Vivitar DVR-530 User manual

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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If

such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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READ THIS FIRST

Trademark Information

Microsoft®and Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Pentium®is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

SDTM is a trademark.

Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product

specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference

guide for the product.

The product and accessories that come with your DVR-530 may be different from those described in

this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product

inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical

preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,

chargers, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer

will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for

precise product definition and included accessories.

The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design

of your DVR-530.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the DVR-530, turn the power Off and remove the

batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the DVR-530 has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power Off and remove

the batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the DVR-530.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of

purchase.

Do not use the DVR-530 in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the

shore.

Do not place the DVR-530 on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the DVR-530 to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately

consult a physician.

Do not use the DVR-530 while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the

State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the

surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal

fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.

If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

The DVR-530 is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force

when handling the DVR-530.

This might cause damage to the DVR-530.

Do not use the DVR-530 in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the DVR-530 or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the DVR-530 in

a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the DVR-530 in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as

inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the DVR-530, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes

described below:

Use only the specified battery (NP60, 3.7V).

Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life

and reduce DVR-530 performance.

When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an

extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number

of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that

you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the DVR-530 or the flash. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

The DVR-530 may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the DVR-530 to prevent leakage

or corrosion.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery

is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .................................. 8

Package Contents .................................... 9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-530 10

Front View ................................................. 10

Rear View .................................................. 11

LCD Monitor Information .......................... 12

GETTING STARTED ............................ 17

Installing the Battery ................................. 17

Turning the Power On/Off ........................ 17

Attaching the Strap .................................. 18

LED Indicators .......................................... 18

Loading an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory) ................................ 19

Using the LCD Panel ................................ 20

Choosing the OSD (On-Screen Display) Lan-

guage ........................................................ 21

Setting the Date and Time ...................... 21

Formatting an SD Memory Card .............. 22

Setting Image Resolution and Quality .... 23

PHOTOGRAPHY MODES ................... 26

Capturing Still Images .............................. 26

Recording Video Clips .............................. 26

Normal Mode ............................................. 27

Macro Mode .............................................. 27

Using the Digital Zoom ............................. 28

Setting the Flash ...................................... 29

Setting the Self-Timer ............................... 30

TV Recording Mode ................................. 31

PLAYBACK MODE ............................. 32

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips ..... 32

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV

................................................................... 33

Zoom Playback ......................................... 34

Thumbnail Display .................................... 34

Protecting Still Images/Video Clips ......... 35

Slide Show Display ................................... 36

Deleting Still Images/Video Clips ............. 37

MP3 MODE .......................................... 38

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AUDIO RECORDING MODE ............... 39

Recording Audio Files .............................. 39

Playing Back Audio Files ......................... 40

Deleting MP3 / Audio Files ...................... 41

MENU OPTIONS .................................. 42

Video Menu ............................................... 42

Capture Menu ........................................... 44

TV Menu .................................................... 46

Playback Menu ......................................... 47

MP3 / Audio Menu .................................... 48

System Menu ............................................ 49

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE

COMPLIANT PRINTER ....................... 52

TRANSFERRING RECORDED FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER ............................. 54

Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98

users only) .................................. 54

Step 2: Connect the DVR-530 to your

computer ..................................... 55

Step 3: Download still images, video clips and

audio files .................................... 56

INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO .............. 57

INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT

READER .............................................. 58

USER MANUAL................................... 58

USING THE DVR-530 AS A PC CAMERA

.............................................................. 59

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver ...... 60

Step 2: Connect the DVR-530 to your computer

..................................................... 61

Step 3: Run your application software(i.e.

Yahoo Messenger) .................... 61

SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 62

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... 63

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new DVR-530!

This DVR-530 is designed as an “entry-level” handy cam.

Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel CMOS sensor, your DVR-530 delivers good quality, 3350 x 2482 resolution

images.

Other features provided by the DVR-530 include the following:

LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS LCD monitor (230K pixels) makes it easy to frame

your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you

have captured.

Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (24 MB available for image storage).

External memory supports SD memory cards up to 1 GB.

Digital Recorder/Player - Store and play movies, video, music, pictures and more.

TV and PC connection - You may view your images on a television monitor or a computer using

the USB or A/V cables.

Advanced AV-IN recording - Store live TV recording.

Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom permit zoom photography.

Flexible flash settings - You may adjust the flash setting according to your lighting environment.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is

missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common product components:

DVR-530

User’s Manual

USB Cable

Software CD-ROM

A/V IN cable

Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

Battery charger

Common (optional) accessories:

SD memory card

Tripod

Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

A/V OUT Cable

Earphone

DVR-530 Strap

DVR-530 Pouch

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-530

Front View

1. Lens

2. Flash

3. Self-timer LED

4. Focus switch

Normal mode

Macro mode

5. Speaker

6. Microphone

7. Battery/SD memory card cover

8. Tripod socket

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