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DVR 910HD Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 What Your Camera Includes ............................................................................................................................ 2 Camera Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 3 Computer System R
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. What Your Camera Includes Digital Camer
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Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (3264x2448 (8M) / 3648x2048(7M-HD) / 2592x1944(5M) / Image Resolution 2048x1536(3M) / 1920x1080(2M-HD) / 640x480(VGA) Video Resolution 1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240 File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.7 Inch TFT Lens f=7.45 Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent ISO Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 Auto / Scenery /
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Computer System Requirements – Windows To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution 16-bit color or higher display adaptor CD-ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher I
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A Quick Look at your Digital Camera 1. Power button 2. ViviLink button 3. Photo Shutter Button 4. Video Shutter Button 5. LCD Screen 6. LED 7. W / Zoom Out / Vol - 8. T / Zoom In / Vol + 9. MODE Button 10. MENU Button 11. OK Button 12. Self-Timer / Left Button 13. EV+ / Up / Slideshow 14. Delete / Right Button 15. EV- / Down Button 16. Microphone 17. LED Flash Light 18. USB Slot 19. TV- Out Slot 20. Tripod Socket 21. Digital Lens 22. Battery Compartment 23. SD Memory Card
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Initial Camera Setup Flip open the LCD screen. When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON 1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. 2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. 3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 6
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Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the SET button to confirm the selection. 2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup. Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera
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Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera. The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying software application. 1) First you will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. Highlight the desired default social network and pr
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While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off completely. Note: your digital camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu. Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes:
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When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll bet
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4) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a later time. 5) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and do not display this icon when selected. 6) At any time you can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous screen. Video Capture Mode The Video Capture M
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4) You will see a red light at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress. 5) To stop the video record, press the shutter button again. 6) The picture will automatically be saved to the camera‟s memory or SD card. Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital camera has a four-directional joystick that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Icon appearing next to direction Open the ViviLink menu ViviLink No Function in Video Mode Left Up
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Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 13
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Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 6) Rememb
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2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired qua
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Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 6) Rem
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1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory setti
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6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A select
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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 . 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to selec