Vivitar DVR48K User manual

DVR48K
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Important Safety Precautions
When using your Vivitar 4K Waterproof Camcorder, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CAMCORDER.
2. Shut down immediate and remove the battery if it is exposed to water or
short circuiting.
3. Do not allow children or the infirm to play with your camcorder without
adult supervision.
4. Do not expose your camcorder to excessive heat, flames or fire.
5. Always press all buttons or switches carefully. Do not manhandle your
camcorder.
6. Do not use in extremely dry environments, as this can lead to static
discharge during usage.
7. Do not expose your camcorder to temperatures above 50°C.
8. Do not attempt to repair this product yourself. Contact a qualified service
center if your dash cam is in need of service.
9. Do not drop, puncture or expose your camcorder to excessive trauma.
10. Your camcorder is not intended for commercial use.
11. Do not place near objects that generate a strong magnetic field.
12. Unplug this device when not in use for long periods of time or during
lightning storms.
13. Only use the supplied battery. Do not use if the battery has expanded
or leaked. If the battery or any parts have been swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
14. Do not operate your camcorder while you are driving an automobile.
15. Store in a cool, dry environment when not in use.
16. Before use, make sure that the battery has been fully charged and that a
suitable memory card inserted.
BATTERY WARNING:
-Do not dispose of in fire or expose to excessive heat.
-Do not crush, puncture, incinerate, or short circuit
external contacts.
-Please recycle or dispose of the battery properly.
Contact your local recycling facilities and/or the
manufacturer for further information.
CAUTION

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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................... 3
Features ....................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents .................................................................................... 3
A Quick Look at your Camcorder .................................................... 4-5
Button Functions ...................................................................................... 6
Inserting a Memory Card ........................................................................
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7
Opening and Closing the Battery Cover 8
Charging the Battery .............................................................................. 9
Powering On & Off .................................................................................... 10
Switching Modes ...................................................................................... 11
Video Mode/Recording Videos .......................................................... 12
Photo Mode/Taking Photos ............................................................. 13
Playback Mode and Deleting Files ................................................... 14
Playback on a TV .................................................................................... 15
Formatting Micro SD Memory Card ................................................ 17
Connecting to a Computer................................................................ 16
Accessing Menus .....................................................................................18
Setting Menu (For Photo Mode)........................................................ 19
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Setting Menu (For Video Mode)
............................................... 21Setting Menu (For Playback Mode)
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Specifications ............................................................................................. 23
Maintenance and Care .......................................................................... 23
FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................... 24
Vivitar Warranty Card ........................................................................... 25-26
Setup Menu (Camcorder Settings)

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Vivitar 4K Waterproof Camcord-
er, item DVR48K. You can use your camcorder to capture high
quality videos and photos. In order to get the best results when
using this device, please read this manual first before using.
Features
-3” Touch Screen, 270° Rotatable Display
-Waterproof Rating Up to IPX8
-Real 4K Ultra HD Video Recording
-Max. 56 Megapixel Photo Resolution
-18X Super Digital Zoom
-HDMI Output
-Rechargeable Lithium Battery
-Waterproof Camcorder
-Micro USB Charging Cable
-Camera Bag
-HDMI Cable
-Rechargeable Lithium Battery
-Instruction Manual with Warranty Information
Package Contents

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A Quick Look at Your Camcorder
REAR VIEW
FRONT VIEW
Lens
Cover Lock
LCD Screen
Battery Cover
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Battery
USB Port
HDMI Port
Memory Card Slot

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A Quick Look at Your Camcorder (cont.)
Memory Card Cover
Power Button
Tripod Mount
Busy Light Indicator
Charging Light Indicator
Menu Button
BOTTOM VIEW
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
Zoom/Volume Button
Record/Shutter
Button
DOWN Button
UP Button
Mode/OK Button
Speaker
Microphone

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Button Functions
-Press to power on the camcorder.
-Press and hold to power o the camcorder.
-Press to pull up settings menu.
-Press to exit menu or return to previous menu.
-Press the UP & DOWN Buttons to toggle through
selections on the display screen.
-Press to switch between camera modes.
-Zoom in or out in (wide/telephoto) in photo/video mode.
-Adjust volume during video playback.
-Toggle through menus.
Power Button
Menu Button
UP & DOWN Buttons
Mode Button
Zoom/Volume Button
-In video mode, press to start and stop recording.
-In photo mode, press to take a picture.
Record/Shutter Button

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Before powering on your camcorder, insert a Micro SD memory
card into the memory card slot. A Micro SD memory card is
required in order to store recorded photos and videos. To
ensure smooth performance, it is recommended to use a
memory card rated class 10 or above, with a capacity between
16-128GB.
NOTE:
1. If a “Card is Full” error message appears on your display
screen, you can either delete files or use another card in
order to take more photos or videos.
Inserting a Memory Card
2. You may need to format a memory card for the
camcorder to recognize it properly. Be sure to backup
any files stored on a memory card before formatting, as
the formatting process will delete all files stored on the
card.
1. Close the monitor to
turn off device
2. Open the battery
cover
3. Insert a Micro SD
card into the
memory card slot.
Push the Micro SD
card inward once,
then pull it out.

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Opening and Closing the Battery Cover
To Open the Battery Cover
1.Slide the cover lock downward
and hold.
2. While holding the cover lock
down, push the battery cover to the
right.
3. Lift the cover slowly.
To Close the Battery Cover
1. Flip down the battery cover.
2. Press the cover down while sliding
it to the left until it clicks into place.
Make sure the waterproof seal fits
around the edge of the cover.
NOTE: The cover lock automatically
goes to LOCK position when battery
cover is properly closed. If the
security lock is on UNLOCK position,
the cover is not properly closed.
CAUTION
Do not let water or debris
get inside the battery cover,
doing so will result in
damage to battery and
waterproof seal. Damages or
scratches to the waterproof
seal and battery cover will
compromise waterproofing
ability and result in leaks.

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Charging the Battery
A rechargeable battery is included
with your camcorder.
Open the battery cover and insert
battery into the battery slot. The
battery should slide securely in
place.
Plug the Micro USB Charging Cable
into the USB port. Then attach the
other end of the cable to a
computer or an AV adapter. Plug
the AV adapter to an electric outlet.
The charging light indicator will emit a green
light while device is charging.

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Powering On & Off
Powering On
NOTES:
1. Your camcorder will also power on or power off by opening or
closing the screen.
2. When not used for an extended period, your camcorder will
automatically power off in order to save power.
Press and hold the Power button to power off your camcorder.
Powering Off
When Powering on, the BUSY light
indicator will emit a red light.
To power on your camcorder, press the Power button.

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Selecting a Mode
To switch between video, photo, and playback mode, press the
Mode/OK button while the camcorder screen is on capture.
Each mode will be indicated by their unique screen displays.
Switching Modes

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After powering on your camcorder, press the Mode/OK button
on the side of your camcorder to switch between modes. Video
mode will be indicated by the features on the display screen.
Recording a Video
To record a video, press the Shutter button on your camcorder
to start recording a video. Press the Shutter button again to end
your video recording.
Default Video Recording Display Screen
Video Mode/Recording Videos
Video mode icon
EV
Audio Resolution
Recording Time
Date Time Battery
Memory Card

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After powering on your camcorder, press the Mode/OK button
on the side of your camcorder to switch between modes. Photo
mode will be indicated by the features on the display screen.
Taking a Picture
To take a picture, press the Shutter button to focus and press
down all the way to take the picture.
Default Photo Display Screen
Photo Mode/Taking Photos
Photo mode icon
EV
ISO
White
Balance
Quality
Time-lapse capture
Resolution
Photo Number
Date Battery
Memory card
Time

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To enter playback mode, press the Mode/OK button until you
see playback mode display screen.
Once in playback mode, use the Up & Down buttons to toggle
through videos or photos. Press the Shutter button on your
camcorder to play or pause videos. Use the Zoom/Volume
button to adjust volume.
Deleting Files
Select unwanted files and press Menu button to open menu.
Use Mode/OK button to Select [DELETE] then select [DELETE
THIS FILE] then select [YES/NO]
Playback Mode Display Screen
Playback Mode and Deleting Files
Photo Display Screen Video Display Screen

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1. Connect one of the included HDMI cable to the
HDMI port on your camcorder.
2. Connect the other end to the HDMI In port on
your television.
3. Set the TV input to HDMI in.
4. Playback images on the camcorder.
Playback on a TV

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1. Connect one end of the included USB-C cable into the USB
port on your camcorder.
2. Connect the other end to an available USB port on your
computer. Once connected your camcorder’s battery can be
charged or you can transfer files from your camcorder’s memory
card to your computer.
3. Flip the camcorder screen open. Once connected to the
computer, the screen display will look like this:
4. To transfer files, select Mass Storage. The computer will
display the camcorder’s memory card disk and will transfer the
files to the memory card.
5. Your camcorder will now act similarly to a thumb drive or
other mass storage device. In Windows computers, a removable
disk drive will mount in your My Computer or My PC window. You
can click on this drive to access your photos. On computers
running Mac OS an extra drive will mount on your desktop.
Connecting to a Computer

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Formatting Micro SD Memory Card
NOTE:
Formatting the memory card will
erase all of the data stored on it. The
data will be irrecoverable.
Make sure to save your important
data on a PC before formatting.
You may need to format the memory card for the camcorder to
be able to recognize it properly. The Micro SD card file system
should be formated to FAT/exFAT.
To format the memory card, press the Menu button twice (or
press Menu button once and use the Zoom/Volume button) to
open the Setup menu.
In the Setup menu, press the Up & Down buttons to move
selection to Format, then press Mode/OK to choose [Format].
Repeat to choose [OK].

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Accessing Menus
Each mode has a corresponding menu that is accessed with the
Menu button. To change photo or video settings, the correspond-
ing mode must be running. To access photo settings, photo mode
must be on. To access video settings, video mode must be on.
The two menu categories are labeled as Photo/Video and Setup.
Press the Zoom/Volume
button to shift between
camera/video and setup
menus.
Use the Up & Down buttons
to move through the
selections. Press Mode/OK
to select an option.
Press the Menu button to go to Setup menu, or press again
to exit menu.

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Setting Menu (For Photo Mode)
The following photo settings can be changed when in photo mode.
Picture
Settings
Photo Size
56 Mega Pixels
48 Mega Pixels
30 Mega Pixels
24 Mega Pixels
20 Mega Pixels
16 Mega Pixels
12 Mega Pixels
8 Mega Pixels
5 Mega Pixels
Time-Lapse Capture
Turn ON/OFF
Metering Mode
Average
Center-Weighted
Spot
Sharpness
Strong
Normal
Soft
Sensitivity (ISO)
AUTO
100
200
400
800
1600
Self-Timer
O
2S Timer
5S Timer
10S Timer
Color Filter
Color Filter
Black & White
Sepia
Photo Burst
O
3 Photos Per Shot
Quality
Fine
Normal
Economy
White Balance
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Exposure Setting
+3.0, +2.0, +2.0, +0.0
-1.0, -2.0, -3.0