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DVR 850W
Underwater Digital
Video Camcorder
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................................. 2 Key Features ........................................................................................... 2 What your digital video camcorder includes ............................................ 2 Computer System Requirements for Windows XP .................................. 3 Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista................................. 3 Computer Syste
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DVR 850W Underwater Digital Video Camcorder. With your camcorder you can shoot video clips and take individual photos. In addition, a SD compatible memory card of up to 8GB can be inserted in order to expand the memory of your DVR camcorder. Your camcorder can be used up to 3 meters underwater. Key Features 4 modes – Video, Camera, Playback and Set Up. Digital Video resolutions – 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA). 8.1 mega-pixel camcorder with ch
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Computer System Requirements for Windows XP To be able to download photos and videos to your PC you will need the following minimum configuration: Pentium 4 Processor (or above), 2.6 GHZ., with Windows XP Service Pack 2 512 MB RAM, 200MB free disk space. Available USB Interface CD-ROM Drive Recommended screen resolution 1024 X 768 pixels or higher. 16-bit color or higher display adaptor. Windows Media Player 9 (or above) as default media player Computer System Requir
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A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camcorder 1. DC mode/Shutter 2. DV mode/Shutter 3. Up/Zoom in 4. Left 5. Right/Flashlight mode 6. OK/Menu 7. Down/Zoom out 8. DC/DV mode LED 9. Li-ion battery charging LED 10. LCD Color display 11. Battery/SD card/USB slot compartment 12. Playback 13. Power on/off 14. Speaker 15. Microphone 16. Lens 17. Flashlight 18. Tripod Mount 4
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Preparing Your Camcorder for Use Install lithium battery Your digital camcorder needs a lithium battery in order to operate. The battery is found separately in the packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below: 1. Push the black battery cover lever up for the battery door to spring open. 2. Insert the battery in the battery compartment with the correct polarity facing up. 3. Use the battery clip found in the battery compartment to make sure that the battery is sitting
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LED will switch off when your camcorder is fully charged after approximately 4 hours. The camcorder should not be on while charging. 2. A red battery icon will flash on the LCD when the battery power is insufficient. Shortly thereafter your camcorder will power off. 3. Please remove your battery when you don’t intend to use your camcorder for a long time. 4. 64 MB of internal memory is provided in order to take photos and videos. 5. Use a SD Memory card to expand the memory in order to cap
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1. Push the black battery cover lever up for the battery door to spring open. 2. Locate the SD card slot to the left of the battery compartment. 3. Insert the SD memory card correctly in the direction shown. 4. Press the memory card until you hear a “Click” sound. Note: After you insert an SD memory card, the SD card icon will appear on the top left of the LCD, indicating that your SD memory card has been installed successfully. The media you capture will now be stored on the card and not
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not leave the camcorder in extreme temperatures. • Do not try to open the case of the video camcorder or attempt to modify this video camcorder in any way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers. • Opening the cover of the Camcorder may cause electrical shock and will void your warranty. • Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equi
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5. The Setup wizard will start to install the Snap ‘n Share Pro application on your computer. Click “Next” to continue. 9
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6. Please review the license terms and click the “I Agree” button to continue. 7. In the Installation options you can choose where to install this application on your computer. However, it is recommended to let the Snap ‘n Share Pro installer create the folder to where the program will be installed. Click “Install” and follow the instructions. 10
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8. Click “Finish” to let the Snap ‘n Share Pro installer finish the installation program. 9. The Setup will now begin to silently install the Video Express software. This might take a few seconds to install depending on the operating system you are running. 11
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10. Click the “Finish” button to finish the installation. Congratulations!! You have successfully installed the Snap ‘n Share Pro and Video Express software on your PC. Powering on and setting DVR Function Control To power on the camcorder, flip open the LCD Screen. The camcorder automatically powers on. The Power button is situated on the inside of the camcorder facing the LCD screen. Power on Press the Power button to turn on your DVR. The LCD monitor and a blue LED next to the DC/D
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By default if the DVR camcorder is not in use or in an operation mode for 3 minutes(180 seconds) it will automatically switch off. When there is insufficient battery power, a red battery icon will appear on the LCD screen. The camcorder will automatically power off a few moments later. Setting the Language When using the video camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a language and set the date & time before use. 1. Turn the Power on to enter the DV mode. 2. Pr
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Setting the Date and Time To set the time and date that will appear on the photos you capture. 1. Turn the Power on to enter the DV mode. 2. Press the OK/Menu button. 3. Press the Left/Right/Up/Down button on the OK dial to select the Setup Mode icon from the menu icons that appear. 4. Press the OK/Menu button. 5. Press the Left/Right/Up/Down button on the OK dial and select the Date/Time icon submenu option. 6. Press the OK/Menu button. 7. Press the Left
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5. Press the Playback button situated above the Power button on the inside wall of the camcorder to preview all the images you have captured. 6. Press the OK button while in the DV or DC mode in order to open the main menu with Setting and Setup modes appearing for each respectively. 7. The Setup mode for the DVR can be accessed while in either the DV or DC mode. 8. Select the mode you wish to enter by pressing the Right/Left/Up/Down arrow buttons and press the OK button to enter the subm
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4. Once they are downloaded to the PC view them using QuickTime and Windows Media Player. 5. As the internal memory of the camcorder is limited to 64MB the size of videos are limited. 6. Please insert a SD memory card of up to 8 GB to capture longer videos. 7. When the internal memory is full, a “F” icon will show on the LCD screen when you attempt to shoot further videos. Video Setting options In Video mode there are two video resolutions for you to choose from before capturing your v
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menu icon. 2. Press the OK button to open the Resolution submenu. 3. Press the Right/Left button to highlight and select the resolution option: 320x240, 640x480 4. Press the OK button to confirm, save your choice and exit to the Setting menu. 5. Press the DV button to revert back to the Video capture mode to start capturing videos with the new resolution selected. Note: After selecting your resolution, the corresponding icon (VGA/QVGA) will appear on the to
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capturing videos with the new white balance setting selected. Note: After selecting your White Balance choice, the corresponding icon will appear on the top of the LCD screen. Exposure This setting allows you to manually compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting. The exposure value range is –2.0 (Dark) to 2.0 (Bright). 1. Press the Right/Left/Up/Down button to select the Exposure menu icon. 2. Pre
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1. Press the Right/Left/Up/Down button to select the Color Effect menu icon. 2. Press the OK button to open the Color Effect submenu. 3. Press the Right/Left button to highlight and select the Color Effect option icon you desire: Color/ Monochrome / Sepia 4. Press the OK button to confirm, save your choice and exit to the Setting menu. 5. Press the DV button to revert back to the Video capture mode to start capturing videos with the new color effect setting selected. Note: The colo
