Vivitar DVR5K User manual

DVR5K

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Important Safety Precautions

When using your Vivitar 4K Digital Camcorder, basic safety precautions

should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CAMCORDER.

2. Do not use your camcorder near water. Shut down immediate and

remove the battery if it is exposed to water or short circuiting.

3. Do not place your camcorder on any wet surfaces.

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adult supervision.

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6. Always press all buttons or switches carefully. Do not manhandle your

camcorder.

7. Do not use in extremely dry environments, as this can lead to static

discharge during usage.

8. Do not expose your camcorder to temperatures above 50°C.

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center if your dash cam is in need of service.

10. Do not drop, puncture or expose your camcorder to excessive trauma.

11. Your camcorder is not intended for commercial use.

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13. Unplug this device when not in use for long periods of time or during

lightning storms.

14. Only use the supplied battery. Do not use if the battery has expanded

or leaked. If the battery or any parts have been swallowed, seek medical

attention immediately.

15. Do not operate your camcorder while you are driving an automobile.

16. Store in a cool, dry environment when not in use.

17. Before use, make sure that the battery has been fully charged and that a

suitable memory card inserted.

BATTERY WARNING:

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-Do not crush, puncture, incinerate, or short circuit

external contacts.

-Please recycle or dispose of the battery properly.

Contact your local recycling facilities and/or the

manufacturer for further information.

CAUTION

Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................... 3

Features ........................................................................................................ 3

Package Contents ..................................................................................... 3

A Quick Look at your Camcorder ..................................................... 4-5

Button Functions ........................................................................................ 6

Inserting a Memory Card ........................................................................

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Attaching & Charging the Battery 8

Using the Remote Control ...................................................................... 9

Powering On & Off .................................................................................... 10

Switching Modes ................................................................................................ 11

Video Mode/Recording Videos ......................................................... 12

Photo Mode/Taking Photos ......................................................... 13

Playback Mode ..................................... ...................................................... 14

Playback on a TV ......................................................................... 15

Attaching an External Microphone................................................... 17

Connecting to a Computer................................................................ 16

Wi-Fi Connection.....................................................................................18

Accessing Menus ..................................................................................... 19

Setting Menu (For Video Mode)....................................................... 20

Setting Menu (For Photo Mode)...................................................... 21

Setting Menu (Camcorder Settings). ............................................... 22

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Maintenance and Care ........................................................................... 23

FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................... 24

Vivitar Warranty Card ........................................................................... 25-26

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your Vivitar 4K Digital Camcorder, item

DVR5K. You can use your camcorder to capture high quality

videos and photos. In order to get the best results when using

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Features

-3” Touch Screen, 270° Rotatable Display

-Real 4K Ultra HD Video Recording

-Max. 48 Megapixel Photo Resolution

-Built-In Wi-Fi and Free App

-16X Super Digital Zoom

-Night Vision

-HDMI Output

-Rechargeable Lithium Battery

-Digital Camcorder

-USB Cable

-Camera Bag

-HDMI Cable

-Remote Control

-Rechargeable Lithium Battery

-Instruction Manual with Warranty Information

Package Contents

A Quick Look at Your Camcorder

REAR VIEW

FRONT VIEW

Lens

IR+LED

Video Button

Charging

Indicator Light

Activity

Indicator Light

Battery Compartment

Microphone

Remote

Signal Receiver

A Quick Look at Your Camcorder (cont.)

Battery Lock

Memory Card Cover

Power/Light Button Menu Button

Display/Wi-Fi Button

Tripod Mount

USB Port

Mode Button

Photo ButtonSpeaker

Cold Shoe Zoom

HDMI Port

External Microphone Jack

BOTTOM VIEW

SIDE VIEW

TOP VIEW

Button Functions

-Press to power on the camcorder.

-Press and hold to power o the camcorder.

-Once powered on, press to turn on night vision (3 red

LED lights), press again to switch to the LED light (3 white

LED lights), then press again to exit..

-Press to pull up settings menu.

-Press to exit menu or return to previous menu.

-Press once to turn o screen icons, twice to turn on/o

the screen.

-In photo/video mode, press and hold to turn on Wi-Fi.

Press to turn o Wi-Fi.

-In photo mode, tap to focus. Press and hold to take a photo.

-In playback mode, press to play/pause.

-Press to select a mode.

-Zoom in or out in (wide/telephoto) in photo/video mode.

-Adjust volume during video playback.

-Toggle through selections in menus.

-In video mode, start and stop recording.

Power/Light Button

Menu Button

Display/Wi-Fi Button

Photo Button

Mode Button

Zoom

Video Button

Before powering on your camcorder, insert an SD memory card

into the memory card slot. An SD memory card is required in

order to store recorded photos and videos. To ensure smooth

performance, it is recommended to use a memory card rated

class 10 or above, with a capacity between 16-128GB.

NOTE:

1. If a “Card is Full” error message appears on your display

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take more photos or videos.

2. You may need to format a memory card for the camcorder to

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memory card before formatting, as the formatting process will

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Inserting a Memory Card

Insert an SD Card

making sure it snaps

securely in place

Open the memory card cover.

A rechargeable battery is included with your camcorder.

Insert the battery into the camcorder’s battery compartment.

To do so, push the battery towards the battery compartment,

and then slide it upwards, making sure the contacts of the

battery connect to the contacts of the battery compartment.

Make sure the battery slides securely into place. Do not force or

pressure the battery, as doing so could damage the contacts.

Charging the Battery

In order to charge the battery, connect one end of the included

USB cable to the charging port on your camcorder. Connect

the other end to a suitable USB charging adapter.

The Charging Indicator Light turns green while the battery is

charging and turns off when charging is complete.

Note that the camera can be plugged in while recording to be

able to record for longer lengths of time.

When charging, keep all charging cables well ventilated. Do not

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such as bedding, linens or synthetic fabrics.

Attaching & Charging the Battery

You can control your camcorder using the included remote

control. View the graphic below to see the remote’s button

Using the Remote Control

Record Button

In video mode, press to

start/stop video recording

Turns on/off night vision and

LED light.

Up arrow in settings menus.

Down arrow in settings menus.

Turns Wi-Fi on/off when in .

photo or video mode.

Zooms in (telephoto) when in

photo or video mode.

Zooms out (Wide Angle) when

in photo or video mode.

Press to enter

Playback Mode

Pull plastic tab out in order to use your remote.

Press to change modes.

Changes menus when in

a setup menu.

Press to bring up menus,

go back to a previous menu

or exit menu.

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a selection

Photo Button

In photo mode, takes photo.

In video mode, pause/continue

video recording

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