Vivitar DVR 960HD User manual

DVR 960HD
Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
What‟s Included .........................................................................................................................3
Parts of the Camera...................................................................................................................4
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................5
Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................8
Camera Technical Specifications...............................................................................................9
Computer System Requirements –WINDOWS OS.................................................................10
Computer System Requirements –MAC OS...........................................................................10
Using Your Digital Camera....................................................................................................... 11
Changing Camera Mode.......................................................................................................... 11
Navigating the Menus..............................................................................................................12
Video Capture Mode................................................................................................................13
Video Playback Mode..............................................................................................................28
Photo Capture Mode................................................................................................................32
Photo Playback Mode..............................................................................................................51
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV or HDTV...........................................................57
Installing the Software..............................................................................................................59
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................60
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer............................................61
Get started!..............................................................................................................................62
Transferring Images Manually .................................................................................................63
Camera Maintenance ..............................................................................................................63
Sakar Warranty Card...............................................................................................................64
Technical Support....................................................................................................................65
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................65

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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:
A Class 4 SD card or higher is required.
Most SD cards have a symbol with a “C” and a number within. Make sure the number
inside is a 4 or higher, .
Your digital video recorder supports a Class 4 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.
Class 4 SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
What’s Included
1. Digital Video Recorder
2. Lithium Battery
3. USB cable
4. TV Cable
5. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
6. HDMI Cable
7. AC Adapter and Dock Charger
8. Lens Cover Strap
9. Hand Strap (not shown)
Note: SD Memory Card not included.

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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
15. LCD Screen
2. Zoom Out / Zoom In
16. Optical Lens
3. Photo Shutter Button
17. LED Light
4. ViviLink Button
18. USB Port
5. Menu Button
19. AV-Out
6. MODE Button
20. HDMI Port
7. Up / EV+ Button / Slideshow
21. SD Memory Card Slot (Inside the Battery Compartment)
8. Video Shutter Button
22. Battery Compartment
9. Right Button / Delete Button
23. Wrist Tripod Socket
10.Joystick/ OK Button / LED Light On-Off
24. Hand Strap
11.Down / EV- Button
25. MODE Indicating Lamp
12.Left / Self-Timer Button
26. Lens Cover
13.Speaker
27. Lens Cover Strap
14.Microphone

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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Charge before using your camera for the
first time.
To Charge the Lithium Battery:
- Insert the battery into the Dock Charger
- Connect the USB cable to the Dock
Charger and the other end of the cable
either to your computer USB slot or to the
supplied AC Adapter (which you then plug
into an electrical outlet).
- Charge light will turn off when the battery is
fully charged.
Insert Lithium battery (as shown above).
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Important: You must
use a Class 4 SD card
or higher SD card
only.
Insert SD Memory
card (up to 32GB)
before use.

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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 lithium battery has been charged and inserted properly.
To charge the lithium battery:
- Insert the battery into the Dock Charger (supplied)
- Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the Dock Charger and the other end of the cable
either to your computer USB slot or to the supplied AC Adapter (which you then plug into an
electrical outlet).
- Charge light will turn off when battery is fully charged.
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.
Important - You must use a Class 4 SD card or higher SD card only. Insert SD
Memory Card (up to 32GB) before use.
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 OK 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.

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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.
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 OK button to confirm the selection and move to the
next part of the camera setup.
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 OK 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 OK 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 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 Video 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 Video 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 MODE button once to open the Photo Capture mode.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Photo 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 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
(8MP) 3264 x 2448 pixels, (7MP HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels,
(5MP) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3MP) 2048 x 1536 pixels,
(2MP HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels
Video Resolution
(FHD) 1440 x 1080, (HD) 1280 x 720 (default), (VGA) 640X480
pixels (30 fps), (QVGA) 320X240 pixels (30 fps)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
2.7 Inch TFT
Lens
f=5.5mm-66mm, F 3.9~4.4
Zoom
12X Optical Zoom
Exposure
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Incandescent
Scene
Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Scenery / Night Portrait / High
Sensitivity / Sport / Beach / Party
Color Effect
Standard, Sepia, Monochrome, Vivid
Anti-Shake
Yes
Face Detect (Photo only)
Yes
Smile Capture (Photo only)
Yes
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Self-Timer
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Multi Snapshots (Burst)
Yes
Language
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian,
Turkish, French
Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
System Requirements
Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1 or Windows 7/ Mac OSX 10.5.x and
above
Battery
NP40 Lithium (supplied)
Working Temperature
0~40℃

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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 ServicePack 3,WindowsVista with Service Pack1 orWindows 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
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