Vivitar DVR-518 User manual
DVR 518
Digital Video Camcorder
User’s Manual
© 2009 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................2
Key Features ................................................................................................2
What your digital video camcorder includes..................................................3
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP........................................4
Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista......................................5
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ...........................................5
A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camcorder.............................................7
Preparing Your Camcorder for Use...............................................................8
Inserting an SD Memory Card ......................................................................9
Maintenance and Care................................................................................11
DVR Function Control.................................................................................12
Capturing Videos ........................................................................................15
Taking Photos.............................................................................................21
Audio Mode.................................................................................................34
Playback mode ...........................................................................................35
Setup Mode ................................................................................................50
Connecting the Camcorder to a TV.............................................................59
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software..............................59
Connect your camcorder to the computer...................................................63
Get photos and videos from your camcorder to your computer ..................63
Get started!.................................................................................................65
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Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using
Windows)....................................................................................................66
Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using
Macintosh)..................................................................................................67
Using your camcorder as a PC Camera (on Windows)...............................68
Sakar Warranty Card..................................................................................69
Technical Specifications .............................................................................70
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................................72
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the DVR 518 Digital Video Camcorder. With your
camcorder you can shoot video clips, take individual photos and record audio
files. 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 also has a PC Camera function for web conferencing.
Key Features
5 modes –Video, Audio, Camera, Playback and Set Up.
Digital Video resolutions –640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA).
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5 digital camera resolutions - 8M(3264X2448); 5M(2592X1944);
3M(2048X1536); 1M(1024X768); VGA(640X480)
1.96" TFT LCD
8 X Digital Zoom
Limited Internal Memory
Supports external SD memory card up to 8GB
Built-in Microphone
Takes digital photos, videos and record audio files
Delete, rotate, protect, crop and print photos directly on and from your
camcorder
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software for uploading and managing
photos and videos to or from the most popular photo sharing and social
network websites.
What your digital video camcorder includes
Digital Video Camcorder
USB cable
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TV-out cable
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
Pouch
Hand strap
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 with Windows XP service pack 2
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
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Internet connection required
Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC your will need the following
minimum configuration:
Windows Vista
800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
20GB hard drive with at least 15GB of available space
Support for Super VGA graphics
Available USB Interface
CD-ROM drive
QuickTime 6 or higher
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later
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256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camcorder
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Display button
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LED On / Off
button
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Mode button
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Shutter button
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Up button
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OK button
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AV / USB jack
8
Right/Self-timer
button
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MENU button
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Down button
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Power button
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Left button
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LCD screen
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Tripod socket
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SD card slot
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Wrist strap
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Battery cover
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Lens
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Preparing Your Camcorder for Use
Battery Installation
Your DVR camcorder requires 3 “AAA” batteries (not included). It is recommended that
alkaline batteries be used.
1. Lift and open the battery compartment on the side of the camcorder.
2. Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity indicated in the battery
compartment.
3. Return and close the battery cover.
Note:
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Limited internal memory is provided in order to take photos, videos and audio.
A SD Memory card is required to expand the memory in order to capture and
record many more media items. All the media in the built-in memory will not be lost if
no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the DVR or when you change your
batteries.
We strongly recommend downloading your photos and videos regularly to your
computer.
Remove the batteries from the DVR camcorder when not in use for an extended
period.
Inserting an SD Memory Card
An SD compatible memory card of up to 8GB (not included) should be inserted into
your DVR camcorder. SD Memory cards expand the amount of memory thus allowing
an increase in the number of movies, photos and audio that can be captured before
transferring them to a computer.
Media sitting on the memory card is not lost when your camcorder’s power runs low or
on replacing the batteries.
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