DVR 788HD Digital Camcorder User Manual 2009-2016 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 1 What s Included... 2 Parts of the Camera... 3 Initial Setup... 4 Powering the Camera ON... 5 Main Camcorder Modes... 8 Camcorder Technical Specifications... 9 Minimum System Requirements... 10 WINDOWS OS... 10 MACINTOSH OS... 10 Camcorder Mounts and Accessories...11 Remote Control... 11 Waterproof Case... 12 Installing the Bicycle Mount: Handlebar Clamp... 13 Installing the Helmet Mounting System... 13 Powering Your Digital Camcorder ON/OFF... 14 Turning Power On and Off... 14 Auto Power OFF Power Saving... 14 Changing Camcorder Mode... 15 Video Capture Mode... 16 Taking a Video... 16 Status Icon Description... 17 Photo Capture Mode... 19 Status Icon Description... 19 Playback Mode... 21 Viewing Captured Images... 21 Deleting Captured Images... 21 Playing Captured Videos on Your Camcorder... 22 Playing A Photo Slide show... 23 Status Icon Description... 23 Menu Options... 25 Navigating the Menus... 25 General Camcorder Settings Menus... 25 Video Capture Mode Menus... 26 Photo Capture Mode Menus... 28 Playback Mode Menus... 31 General Camcorder setting Menus... 33 Installing the Software... 37 Installing the Software Using the CD ROM... 37 Installing the Software Using the Online Link... 39 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer... 39 Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer... 40
Getting Started!... 41 Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually... 41 Transferring Photos and Videos: WINDOWS... 41 Transferring Photos and Videos: MACINTOSH... 42 Transferring Photos and Videos: Apple ipad... 42 Camcorder Maintenance... 43 Sakar Warranty Card... 43 Technical Support... 44 Troubleshooting... 44
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camcorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your digital camcorder needs a Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately. IMPORTANT: Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher is required. This digital camcorder is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your digital camcorder without the software by directly accessing the camcorder s memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder. 1
What s Included 1) Action Camcorder 2) USB Cable 3) AC Adapter 4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 5) Waterproof Casing 6) Remote Control 7) Bicycle Mount 8) Helmet Mount and Strap 9) Camera Shield and 360 Rotating Mount Note: Micro SD Memory card not included. 2
Parts of the Camera 1. LCD Screen 2. Microphone 3. Lens 4. Speaker 5. LED Busy Indicator (Red) 6. Power / Menu / Exit Button 7. Mode / OK Button 8. USB Cover 9. Reset Button 10. Micro USB Port 11. Micro SD Memory Card Slot 12. Shutter / Down Button 13. LED Charging Indictor (Blue) 3
Initial Setup Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card To charge the built-in lithium battery: 1. Power off the camcorder. 2. Connect the included USB cable to the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable to a power source such as a computer or included AC Adapter. 3. The status light (blue) turns off when battery is fully charged. NOTE: While the camcorder is recharging it cannot be used to capture images. Class 4 or higher Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32 GB) needed for normal use. Memory Card not included. Turning on the Camera Using the Camera Long press the Power button to turn on the camcorder. 4
POWERING THE CAMERA ON CHARGING THE BATTERY To charge the battery, follow either one of the charging methods below: CHARGING VIA THE COMPUTER 1. Power off the camera. 2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on the camcorder. Connect the other end to the USB interface of your computer. See images below: 1 and 2. 3. The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged. See image below: 3. 5
CHARGING VIA THE AC ADAPTER 1. Power off the camera. 2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB slot on the camcorder. Connect the other end to the cable to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter into a power socket. See images below: 1 and 2. 3. The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged. See image below: 3. BATTERY INDICATOR The following icons appear on the camera and indicate the status of the camera s battery power level: Battery Indicator Description The battery level is full. The battery level is half. The battery level is low, indicating to prepare for recharging the built-in lithium battery. If the no battery level icon shows, the battery is almost exhausted and the camcorder automatically turns off after a moments. Low Battery flashes once the battery level is completely exhausted and the camcorder automatically turns off after a few seconds. 6
INSTALLING THE SD MEMORY CARD Make sure the Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your digital camcorder. Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher is required. Memory card not included. To properly insert the Memory card: 1) Power off the camcorder. 2) Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction as shown on the camcorder (see SD icon on the Micro SD card cover). 3) Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the memory card has been inserted correctly. 4) If the memory card has successfully been inserted an icon appears on the LCD screen. 5) To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out. 6) If the card is inserted or removed while the camcorder's power is on, it may damage the card and/or any recorded data. Always confirm that the power is off before inserting the card into the camcorder. Note: After the digital camcorder is powered on, a Memory icon appears on the LCD display. If you do not see the icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. Make sure there is room on the Micro SD Memory Card to capture images. If the memory card is full, additional images cannot be captured and saved to the card. POWERING ON THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER Long press the POWER button, located on the side of the camcorder, to turn on the camcorder. 7
Main Camcorder Modes Your digital camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE (M) button on your digital camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. VIDEO CAPTURE MODE Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON. To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start recording. A red, blinking record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your camera s memory card. To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, short press the Power button while in the Video Capture mode. PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE (M) button once to open the Photo Capture mode. To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button. The picture is automatically saved to your camera s memory card. To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, short press the Power button while in the Photo Capture mode. PLAYBACK MODE (PHOTOS & VIDEOS) Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your digital camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, 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 captured to view, edit or delete them as desired. To access the various menus for the Playback ode for photos and videos, short press the Power button while in the Playback mode. 8
Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor Video Resolution Photo Resolution CMOS Sensor FHD (1920x1080) HD (1280 720) 8M (3264x2448) 5M (2592x1944) 3M (2048x1536) 1M (1280x960) File Format External Memory LCD Display Focus Range White Balance Light Exposure Metering Auto Power Off AVI (Video), JPEG (Photo) Micro SD Memory card, Class 4 or higher, up to 32GB 1.4 TFT 120CM-Infinity Auto, Daily, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten ±2, ±1.7, ±1.3, ±1.0, ±0.7, ±0.3, Auto Center, Multi, Spot Off, 1 min., 3 min., 5 min. Interface USB 2.0 System Requirements Battery MICROSOFT Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP1) or 7 MACINTOSH OSX v10.5.x and above Built-in Lithium Battery 9
Minimum System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS MICROSOFT Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or MICROSOFT Windows 7 or above Pentium 4 processor (or above) 1 GB RAM, 250 MB available 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 MACINTOSH OS Intel Processor running MACINTOSH OS X v10.5.x or later 1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor QuickTime 6 or higher CD-ROM Drive Internet connection required Note: Make sure the latest compatible Adobe Flash Player is installed on your computer. 10
Camcorder Mounts and Accessories REMOTE CONTROL 1. Power Button 2. Photo Button 3. Video Button 4. Button Indicator (Red) 5. Strap 6. Buckle The remote control allows you to power off the camcorder and to take photos and videos at 30M away without operating the camcorder directly. Simply press a button to capture your images. USING THE ACTION CAMCORDER BY REMOTE CONTROL 1) After turning on the camera, press the Video button. The recording begins automatically. To stop recording, press the Video button again. 2) To take photos by remote control, press the Photo button. 3) The videos and photos are automatically saved to the memory card. 4) To turn off the camera, press the Power button. NOTE: The remote control cannot power on the camera. Please power on the camera manually before using the remote control. Press any button and the two indicator lights on both sides will light in red at the same time. 11
WATERPROOF CASE 1 3 4 2 1) Shutter/Down Button 2) Clamp 3) Power/Menu/Exit Button 4) Mode/OK Button Your action cam comes with a waterproof casing for underwater action and added durability. To assemble your camera to the case, follow the instructions below: 1) To open the case: Insert a finger at the half circle of the latch by prying the latch up - away from the case. 2) Insert the camera lens forward into the case. 3) Before sealing the waterproof case, make sure the camera housing s rubber seal clean. Close the door and secure the latch. 4) While the camcorder is in the waterproof casing: Press the Power Button to power on your camcorder. Press the Mode button to select the capture mode. Press the Shutter button record your video or take a photo. NOTE: A single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak. You can test by closing the case without inserting the camera. Submerse the case completely in water for about a minute. Remove the case from the water, dry off its exterior with a towel, and then open the case. If the entire interior is dry, the case is safe for use under water. Before opening the waterproof casing and putting the device in, carefully check whether 12
the waterproof ring of the casing is flat and smooth. After placing the device into the waterproof casing and closing the cover, carefully check whether the waterproof ring is deformed due to pressure. After every use in salt water you will need to rinse the outside of the housing with nonsalt water and dry. Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal, which can cause failure. To clean the seal, rinse in fresh water and shake dry (drying with a cloth may cause lint to compromise the seal). Re-install the seal into the grooves of the housing. INSTALLING THE BICYCLE MOUNT: HANDLEBAR CLAMP INSTALLING THE HELMET MOUNTING SYSTEM 13
Powering Your Digital Camcorder ON/OFF Make sure the built in Lithium battery has been fully charged. Make sure a Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher (up to 32GB) has been inserted into your digital camcorder. Memory Card not included. Please see Initial Setup for more information. TURNING POWER ON AND OFF 1) Long press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder. The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start. 2) Long press the POWER button again to turn the power off. A Goodbye splash screen appears and then the camcorder will power off completely. AUTO POWER OFF POWER SAVING Your digital camcorder includes an Auto Power Off power feature that automatically turns off your camcorder after a specified time that your camcorder is left idle. The specified time can be set using the Power Save camera settings menu option. Once the camcorder is automatically powered off, you can long press the POWER button to power on the camcorder again. 14
Changing Camcorder 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. When the camcorder 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 photos. To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button to toggle between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode and Playback Mode. When in Video Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display. When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display. When in Playback Mode, this icon displays on the top-left corner of the LCD display. 15
Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. To enter Playback Mode, slide the MODE Switch to the middle, to the Video Capture icon. The Video Capture icon appears on the LCD screen. TAKING A VIDEO 1) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture. NOTE: The time available for video capture (as per the installed memory card size and selected resolution) is shown on the top right of the LCD screen. 2) Capturing the Video: START: Press the SHUTTER button to start the video capture. The camcorder s LED busy flashes red. The elapsed time appears on the top right corner of the LCD screen and a red record flashes indicating the recording is in progress. STOP: To stop the video recording, press the SHUTTER button again. 3) The video is automatically saved to the camcorder s Micro SD card. 16
STATUS ICON DESCRIPTION Standby Mode Record Mode Item Function Icon / Description 1 Mode Selection Video Capture Mode Shows selected White Balance mode. 2 White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten Shows selected resolution. 3 Resolution 4 Video Counter FHD = 1920 x 1080 HD = 1280 x 720 Shows the amount of available time for capturing videos. 5 Micro SD Memory Card Indication The Micro SD Memory card is inserted and will be used as storage for PHOTO and VIDEO. Shows the battery status: 6 Battery Indicator The battery is full. The battery is empty. Please recharge the camera. 17
7 Record Mode Red record icon flashes while recording. 8 Elapsed Recording Time Shows the elapsed time while recording. 18
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture photos with your digital camcorder. To enter Photo Capture Mode, power on the camcorder and then press the MODE button once. The Photo Capture icon appears on the LCD screen. TAKING A PICTURE 1) Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Photo Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Capturing the Photo: Press the SHUTTER button to capture the photo. The amount of photos that can be captured with the available memory and selected resolution appears on the top, right corner of the LCD screen. 3) The photo is automatically saved to the camcorder s Micro SD card. STATUS ICON DESCRIPTION Item Function Icon / Description 1 Mode Selection Photo Capture Mode 19
Shows selected photo setting mode. NOTE: Only one icon, or no icon, is displayed as per the selected mode. - OFF: Standard Mode (single photo) is selected. No icon is displayed. 2 Standard Mode (OFF) Self Timer Mode Burst Mode - Self Timer Mode: Timer 2S 2 seconds Self Timer icon is displayed. Timer 10S - 10 seconds Self Timer icon is displayed. - Burst: Burst icon is displayed (3 continuous photos). Shows selected White Balance mode. 3 White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten Shows selected resolution. 4 Resolution 8M =3264 x 2448, 5M = 2592 x 1944, 3M = 2048 x 1536, 1M = 1280 x 960 5 Exposure 6 Photo Counter Shows selected exposure. ±2.0, ±1.7, ±1.3, ±1.0, ±0.7, ±0.3, 0 Shows the number of pictures that can be taken. 7 Micro SD Memory Card Indication The Micro SD Memory card is inserted and will be used as storage for PHOTO and VIDEO. Shows the battery status: 8 Battery Indicator The battery is full. The battery is empty. Please recharge the camera. 20
Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and delete photos and videos that you ve captured with you camcorder. To enter Playback Mode, power on your camcorder and then press the MODE (M) button twice. The Playback Capture icon appears on the LCD screen. VIEWING CAPTURED IMAGES While in Playback mode, you can scroll through your captured images to view each image. Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to view the next image. Videos appear with AVI displayed on the bottom, left corner of the LCD screen. Photos appear with JPG displayed on the bottom, left corner of the LCD screen. The numbered sequence of captured images is shown on the top, right of the LCD screen. DELETING CAPTURED IMAGES While in the Playback mode, you can delete captured videos and photos saved to the Micro SD Memory card in your camcorder using the Playback menu. NOTE: Locked/protected images cannot be deleted. First unlock the image(s) and then use the delete option. To delete your captured image(s): 1) Enter the Playback Mode. The last captured image (video or photo) appears. 2) Select the image you would like to delete. 3) Press the MENU (POWER) button to enter the Playback Mode menu options. NOTE: To exit the menu options, press the MENU (POWER) button again. 4) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to highlight the Delete menu option. 21
5) Press OK (MODE) button to enter the Delete menu options. The following options appear: - One: This option deletes the selected image. - All: This option deletes all images (videos and photos) 6) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select an option and then press the OK (MODE) button to confirm. 7) A window then appears to confirm your selected Delete option. The following options appear: - Yes: This option deletes the selected file (if One was selected) or all files (if All was selected). - No: This option returns to the previous Delete menu screen without deleting the image(s). 8) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select an option and then press the OK (MODE) button to confirm. Caution: Please use the Delete feature with care. Once images are deleted they are permanently deleted from the Micro 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. PLAYING CAPTURED VIDEOS ON YOUR CAMCORDER While in Playback Mode, scroll through your captured images to select the video you would like to play. PLAY VIDEO: - Press the MENU (POWER) button. - Then press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select Play Video. - Press the OK (MODE) button to begin playing your selected video. While the video is playing the icons disappear and the elapsed time is displayed. STOP: To stop playing the video press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button. 22
PLAYING A PHOTO SLIDE SHOW While in Playback Mode, scroll through your captured images to select a photo. PLAY SLIDE SHOW: - Press the MENU (POWER) button. - Then press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select Slide Show. - Press the OK (MODE) button. - Start is selected in the next menu. - Press the OK (MODE) button to start the photo Slide Show. STOP: To stop playing the Slide Show press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button. STATUS ICON DESCRIPTION Playback Mode Video Playback Item Function Icon / Description 1 Mode Selection Playback Mode 2 Image Counter Shows the current numbered image / total number of images 3 Micro SD Memory Card Indication The Micro SD Memory card is inserted and will be used as storage for PHOTO 23
and VIDEO. Shows the format of the selected image: 4 File Format AVI This displays when a video file is selected. JPG This displays when a photo file is selected. 5 Playback Elapsed Time Shows the elapsed time of the playing video. 24
Menu Options NAVIGATING THE MENUS VIDEO CAPTURE, PHOTO CAPTURE AND PLAYBACK MODE MENUS Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. To access the Main Menu for each Mode: 1) Short press the MENU (POWER) button to open the Main Menus for the current mode. 2) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select a specific menu. The selected option appears highlighted. 3) Press the OK (MODE) button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for the menu you have selected. 4) To select a specific option, press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select an option and then the OK (MODE) button to save the selected option and return to the previous screen. NOTE: To go back from the submenus or exit the Main Menu, short press the MENU (POWER) button. GENERAL CAMCORDER SETTINGS MENUS To access the General Camcorder Settings Menu: 1) Short press the MENU (POWER) button to open the Main Menus tab while in any mode. 2) Short press the MENU (POWER) button again to select the tab with the General Camcorder Settings icon. 3) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select a specific menu. The selected option appears highlighted. 4) Press the OK (MODE) button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for the menu you have selected. 5) To select a specific option, press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select an option and then the OK (MODE) button to save the selected option and return to the previous screen. NOTE: At any time you can short press the MENU (POWER) button to exit the menus. Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings. After selecting your desired setting, some settings appear as an icon on the LCD screen in Capture Mode indicating the option selected. 25
VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS To open the Video Capture menu options, short press the MENU (POWER) button while in Video Capture Mode. The following menus appear: MOVIE SIZE The Movie Size menu allows you to choose the desired size of the videos taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that videos with a higher resolution will also take up more space on your camcorder s memory card. The Movie Size menu options include: FHD 1920 x 1080 HD 1280 x 720 (default) METERING The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. The Metering menu options include: Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center. Multi Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes. (Default) Spot Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. 26
WHITE BALANCE The White Balance feature allows your camcorder to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder. The White Balance menu options include: Auto (Default) Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten EFFECT The Effect menu allows you to choose a color effect to add to the images taken with your camera. The Effect menu options include: Normal (Default) B & W Sepia Negative Red Green Blue 27
PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS To open the Photo Capture menu options, press the MENU (POWER) button while in Photo Capture Mode. The following menus appear: RESOLUTION The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the photos taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that photos with a higher resolution will also take up more space on your camcorder s memory card. The Resolution menu options include: 8M 3264 x 2448 5M 2592 x 1944 3M 2048 x 1536 1M 1280 960 (Default) QUALITY The 'Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that photos with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder s memory card. The Quality menu options include: Super Fine Fine (Default) Normal METERING The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly. The Metering menu options include: Center Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center. 28
Multi Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes. (Default) Spot Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. WHITE BALANCE The White Balance feature allows your camcorder to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder. The White Balance menu options include: Auto (Default) Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten EXPOSURE The Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal. When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. The Exposure menu options include: -2.0EV ~ +2.0EV (+0.0 Default) NOTE: Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to toggle between the Exposure setting options. 29
SELF TIMER BURST (DRIVER MODE) The Self Timer feature allows you to set a delay between the time that the camcorder s Shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don t just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the picture yourself. Just set the desired Self-Timer delay, press the Shutter button on your camcorder and position yourself in front of the camcorder as desired. When enabled, the Burst/Multi-Snapshots feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Shutter button. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements. The menu options include: OFF Normal image capture (Default) Self-Timer 2S Sets a 2 second delay before capturing the photo. Self-Timer 10S Sets a 10 second delay before capturing the photo. Burst Captures three continues photos. EFFECT The Effect menu allows you to choose a color effect to add to the images taken with your camera. The Effect menu options include: Normal (Default) B & W Sepia Negative Red Green Blue 30
PLAYBACK MODE MENUS To open the Playback menu options, short press the MENU (POWER) button while in Playback Mode. The following menus appear: PLAY VIDEO (VIDEOS ONLY) To play your captured videos: 1) Enter the Playback Mode. The last captured image (video or photo) appears. 2) Select the video you would like to play. 3) Short press the MENU (POWER) button to enter the Playback Mode menu options. NOTE: To exit the menu options, short press the MENU (POWER) button again. 4) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to highlight the Play video menu option. 5) START: Press the OK (MENU) button to start playing the video. STOP: Press the SHUTTER button to stop playing the video. LOCK Pictures and videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or locked to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. First select the image you would like to lock or unlock and then select the appropriate menu option to either lock or unlock one image or all images. The Lock menu options include: Lock/Unlock One Locks or unlocks the selected image (video or photo). Lock All Locks all images (videos and photos) saved to the memory card. Unlock All Unlocks all images (videos and photos) saved to the memory card. NOTE: Any image that is locked displays a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the Playback Mode. Images that are not locked do not display the lock symbol. Remember that you cannot delete images while they are locked. First unlock the image then proceed to delete. 31
DELETE While in the Playback Mode, you can delete images from your camera through the Delete menu. The Delete menu options include: One Deletes the selected image (video or photo). All Deletes all images (videos and photos). To delete an image or all images: 1) Enter the Playback Mode. The last captured image (video or photo) appears. 2) Select the image you would like to delete. 3) Short press the MENU (POWER) button to enter the Playback Mode menu options. NOTE: To exit the menu options, short press the MENU (POWER) button again. 4) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to highlight the Delete menu option. 5) Press the OK (MODE) button to enter the Delete menu options. The following options appear: - One: This option deletes the selected image. - All: This option deletes all images (unlocked videos and photos) 6) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select an option and then press the OK (MODE) button to confirm. 7) A window then appears to confirm your selected Delete option. The following options appear: - Yes: This option deletes the selected file (if One was selected) or all files (if All was selected). - No: This option returns to the previous Delete menu screen without deleting the image(s). 8) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select an option and then press the OK (MODE) button to confirm Caution: Please use the Delete feature with care. Once images are deleted they are permanently deleted from the Micro 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. 32
Remember: Protected/Locked cannot be deleted. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete and follow the prompts to delete. SLIDE SHOW (PHOTOS ONLY) You can view a Slide Show of all the pictures taken with your camcorder while in Playback Mode. The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the Slide Show. The Slide Show menu appears active only when a photo is selected in Playback Mode. This feature is not available for video files. The Slide Show menu options include: Start Select Start to begin the Slide Show of your captured photos. NOTE: Press the SHUTTER button to stop the playing Slide Show. GENERAL CAMCORDER SETTING MENUS To open the settings for the camcorder: 1) Short press the MENU (POWER) button to open the Main Menus tab while in any mode. 2) Short press the MENU (POWER) button again to select the tab with the General Camcorder Settings icon. 3) Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select a specific menu. The selected option appears highlighted. 4) Press the OK (MODE) button to confirm and save your selection and open the options for the menu you have selected. 5) To select a specific option, press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to select an option and then the OK (MODE) button to save the selected option and return to the previous screen. 33
The following menus appear: AUTO REVIEW The Auto Review menu allows you to set the time the preview of the photo is shown on the LCD screen after it has been captured. The Auto Review menu options include: Off No preview image is shown on the LCD. (Default) 1S The preview image is shown for 1 second on the LCD after the photo has been captured. 3S The preview image is shown for 3 seconds on the LCD after the photo has been captured. POWER FREQUENCY The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camcorder is set to a frequency that does not match your country s electric current, you may see waves on the images taken by your camcorder. The Power Frequency menu options include: 50Hz 60Hz UK, Europe and Australia US, Canada and South America (Default) POWER SAVE You can use the Power Save feature in order to conserve you camcorder s battery life. The designated time represents when your camcorder will automatically power off. When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the camcorder will shut off completely and will need to be powered on again with the power button before the next use. The Power Save menu options include: 1min The camcorder powers off after 1 minute of sitting idle. 3min The camcorder powers off after 3 minutes of sitting idle. (Default) 5min The camcorder powers off after 5 minutes of sitting idle. OFF The camcorder remains on. 34
DATE & TIME The Date & Time menu allows you to set your camcorder s date and time. To set the DD/MM/YYYY and Hour: Minutes: - Short press the MENU (POWER) button to change each setting and specify the date and time. - Press the DOWN (SHUTTER) button to toggle and move between the time and date settings. - Press OK (MODE) to save and confirm the date and time setting. LANGUAGE You can select your camcorder s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. The Language menu options include: English French Dutch Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Greek FORMAT You can use the Format menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camcorder s memory card. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camcorder s memory card. This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the Delete menu in the camcorder s Playback Mode. NOTE: Restoring factory defaults or formatting the camera may result in the loss of data. Please ensure you have backed up your images before you attempt this. 35
The Format menu options include: Yes Automatically deletes all images on the memory card. The memory card will be completely formatted. No Does not delete the images on your memory card. Exits the Format submenu screen without deleting all images. RESET ALL Use the Reset All menu to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. The Reset All menu options include: Yes Automatically resets to the Factory Default Settings. No Does not reset to the Factory Default Settings. Exits the Reset All submenu screen without resetting and keeps the current settings. 36
Installing the Software The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software can be installed either using the included CD ROM or by accessing the link online. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE USING THE CD ROM You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software. 1) Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 2) On WINDOWS OS: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the application s CD/DVD drive and click on Setup.exe to launch the installer. 3) On MACINTOSH OS: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. 4) If you do not have Internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the Internet and then click the Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager button to begin the installation. 37
NOTE: If you do not have Internet access, you can still download media from the camcorder. Click the How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer button for instructions. 5) If you have Internet access, the Choose your language window opens, choose your language and click Next to open the next window. 6) Select your camera model from the list and click Next to open the next window. 7) Click Next to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application. 8) Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer. 9) Please review the license terms. On WINDOWS OS and Macintosh: Click the I accept the terms of this license agreement and then click Next to continue. 10) On WINDOWS OS only: Let the Vivitar Experience Image Manager installer create the folder to where the program will be installed, and then click Install. 11) Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer. On MACINTOSH OS: If needed, please follow instructions to install the Adobe Flash Player. This requires Internet connection. 12) On WINDOWS OS: Click the Close button when the installation is complete. Click the Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager to open the application. 13) On MACINTOSH OS: Click the Quit button when the installation is complete. Click the Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager to open the application. 14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer. 38
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE USING THE ONLINE LINK The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software can also be downloaded and installed via the following online links: WINDOWS OS: http://tinyurl.com/viviwin MAC OS: http://tinyurl.com/vivimac 1) Enter the appropriate URL (shown above) into a web browser on your computer. Alternatively, click on one of the above links to open the URL in a browser. 2) The file for installing the software automatically begins to download to your computer. Please note that the web page may appear empty, however the download automatically begins. 3) Locate the downloaded application files on your computer s Downloads folder once the download is complete: On WINDOWS OS the file name is: vivitargeneric_win.exe ON MAC OS in file name is: vivitargeneric_mac.pkg 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 application opens automatically or click the icon to launch the application. Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable to the camcorder s USB slot and the other end to the computer s USB port. 2) Power the camera on. 3) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. 39
Getting Photos and Videos from the Camcorder to the Computer An SD card needs to be inserted in your camcorder. Do not disconnect the cable connecting your camcorder to your computer 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 connected 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. 40
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 - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, Photobucket, 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 from the menu option or click the Take a Tour button on the application s Home screen. Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appears on the LCD. 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. 41
TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appears on the LCD. 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 IMPORTANT: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the ipad. Apple ipad - Camcorder Connection: For models that are compatible with the ipad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camcorder to your ipad by following either one of the options below: 1) Connecting your digital camcorder to your ipad using an ipad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your ipad, and then attach your digital camcorder 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, and then insert your digital camcorder's Micro SD Memory card into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's 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 to choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums. 42
Camcorder Maintenance The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital camcorder to heat sources. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but not limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident. What To Do When Service Is Required: When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include: 1) Copy of original bill of sale. 2) A detailed written description of the problem. 3) Your return address and telephone number (Daytime). MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Sakar US Sakar International Attention: Service Department 195 Carter Drive Edison, NJ 08817 Sakar UK/Europe Attention: Service Department 2D, Siskin Parkway East 4020 Middlemarch Business Park Coventry, CV3 4SU Sakar Australia Return faulty camera to the Refund Counter at the store where purchased 43
Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ s at the website. Can t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number. 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? First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again. With test photos if the camera powers 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 powers 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? This camera requires an SD card for normal use. If the camera powers 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? 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. DVR788HD-18011716-TA-FW 00SA.SK20160810 44