VIV-CV-1224V Digital Camera Binoculars Instruction Manual

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1 VIV-CV-1224V Digital Camera Binoculars Instruction Manual Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 2 Key Features... 2 What s Included... 2 Binoculars Operation... 3 A Quick Look at your Digital Camera Binoculars... 4 Initial Camera Binoculars Setup... 5 Starting Your Camera... 7 Taking Photos... 8 The Camera Modes... 9 Camera Specifications Computer System Requirements Downloading and Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to the Computer Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer Getting Started! Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually Troubleshooting Camera Maintenance Limited One-Year Warranty

3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Digital Camera Binoculars. This device can be used as a digital camera as well as binoculars. Everything you need to take quality digital photos is included with your camera. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. Key Features 12x25 Binoculars 3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera Support Micro SD Memory card Compatible with Windows and Macintosh computers What s Included 1) Digital Camera Binoculars 2) USB cable 3) Attached Neck Strap Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.. 2

4 Binoculars Operation You can use your digital Camera Binoculars as normal binoculars and operate as below. IPD (INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE) ADJUSTMENT The distance between the eyes, called interpupillary distance (IPD), varies from person to person. To achieve perfect alignment of lens to eye, follow these simple steps. 1) Hold your Camera Binoculars in normal viewing position. 2) Grasp each barrel firmly. Move the barrels closer together or further apart until you see a single circular field. Always re-set your binoculars to this position before using. FOCUSING Close your right eye (or cover the right object lens with your hand). Focus the left side by turning the center focus wheel until the object appears sharp and clear. Open your right eye (or uncover the right object lens) and close your left eye (or cover the left object lens). Rotate right eye piece until the object is sharp and clear. Now that both sides are in focus, object at different distances can be focused by rotating the center focus wheel. 3

5 A Quick Look at your Digital Camera Binoculars 4

6 Initial Camera Binoculars Setup INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Your camera requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries into the camera as shown: 1) Open the battery compartment cover. 2) Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity (+/-) as shown in the battery compartment. 3) Close the battery compartment cover. IMPORTANT: The LCD will flash when your batteries are running low and then will automatically switch off in which case you will need to replace the batteries before taking more photos or videos. Note: If you do not intend to use your camera for an extended period, please remove the batteries to avoid battery leakage and corrosion. 5

7 INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD 1) Turn off the camera before inserting a Micro SD Memory Card. 2) Insert a Micro SD card to the card slot in accordance with the direction indicated near the slot. 3) Push the Micro SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the Micro SD card has been inserted correctly. Note: Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. When there is no SD card inserted or the SD card is not correctly inserted, then SD flashes on the LCD. Micro SD Memory card of Class 4 or higher is recommended. 6

8 Starting Your Camera To begin using your camera please follow the steps below: 1) Press the MODE (M) button to power on the camera. 2) The camera emits a beep to confirm that your camera is ready for use. 3) Press the MODE (M) button twice so that default df icon appears on the LCD display. Then, within 5 seconds, press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm for the default mode (mode P3 and frequency 60HZ). 4) After that, the LCD displays the memory percentage that can be still taken under mode P3 for 1 second and then displays the mode P3. It means that you can start capturing photo under the mode P3 (capture photo with 3M resolution). Note: Memory percentage means the percentage of the total memory size of the inserted micro SD memory card. Upon power-on, the mode and settings are kept same as those prior to power-off. The LCD first displays the capture mode for half second and then the memory percentage that can be still taken for 1 second and then the capture mode. Energy Saving Feature: To conserve battery power, if the camera is not in use for 3 minutes, it automatically switches off. 7

9 Taking Photos To begin capturing photos with your camera, please follow the steps bellow: 1) Compose your shot using the Camera Binoculars. 2) Hold the Camera Binoculars steady and press the SHUTTER/OK button to take a photo. The camera beeps when a photo is taken. 3) The photo is saved as a JPEG file in the camera s memory 4) The LCD displays the memory percentage that can be still taken at the resolution of P3 for 1 second and then displays the mode P3. Note: If you would like to change camera mode, you can press the MODE button until the LCD displays the mode you desire and press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm within 5 seconds. How to Proceed When Your Micro SD Memory Card is Full: If the camera beeps twice continuously or if the "CF" flashes on the LCD, this is an indication that the Micro SD memory card is full. When the memory card is full no further image (photo and video) can be taken until the existing images have been downloaded and deleted from the memory card. Alternatively, you can take out the memory card and insert a new Micro SD memory card that is not full. 8

10 The Camera Modes You can change the mode of the camera by pressing the MODE (M) button and within 5 seconds pressing the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and/or execute your selected setting. If the SHUTTER/OK button is not pressed within 5 seconds, the camera will return to the active capture mode that the latest image (photo or video) was taken with and the LCD displays the memory percentage that can still be taken for 1 second and then displays the active capture mode. Note: The capture mode that was confirmed last by the SHUTTER/OK button is referred to as the active capture mode. The camera modes and settings include the following options: MODE / SETTING Power Off Default Setting (P3/60HZ) Self-Timer Mode Capture Video with resolution QVGA Capture Video with resolution VGA 3 Shot Mode Delete/Clear All Delete/Clear Last Photo LCD DISPLAY ICON Capture Photo with Resolution VGA Capture Photo with Resolution 2M Capture Photo with Resolution 1M Frequency Setting / 9

11 Power Off To power off the camera: 1. Press the MODE button until the Power Off icon appears on the LCD screen. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm. The camera switches off. Default Setting Set the capture mode and the frequency as P3 and 60HZ. 1. Press the MODE button until the Default Setting icon appears on the LCD Display. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm. Self-Timer To use the Self-Timer camera feature: 1. Press the MODE button until the Self-Timer icon appears on the LCD screen. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button. 3. A 10 second countdown begins (the camera beeps once a second). 4. After the countdown, a photo is taken using the latest confirmed photo mode. 5. The camera then goes back to the original active mode, which is the capture mode displayed on the camera LCD screen before taking the photo using Self Timer. Video Capture QVGA Resolution To capture a video with the QVGA resolution: 1. Press the MODE button until the Video Capture icon appears on the LCD Display. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button within 5 seconds to confirm. 3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to begin recording your video. The camera beeps and starts recording your video. While the video is recording, line segments can be seen moving on the LCD Display. 4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again to stop the video recording. The video is saved as an AVI file to the Micro SD memory card. 10

12 The LCD displays for 1 second the memory percentage that can be still recorded using and then returns to display. 5. To continue recording your video with QVGA, repeat steps 3 and 4. Note: The Video Capture mode mode using the MODE button. will be displayed on the LCD until you manually change the Video Capture VGA Resolution To capture a video with the VGA resolution: 1. Press the MODE button until the Video Capture icon appears on the LCD Display. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button within 5 seconds to confirm. 3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to begin recording your video. The camera beeps and starts recording your video. While the video is recording, line segments can be seen moving on the LCD Display. 4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again to stop the video recording. The video is saved as an AVI file to the Micro SD memory card. The LCD displays for 1 second the memory percentage that can be still recorded using and then returns to display. 5. To continue recording your video with VGA, repeat steps 3 and 4. Note: The Video Capture mode the mode using the MODE button. will be displayed on the LCD until you manually change 3 Shot Mode To take 3 continuous photos: 1. Press the MODE button until the 3 Shot Mode icon appears on the LCD Display. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button once to immediately capture 3 continuous jpeg photos with the latest confirmed photo mode. 3. The camera then goes back to the original active mode, which is the capture mode displayed on the camera LCD screen before taking the photos using 3 Shot Mode ). Note: The 3 photos taken in this mode are saved individually. 11

13 Delete/Clear All To delete all captured images on the camera: 1. Press the MODE button until the Delete/Clear All icon appears on the LCD Display. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm. The LCD screen then flashes. 3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again within 5 seconds to reconfirm and all images in the camera are permanently deleted. 4. The LCD counter is reset and displays for 1 second the maximum memory percentage (99) that can be still taken. The active capture mode is then displayed. Delete/Clear Last Image To delete the last image taken: 1. Press the MODE button until the Delete/Clear Last icon appears on the LCD Display. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button within 5 seconds to delete the last captured photo/video. 3. The LCD counter then displays for 1 second the updated memory percentage that can be still taken at the resolution of the active capture mode and then displays the active capture mode. Photo Capture VGA Resolution (640 x 480 pixels): To take a photo with the VGA resolution: 1. Press the MODE button until the Photo Resolution 1, P1 icon appears on the LCD. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button within 5 seconds to confirm. 3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to take a photo. 4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again to take another photo, and so on. Note: After taking a photo, the LCD displays for 1 second the updated memory percentage that can still be taken under, and then returns to display. 12

14 Photo Capture 2M Resolution (1600 x 1200 pixels): To take a photo with the 2M resolution: 1. Press the MODE button until the Photo Resolution 2, P2 icon appears on the LCD. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button within 5 seconds to confirm. 3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to take a photo. 4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again to take another photo, and so on. Note: After taking a photo, the LCD displays for 1 second the updated memory percentage that can still be taken under, and then returns to display. Photo Capture 3M Resolution (2048 x 1536 pixels): To take a photo with the 2M resolution: 1. Press the MODE button until the Photo Resolution 3, P3 icon appears on the LCD. 2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button within 5 seconds to confirm. 3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to take a photo. 4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again to take another photo, and so on. Note: After taking a photo, the LCD displays for 1 second the updated memory percentage that can still be taken under, and then returns to display. Frequency / The Frequency feature includes the following options: 50HZ - suitable for the United States, Canada, South America 60HZ - suitable for Europe, Asia, Australia To set the camera for the correct frequency: 1. Press the MODE button until the or icon appears on the LCD. 2. If the LCD displays this means the present frequency is 60HZ, and in order to change to 50HZ press the SHUTTER/OK button. 3. If the LCD displays this means the present frequency is 50HZ, and in order to change to 60HZ press the SHUTTER/OK button. 4. All photos taken after changing frequency are captured at the new frequency. 5. The frequency setting can be changed at any time. 13

15 IMPORTANT: For all image capture, both Photos and Videos: 1. The LCD screen displays the confirmed mode until you manually change the mode by pressing the MODE button. 2. A capture mode is active only after the display of the memory percentage that shows the number of images that can be still taken. Then you can capture a photo or video by pressing the SHUTTER/OK button when the capture mode is active. 3. When the memory card is full, you will see the icon CF flashing on the LCD screen. No further images can be taken unless you follow one of these following instructions: - Clear up the memory card (e.g. by deleting images from your camera or downloading the images to a computer and then deleting them from the memory card) - Change your memory card to a new memory card with available memory. 4. Images taken at higher resolution take up more space on your memory and therefore fewer images can be taken at high resolution than with low resolution. 14

16 Camera Specifications Binoculars: 12 X 25 Digital Camera: Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory CMOS Sensor VGA (640X480), 2M (1600X1200), 3M (2048x1536) QVGA (320x240); VGA (640x480) JPEG (Photo); AVI (Video) Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 88 LCD Lens f=32mm F6.5 Exposure White Balance ISO Self-Timer Microphone Speaker Auto Auto Auto 10 seconds delay, Off No No USB Interface USB 2.0 System Requirements Battery Working Temp. Microsoft Windows 7 or later MAC OSX v10.9 or above 2x AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries 0~45 C 15

17 Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 or later Pentium 4 processor (or above) 250 MB available hard disk space 1 GB of RAM 16-bit Color display, 1024 X 768 pixels CD-ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher MICROSOFT Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher MAC OS MACINTOSH with Intel Processor running Mac OS X v10.9 or later 250 MB available hard disk space 1 GB of RAM Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor CD-ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher Note: - Make sure the latest compatible Adobe Flash Player is installed on your computer. - Internet connection required for access to Social Networks. 16

18 Downloading and Installing the Software You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. The Vivitar AR Experience Image Manager Software can be downloaded and installed via the following online links: WINDOWS OS: MAC OS: 1) Enter the appropriate URL (shown above) into a web browser on your computer. 2) The file for installing the software automatically begins to download to your computer. Please note that the web page appears empty, however the download automatically begins. 3) Locate the downloaded application files on your computer s Downloads folder once the download is complete. 4) Double click on the downloaded application file to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software. 5) Follow all instructions. 6) Once installation is complete, the Vivitar Experience Image Manager opens automatically. Connecting the Camera to the Computer 1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer. 2) USB Device, Ud, appears on the LCD display. 3) The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few moments until the computer recognizes the device. 17

19 Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer A Micro SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1) Select the Get Images button from the Main menu. 2) The Get media from device window opens. 3) You can select to download photos, videos or both. 4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only USB device, then it will be selected automatically. 5) Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files. 6) Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired. 7) Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import. 8) Click the Get Media button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your computer. 9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete. 10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums ready for your use. 18

20 Getting Started! Using the VIVITAR Experience Image Manager you can: Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Flickr, Picasa, Twitter and YouTube Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another Organize your images by creating offline and online albums Edit images using automatic and manual tools Use automatic Geotagging with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the Help guide or Tour from the Help menu. Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS 1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer. 2) Ud appears on the LCD screen. 3) A window appears with a list of options, select Open folder to view files and click OK. 4) Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. 5) Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu. 6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the videos into the Videos/My Videos folder. 7) Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 19

21 TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH 1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer. 2) Ud appears on the LCD screen. 3) The camera s device icon appears on the desktop. 4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. 5) Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Finder s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu. 6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the Movies folder. 7) Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: APPLE IPAD NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the ipad. APPLE IPAD CAMERA CONNECTION For models that are compatible with the ipad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your ipad by following either one of the options below: 1) Connecting your digital camera to your ipad using an ipad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your ipad, then attach your digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector. NOTE: ipad Camera Connector not included. This may be purchased separately. 2) Using an ipad SD Card Reader: Connect the SD Card Reader to your ipad, then insert your digital camera's Memory card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's Micro SD card. NOTE: ipad SD Card Reader not included. This may be purchased separately. After you make the connection, your ipad automatically opens the Photos application, which allows you choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums. 20

22 Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos and selected the Get Images button. I get a message that the images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What do I do? A: First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again. Note: With test photos, if the camera's power is off before you upload them to the computer, the photos are not stored in the camera s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before the camera's power is off. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card, then all the photos should appear. Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures? A: This camera requires an SD card for normal use. If the camera's power is off, nothing will happen to the images stored on the SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss. Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? A: All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there. 21

23 Camera Maintenance The digital Camera Binoculars is a delicate device. Please handle your Camera Binoculars with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your Camera Binoculars to heat sources. Do not use your Camera Binoculars in wet or moist conditions. WARNING: DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES. DO NOT MIX ALKALINE, STANDARD (CARBON ZINC) OR RECHARGEABLE (NICKEL CADMIUM) BATTERIES. ATTENTION: 1) Batteries should be replaced by an adult. 2) Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. 3) Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. 4) Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. 5) Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera. Note: If the camera is not in use for a long period of time, the batteries left inside this product may corrode or leak. It is recommended to remove the batteries when the camera is not in use for an extended period of time. 6) The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. 7) Do not dispose of this product in fire. 8) Small parts not for children under 3 years of age. 9) Do not touch or modify the internal components other than to replace the batteries. 10) Please keep this instruction guide for future use. Required California Warning; WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

24 Limited One-Year Warranty Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the product at no charge for parts or labor. Time period of this warranty: The time period of this warranty starts from the date of the original purchase and expires on the first anniversary date of purchase. What is not covered by this warranty: No express or implied warranty is made for any defects in this product which result from accident, abuse, misuse, failure to operate the product in accordance with relevant instructions, neglect, immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquids, extremes of climate, fungus, excessive wear and tear/cosmetic damage and defects resulting from other extraneous causes such as unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification. This warranty shall not extend to any incidental or consequential damages arising from the purchase, use or inability to use this product even if Vivitar has been advised of such damages. The laws of some countries and some States thereof do not allow the limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may apply to you. What to do when service is needed: STEP 1: Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materials and a sturdy mailing container to prevent damage in transit. STEP 2: Include in package: a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt). b) Detailed description of your problem. c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem. STEP 3: Return item (insured) to: (in the U.S.): Vivitar Attn : Technical Support 195 Carter Drive Edison NJ

25 When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event the product is deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy a handling charge for the return of the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from country and State to State thereof. For more information visit our website FCC Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. 24