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DVR 940HD
Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3 What‟s Included ......................................................................................................................... 3 Parts of the Digital Video Camera .............................................................................................. 4 Initial Setup .........................................................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your digital video camera. 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 video camera. Note: Your digital video camera supports an SD Memory Card (up to 32GB). In order to use your digital video camera normally, it is strongly recommen
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Parts of the Digital Video Camera 1. Power Button 13. Delete / Right Button 2. Photo Shutter Button 14. EV- / Down Button 3. Video Shutter Button 15. Microphone 4. LCD Screen 16. LED Flash Light 5. Power LED Light 17. USB / AV / HDMI Slots 6. Zoom Out / Zoom In 18 Memory Card Slot 7. ViviLink Button 19. Tripod Socket 8. Mode Button 20. Digital Lens 9. Menu Button 21. Battery Compartment 10. OK Joystick Button 22. Speaker 11. Self-Timer / Left
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Initial Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card To Charge the Battery: Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB) before use. Insert the battery (as shown above). Power Off the camera. Connect the camera with the USB cable either to the AC adapter or to the computer. Charge light will turn on when the battery is fully charged. Turning On the Camera Using the Camera Selecting the modes Accessing the menu 5
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When powering the digital video camera ON for the first time the digital video camera will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Digital Video Camera ON 1. Make sure the charged lithium battery have been inserted properly into your digital video camera. To charge the lithium battery: Insert the battery into the camera. Power Off the camera. Connect the camera with the USB cable either to the AC adapter or to the computer. A charge light will turn on when the battery
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Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera. Set the Date and Time as Desired and when finished press the OK button on the joystick to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camera setup. 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 a
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Main Digital Video Camera Modes Your digital video camera has different modes for the various functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button after the digital video camera 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 digital video camera is powered ON. To take a video, aim your digital video camera as desired and press the Video Shutter button to start the record. A red rec
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Playback Mode (Photos & Videos) Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos on your digital video camera. After turning on your digital video camera, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for videos and photos. You can scroll through the videos and photos that you‟ve previously taken to view, edit or delete them as desired. To access the various menus of the Playback mode for videos and photos, press the MENU button while in the Playback mode.
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Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3264x2448 （8MP ） 4:3, 3648x2048 (7MP) 16:9 HD, 2592x1944 Image Resolution (5MP) 4:3, 2048x1536 (3MP) 4:3, 1920x1080 (2MP) 16:9 HD, 640x480 (VGA) 4:3 Video Resolution 1280x720(HD:15/30fps ) , 640x480 (VGA:15/30/60fps), 320x240(QVGA:15/30/60fps) File Format JPEG (photos) / AVI (videos) External Memory SD Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.7 Inch TFT (90 ) Lens f=7.51-20.78mm Zoom 5 x Optical Zoom Exposure -3.0EV ~ +3.
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Computer System Requirements - WINDOWS OS 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 150MB of free disk space 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution 16-bit color or higher display adaptor CD-ROM Drive Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher Internet connection requ
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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera Make sure the lithium battery has been charged and properly inserted into your digital video camera. Make sure an SD card (up to 32GB) has been inserted properly into your digital video camera. Powering the Digital Video Camera ON Press the Power button , located on the inside wall, to turn your digital video camera ON. The digital video camera will be in Video Capture mode to start. Powering the Digital Video Camera OFF While the
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To change the active digital video camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button. 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 menus that show the settings and options specific to that
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Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the digital video 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 digital video camera at the scene you would like to capture. 2. Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons (on the top section of the digital video camera) to better set the camera display if desired. Note: T
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ViviLink Button: The ViviLink button (located on the inside wall of your digital video camera) allows you to easily and quickly define which social network your captured video will be uploaded to when using the software application. 1. While in Video Capture mode, press the ViviLink button. 2. The ViviLink for Videos Menu opens. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and save the highlighted menu opt
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Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 16
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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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on th
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9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video 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 quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button L
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5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. White Balance Menu The White Balance feature
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2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Color Effect menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. Remember that this set
