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DVR 785HD
Action Camcorder
User Manual
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Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2 What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 3 Parts of the Camcorder ................................................................................................................ 4 Initial Camcorder Setup ....................................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Digital Action Camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your camcorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder. NOTE: Your digital action camcorder supports a Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB). In order to use your digital action camcorder normally, please insert the
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What’s Included 1. Digital Camcorder 6. Waterproof Casing 2. USB Cable 7. Helmet and Bicycle Mount Screw 3. AC Adapter 8. Helmet Mount 4. Vivitar Experience Installation CD 9. Bicycle Mount 5. Stand Accessory 10. Helmet Mount Strap NOTE: Built-in Lithium Battery included (not shown). Micro SD Card not included. 3
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Parts of the Camcorder 1. Micro SD Memory Card Slot 2. Reset Button 3. USB Interface 4. Power Button 5. Microphone 6. Shutter Button 7. Mode Switch: Photo, Video, Vehicle Mounted 8. Lens 9. LCD TFT Screen 10. Power Indicator/Busy LED Light 11. Charge Indicator LED Light 12. Strap Connector 4
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Initial Camcorder Setup Charging the Battery Installing the Micro SD Memory Card To Charge the Built-in Lithium Battery: Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camcorder to the computer’s USB port or to the AC Adapter. The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged. Using the Camcorder 5
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Powering the Digital Camcorder ON Battery Make sure the built-in lithium battery has been fully charged before using your camcorder. To Charge the battery: 1. Power off the camcorder. 2. Connect your camcorder to a running computer with the USB cable provided, or use the AC charger provided in the package. 3. The ‘Charge’ LED light lights up red indicating that your camcorder is in ‘Charge’ mode. The LED switches off when your camcorder is fully charged. Battery Indicator: Battery I
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If the memory card has successfully been inserted an icon appears on the LCD screen. 4. To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card to release it and pull the card out. 5. 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. Power On Press the POWER button, located on top of the camcorder, to turn on the camcorder.
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Main Camcorder Modes Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. Slide the MODE Switch to the Video Capture icon to open the Video Capture Mode. To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start recording. A blinking, red record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in progress. To stop the recording, press the Shutter button again. The video is automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory car
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Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor HD(1280×720)@30fps Video Resolution VGA (640x480)@60fps 5.1MP (2592X1944) Photo Resolution 3.0MP (2048x1536) 1.3 MP (1280×1024) File Format AVI (Video), JPEG (Photo) External Memory Micro SD Memory card, up to 32GB LCD Display 2.0”TFT, resistive touch panel Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Focus Range 120CM-Infinity ISO Auto Scene Auto White Balance Auto Light Exposure Auto Metering Center Auto Power Off Yes Interface USB 2.0
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Camcorder Mounts and Accessories Waterproof Case 1. Clamp 2. Shutter Release 3. Power Button 1. Insert a finger at the half circle of the clamp by prying the clamp up - away from the case. 2. Before sealing the case, inspect the water sealing gasket to be sure it’s in good condition. You can test the gasket by closing the case without inserting the camcorder. Submerse the case completely in a bowl of water for about a minute. Remove the case from the water, dry off its ex
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Installing the Bicycle Mount: Handlebar Clamp 1. ¼-20 Screw 2. Locking Wheel 3. Bar Clamp Bolt 4. Bar Clamp 5. Tilt Knob 1. The camcorder does not have a standard tripod mount. For all the accessories with a ¼-20 screw, the camcorder must be enclosed in with the waterproof case or in the included mounting adapter. 2. Turn the waterproof case (or mounting adapter) clockwise onto the ¼-20 screw of the handlebar clamp until secure. 3. Turn the Locking Wheel so it applies pres
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Installing the Helmet Mounting System 1. Helmet Belt 2. Helmet Mount 3. ¼-20 Screw 4. Locking Wheel 5. Tilt Knob 1. Insert the free end of the Helmet Belt through one of the slots in the base of the Helmet Mount. 2. Thread the same end in to the helmet vent and then back up to the Helmet Mount through another vent. Then insert the belt through the other side of the Helmet mount. Then insert the belt back through the helmet vent. 3. You should now have both ends of the belt ins
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Mounting Adapter 1. This Mounting Adapter allows you to attach mounting accessories that have a ¼-20 screw. 2. The camcorder will clip right into this adapter. Powering On Your Camcorder Turning Power On and Off 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder. 2. Press the POWER button again to turn the power off. Auto Power Off – Power Saving Feature: Your digital camcorder also has an Auto Power Off power saving feature that automatically turns off your camcorder after
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Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. Slide the MODE Switch to the middle, to the Video Capture icon, in order to open the Video Capture Mode. The Video Capture icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. Resolution Indicator HD HD (1280x720)@30fps 640 VGA (640x480)@60fps Memory Capacity Zoom In Memory Card Inserted Magnification Indicator 1.00 – 4.00 Zoom Out Playback Mode Battery Level Indicator Vide
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The elapsed time appears on the top left corner of the LCD screen. 5. To stop the video recording, press the Shutter button or touch the LCD screen again. 6. The video is automatically saved to the camcorder’s Micro SD card. NOTE: When the storage capacity of the Micro SD Memory card is full, the earliest segment of video will be deleted to release the corresponding space for continuous recording. Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode The Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode allows you t
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2. Touch the Zoom In or Zoom Out in order to better set the camcorder display if desired. NOTE: The Zoom magnification is indicated on the right of the LCD screen (in between the zoom in and zoom out icons). 3. To change the resolution, touch the resolution indicator located on the top, middle of the LCD screen. The resolution indicator toggles between the following resolution options: HD HD (1280x720)@30fps 640 VGA (640x480)@60fps 4. Press the Shutter button or touch the center
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Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture photos with your digital camcorder. Slide the MODE Switch to the top, to the Photo Capture icon, in order to open the Photo Capture Mode. The Photo Capture icon appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. Resolution Indicator 5M 5.1MP (2592X1944) 3M 3.0MP (2048x1536) 1M 1.3MP (1280×1024) Memory Capacity Zoom In Memory Card Inserted Magnification Indicator 1.00 – 4.00 Zoom Out Playback Mode Battery Level Indica
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Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review and delete photos and videos that you’ve captured with you camcorder. When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Capture mode by default. To enter the Playback Mode: From Photo, Video, or Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode touch the Playback Mode icon on the bottom, right of the LCD screen to open the Playback Mode. To exit the Playback Mode: Touch the current capture mode icon (Photo , Video , or Vehicle Moun
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Fast forward by touching the FAST FORWARD right arrows , located to the right of the Play arrow on the LCD screen. Fast rewind by touching the FAST REWIND left arrows , located to the left of the Play arrow on the LCD screen. Stop the playing video by pressing the Shutter button. NOTE: While the video is playing the elapsed time appears on the top, left of the LCD screen and all icons disappear. Deleting Captured Images While in the Playback mode, you can delete captured vi
