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DVR 1020HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2 What‟s Included .................................................................................................................................... 2 Camera Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 3 Computer System Requirements – Windows
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital video camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your digital video camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately. It is recommended to use an SDHC Class 4 SD card or higher. Please read this manual carefully
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Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3264x2448 (8M), 2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) / Image Resolution 1600x1200(2M) / 1280x1024(1M) / 640x480(VGA) 1920x1080 (FHD), 1280x720 (HD), 848x480 (D1), Video Resolution VGA 640x480 (640), QVGA 320x240 (320) File Format JPEG/AVI External Memory SDHC Card (up to 32GB) LCD Display 2.7 Inch TFT Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure -3.0EV ~ +3.0EV White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent ISO Auto / 100 / 200
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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: Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
512 MB 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
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Parts of the Camera 1. Display Button 13. Down / Zoom Out Button 2. Delete Button 14. OK Button 3. MODE Button 15. Left / ViviLink Button 4. POWER Button 16. Speaker 5. MENU Button 17. LCD Screen 6. Up / Zoom In Button 18. Self-Timer LED Indicator 7. USB Port 19. Digital Lens 8. Busy LED Indicator 20. LED Light 9. Shutter Button 21. Microphone 10. SD Memory Card Slot 22. Tripod Mount 11. AV Out Port 23. Battery Compartment 12. Right / LED On-Off Button
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Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert 3 x AA batteries as shown above. SD Memory card Alkaline batteries recommended (not (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. included). SDHC Class 4 (or higher) recommended (not included). Turning On the Camera Using the Camera 6
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When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON 1) Installing the Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the polarity shown inside the battery compartment. Use 3 x AA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. Batteries not included. Note: Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period. Do not mix a
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3) Powering ON the camera Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. 2) The Language selection menu will appear. 3) Press the Up and Down buttons to select the language of your choice and press the OK button to confirm the selection. Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera. 1) Set the Date and
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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera uses a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure the battery is fully charged. Make sure an SDHC card has been inserted into your camera. (SDHC card up to 32GB - SD Card not included) Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start. Powering the camera OFF While the came
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To change the active 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 a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the MENU button
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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 your digital video recorder at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Press the UP/Zoom In and DOWN/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if desired. 3) Press the RIGHT/LED ON-OFF button to turn on the LED light. Thi
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captured images - Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode - Exits the menu screen MENU - Note: Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to navigate the menus. OK Saves your selected option in the Menu view Toggles between the Video Capture Mode, Photo Capture Mode, MODE and Playback Mode DISPLAY Hides or shows the display icons on the LCD screen 12
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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 let 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 direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected ite
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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 direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Quality menu. 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the OK button to
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White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera 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 camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Whi
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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 MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Image Sharpness menu. 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu o
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8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) This setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations
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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. 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. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll
