Vivitar DVR620v2 User manual

DVR 620v2 Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What Your Camera Includes......................................................................................................... 2
Parts of the Camera..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup..................................................................................................................... 4
Main Camera Modes.................................................................................................................... 5
Camera Technical Specifications.................................................................................................. 7
Computer System Requirements –Windows............................................................................... 8
Computer System Requirements –Macintosh............................................................................. 8
Using Your Digital Camera........................................................................................................... 9
Changing Camera Mode .............................................................................................................. 9
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 10
Video Capture Mode ...................................................................................................................11
Video Playback Mode................................................................................................................. 13
Photo Capture Mode.................................................................................................................. 17
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 19
Connecting the Camera to a TV................................................................................................. 23
Installing the Software................................................................................................................ 24
Connecting the Camera to the Computer................................................................................... 25
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer.............................................. 26
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 27
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows)............................ 27
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh).......................... 28
Camera Maintenance................................................................................................................. 28
Sakar Warranty Card.................................................................................................................. 29
Technical Support....................................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 30

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this camera. 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.
Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
What Your Camera Includes
1. Digital Video Camera
2. AV Cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card not included

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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
12. USB Connector
2. Delete
13. TV Out Port
3. Menu
14. Strap Hole
4. Mode
15. Tripod socket
5. Shutter
16. USB ejector
6. Up/Zoom In
17. LED Light
7. Down/Zoom Out
18. Lens
8. Left
19. Speaker
9. Right
20. Microphone
10. LCD Screen
21. Battery Cover
11. SD Card Slot

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Initial Camera Setup
When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial
camera setup.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera.
2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.
3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Turning On the Camera
Using the Camera
Insert SD Memory card (up to
16GB) before use.

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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 Shutter/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.
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.
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 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.

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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 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 and 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
(5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels
Video Resolution
640X480pixels (30fps), 320X240pixels (30 fps)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 16GB) –SD Card not included
LCD Display
1.8 Inch TFT ; the LCD screen opens up 180 degree
Lens
f=3.0mm F2.8
Zoom
4X Digital Zoom
Scene
Auto
Image Quality
Normal
White Balance
Auto
Color Effect
Standard
Light Exposure
Auto
ISO
Auto
Frequency
60 Hz
Auto Power Off
3 minutes
Metering
Center
Language
English, French
Microphone
Yes
Speaker
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0 (HS)
System Requirements
Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above
Battery
2 x AA alkaline 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:
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 –Macintosh
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

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Using 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 - 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: When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery”message will appear on the LCD
screen. The camcorder will automatically power off a few moments later.
Auto Power Saving
Your digital camera has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off the camera if it
has not been in use after 3 minutes.
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.

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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 videos and photos.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE
button.
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
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 selection.
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to confirm and select 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 MODE 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 camera. When the
camera is first powered ON, the camera will display by default.
Taking a Video
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera 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 Shutter button to start the video capture.
4) The elapsed time will begin to appear on the top right corner of the LCD screen and a red
indicator will appear in place of the video icon on the screen.
5) To stop the video record, press the Shutter button again.
6) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD card.
7) You can also capture your videos using the Flip Screen. The LCD screen opens 180
degrees to allow Self Portrait image capture. When you would like to quickly and easily
include yourself in the video, simply flip the LCD display out and hold out the front of camera
facing towards you. Make sure you can see yourself within the scene on the LCD screen
and click the Shutter button to begin the recording. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot!

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick
Function buttons.
Button
Function
LEFT
-
UP
Zooms in
RIGHT
-
Down
Zooms out
Shutter/OK
Starts and stops your video capture
Delete
- Allows you to delete last video taken by opening the „Delete This Video‟
option
- Allows you to select the Language when holding down the button for 2
seconds
Menu
Opens the Video Menu options
Video Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:
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 larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s
memory.
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.

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2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select 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 MODE 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.
Language Menu
You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the
Language menu.
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 chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select 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 MODE 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.
Video Playback Mode
When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press
the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review
and delete photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.

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The Playback screen appears with the Playback icon appearing on the top left corner of the
screen.
Playing Captured Videos on Your Camera
1) Press the LEFT/Right buttons to select the image you wish to view.
2) A Video file appears with a Video icon on the bottom left corner of the LCD.
3) Press the Shutter button to play and stop playing your selected video.
Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons
Button
Function
LEFT
- Displays the PREVIOUS image
- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images
UP
- Increases Volume (while playing back your video)
- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images
RIGHT
- Displays the NEXT image
- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images
DOWN
- Decreases Volume (while playing back your video)
- Opens the Thumbnail display.
- Scrolls through your Thumbnail images
Shutter/OK
- Plays the selected video file.
- Stops the selected playing video.
- Opens selected image from the Thumbnail display.
Delete
Allows you to delete your selected video or all of your images (photos and
videos)
Menu
Opens the Video Playback Menu options

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Thumbnail View
Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View.
The images on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction
buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails.
1) Press the DOWN button for the images to appear.
2) Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction buttons to navigate the thumbnails to select the
image you wish to view.
3) Press the Shutter/OK button for the image to appear in full screen.
4) Navigate by pressing the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to scroll around the enlarged
photo.
Note: You can know from the thumbnail what type of image file:
AVI files have a Vappear on the thumbnail image
JPEG files do not have any icons on the thumbnail image
Delete Images with the Delete Button
While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera by pressing the Delete
button. You can choose to either delete the selected image or you can delete all the images.
Delete Current Image:
1) Select the image you wish to delete.
2) Press the Delete button once.
3) A “Delete Current?” message appears on the LCD.
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to delete the image.
Press the RIGHT button to cancel the delete and select the next image.
5) The selected image is deleted.
Delete All Images:
1) Press the Delete button twice.
2) A “Delete All?” message appears on the LCD.
3) Press the Shutter button to delete all the images.
Press the RIGHT button to cancel the delete and select the next image.

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4) All the images captured with the camcorder are irreversibly deleted.
Caution: Please use this Delete feature with care. Once all the images are deleted they are
wiped off the SD card. Please make sure that you only use this feature once you have
downloaded and saved all the images you wish to your computer.
Video Playback Mode Menus
The following is the menu that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode:
Delete Menu
While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu.
1) View the image you would like to delete.
2) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) To delete this one video, select “Delete This Video”.
5) To delete all the images (including all unlocked photos and videos) on your camera‟s
memory card, select “Delete All Images”.
6) Press the Shutter/OK button to select the desired option.
7) You will be asked to confirm your selection.
8) The videos will be deleted as desired.

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Photo Capture Mode
The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera.
When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode by default.
Press the MODE button once enter the Photo Capture mode.
Taking a Picture
1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you
would like to capture.
2) The camera icon will appear on the top left corner of the LCD.
3) Press the UP button to Zoom In and the DOWN button to Zoom Out of the object.
4) Press the Shutter button to capture and save your photo to the memory card.
5) You can also capture your photos using the Flip Screen. The LCD screen opens 180
degrees to allow Self Portrait image capture. When you would like to quickly and easily
include yourself in the photo, simply flip the LCD display out and hold out the front of camera
facing towards you. Make sure you can see yourself within the scene on the LCD screen
and click the Shutter button to capture the moment. It‟s as easy as twist and shoot!
Note: The lower the resolution setting the more photos can be taken. However lower resolution
photos are of less quality than photos taken at higher resolution.

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Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick
Function buttons.
Button
Function
LEFT
-
UP
Zooms in
RIGHT
-
Down
Zooms out
Shutter
Captures your Photo
Delete
- Allows you to delete last photo taken by opening the „Delete This Photo‟
option
- Allows you to select the Language when holding down the button for 2
seconds
Menu
Opens the Photo Menu options
Photo Capture Mode Menus
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:
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 chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select the desired option.

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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 MODE 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.
Language Menu
You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the
Language menu.
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 chosen menu.
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select 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 MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
Photo Playback Mode
When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press
the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review
and delete photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.
The Playback screen appears with the Playback icon appearing on the top left corner of the
screen.