Usually, a Class 4 card is marked with a and a Class 6 card is marked with a .
What’s Included
1. Digital Video Recorder
2. USB cable
3. TV Cable
4. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
5. Hand Strap
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1.
Power
10.
Down / ViviLink
2.
Photo/Video Shutter
11.
LCD Screen
3.
T / Zoom In
12.
Lens
4.
W / Zoom Out
13.
Battery Compartment
5.
MODE
14.
SD Memory Card Slot
6.
SET
15
USB/AV Slot
7.
Left / Scene
16.
Wrist Strap Connector
8.
Up / Exposure / Slide Show
17.
Microphone /Speaker
9.
Right / Delete
18.
Tripod Socket

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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 4 x AAA batteries.
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Selecting
the modes
Accessing
the menu
Insert SD Memory card
(up to 32GB) before use.
Note: High Speed SD card of
Class 4 or higher is
recommended.

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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. Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder.
Use 4 xAAA (1.5v) batteries. Rechargeable batteries are not recommended for use.
2. Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your digital video recorder (inserted
until a click sound is heard).
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
inserted properly.
3. 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
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: “Setup Camera?” Select “Yes” to continue or
“Cancel” to exit the setup.
Note: If you select “Cancel” 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
using the menus in the camera.

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Setting the ViviLink Default Option
Once the Language has been set, you will be asked to “Confirm ViviLink Photo and Video Social
Network site” 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.
2. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the
selection.
3. Next you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos.
4. Highlight the desired default social network and press the SET button to confirm the
selection.
5. After the ViviLink Video option is confirmed the camera is now ready to use.

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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 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 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
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(5M) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3M) 2048 x 1536 pixels,
(2M) 1600 x 1200 pixels, (2M HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and
(VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolution
1280x720pixels (30 fps), 720x400 pixels (30 fps), 640X480
pixels (30 fps), 320X240 pixels (30 fps)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB), the high speed SD card of Class 4 or
higher is recommended
LCD Display
1.8 Inch TFT
Lens
3P
Zoom
4X 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
Interface
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above
Battery
4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
Working Temperature
-20~45℃

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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:
Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7
512 MB RAM, with 100MB 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
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5 or later
256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime 6 or higher
Internet connection required