Vivitar DVR 380v2 Digital Camcorder User Manual

Vivitar DVR 380v2 Digital Camcorder User Manual

What’s Included

1.  Digital Camcorder
2.  Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
3. Built-in USB Connector (not shown)

Parts of the Camcorder

1. Power Button
2. Shutter/OK Button
3.  MODE Button
4. Playback Button
5.  Left / Zoom Out Button
6.  Right / Zoom In Button
7.  Delete Button
8.  LCD Screen
9.  Lens
10. Microphone
11. USB Connector
12. USB Lever
13.  Battery Compartment
14. Wrist Strap Connector
15. SD Memory Card Slot

Initial Camcorder Setup

• Slide the battery cover off.
• Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries.
• Make sure the camcorder is powered OFF.
•  Insert SD Memory card (up to 16 GB) before use.

Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON

 Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a downward direction to open the cover. Insert 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included) with the correct polarity, according to the polarity illustrated inside the battery compartment.

SD Memory Card
Make sure the camcorder is powered OFF before inserting your SD Memory Card. Make sure an SD card (up to 16 GB) has been inserted into your digital video recorder. (SD Memory card not included.) To properly insert the SD Card:

• Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camcorder (see SD icon by the SD card slot).
• Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly.

Main Camcorder Modes

Your camcorder has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital video camera after it has been powered ON.

Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video camera. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON. To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter/OK button to start the record. To stop the record, press the Shutter/OK button again. The video will be automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card.

Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your digital video camera. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode. To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter/OK button. The picture will be automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.

Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos seen on your digital video camera – saved to your SD memory card. After turning on your camcorder, press the Playback button to open the Playback mode for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously taken to view or delete them as desired.

Camcorder Technical Specifications

Computer System Requirements

WINDOWS
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:

•  MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
•  Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
• 1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space
• 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
• CD-ROM Drive
•  QuickTime® 6 or higher
•  MICROSOFT ® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
•  Windows Media Player 10 or higher
•  DirectX 9 or higher
•  Internet connection required

MACINTOSH
To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following minimum configuration:

•  Intel Processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
• 1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
• Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
•  CD-ROM Drive
•  QuickTime® 6 or higher
•  Internet connection required

Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Recorder

• Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder.
•  Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camcorder. (SD card up to 16 GB – SD Card not included)

Powering the camcorder ON
Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON. The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start.

Powering the camcorder OFF
While the camcorder is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camcorder OFF. A “Goodbye” screen appears and then the camcorder will power off completely.

Changing Camcorder Mode

Your digital video recorder has three main modes:

1. Video Capture Mode – Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.
2.  Photo Capture Mode – Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder.
3.  Playback Mode (for photos and videos) – Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camcorder.

Video Capture Mode

The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode.

Taking a Video

1. While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
2.  You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your videos to better set the camera display if desired.
3.  Press the Shutter/OK button to START the video capture.
4. The recording time appears on the top right of the LCD screen indicating that the record is in progress and showing the amount of elapsed time as the video is being captured.
5.  To STOP the video record, press the Shutter/OK button again.
6. The video is automatically saved to the camera’s SD memory card.

Photo Capture Mode

The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video camera. After powering on your digital video camera, by default the Video Capture Mode displays. To enter Photo Capture Mode, press the MODE button once.

Taking a Picture

1. While in Photo Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
2.  You can magnify your subject up to 4 times using the digital zoom while capturing your photos and recording your videos to better set the camcorder display if desired.
3. Press the Shutter/OK button to take the picture.
4.  The picture is automatically saved to the camera’s SD memory card

Installing the Software

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 PC: 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: 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.
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 PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue.
10. On PC 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.
12.  On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application.
13.  On Macintosh: 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.

Camcorder Maintenance

The digital video recorder is a delicate device. Always wear the wrist strap to prevent the device from falling. Please handle your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your digital video recorder to heat sources. Do not use you digital video recorder in wet or moist conditions. To clean the lens, first blow away the dust on the surface of the lens, then use a proper cloth or tissue for optical devices to clean the lens. If necessary, use lens cleanser. Never use organic cleanser to clean the digital video camera. Never touch the lens with your fingers. When left idle for an extended period of time, store the digital video recorder without the batteries, in a dry and dark place.

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 from the time of purchase.

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 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)

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?
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.