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Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. DVR 949HD Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. DVR 949HD Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents Introduction ...2 What's Included ...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup ...4 Main Camera Modes...8 Camera Technical Specifications ...9 Computer System Requirements ...10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera 11 Changing Camera Mode ...12 Navigating the Menus ...13 Camera Options: LED Light, Macro Switch 16 Video Capture Mode ...18 Video Playback Mode ...28 Photo Capture Mode...33...
Table of Contents Introduction ...2 What's Included ...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup ...4 Main Camera Modes...8 Camera Technical Specifications ...9 Computer System Requirements ...10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera 11 Changing Camera Mode ...12 Navigating the Menus ...13 Camera Options: LED Light, Macro Switch 16 Video Capture Mode ...18 Video Playback Mode ...28 Photo Capture Mode...33...
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Introduction Thank you need to get the most out of your digital video camera. Important: You must use . What's Included 1) Digital Video Camera 2) USB cable 3) TV Cable 4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 5) Lens Cover Strap 6) Hand Strap (not shown) NOTE: Class 4 (or higher)... Memory card and batteries not included. 2 NOTE: Your digital video camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in order to be purchased separately. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. SD Memory cards...
Introduction Thank you need to get the most out of your digital video camera. Important: You must use . What's Included 1) Digital Video Camera 2) USB cable 3) TV Cable 4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 5) Lens Cover Strap 6) Hand Strap (not shown) NOTE: Class 4 (or higher)... Memory card and batteries not included. 2 NOTE: Your digital video camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in order to be purchased separately. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. SD Memory cards...
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Shutter Button 8. HDMI Port 12. LED Light 17. Lens Cover 5. Tripod Mount 14. Parts of the Camera 1. Hand Strap 13. Microphone 18. Zoom Out / Zoom In 9. LCD Touch Screen 3 Battery Compartment 16. Home Button 3. Speaker 7. SD Memory Card Slot 15. Power Button 2. Macro Switch 6. Digital Lens 4. LED Light Indicator 10. USB Port 11.
Shutter Button 8. HDMI Port 12. LED Light 17. Lens Cover 5. Tripod Mount 14. Parts of the Camera 1. Hand Strap 13. Microphone 18. Zoom Out / Zoom In 9. LCD Touch Screen 3 Battery Compartment 16. Home Button 3. Speaker 7. SD Memory Card Slot 15. Power Button 2. Macro Switch 6. Digital Lens 4. LED Light Indicator 10. USB Port 11.
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...not included.) NOTE: Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for the first time, the camera takes you through the Initial Camera Setup. 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. (See...will not work if the battery power level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera automatically turns off a few seconds later. The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below: Full battery ...
...not included.) NOTE: Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for the first time, the camera takes you through the Initial Camera Setup. 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. (See...will not work if the battery power level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera automatically turns off a few seconds later. The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below: Full battery ...
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This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly. (See images below : 1 and 2.) Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. 2) Installing the SD Memory Card IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into your camera. SD card not included. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into the slot in the direction as shown SD card icon on the camera. (See images below : 3 and 4.) 5
This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly. (See images below : 1 and 2.) Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. 2) Installing the SD Memory Card IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into your camera. SD card not included. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into the slot in the direction as shown SD card icon on the camera. (See images below : 3 and 4.) 5
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NOTE: After the camera is powered on, the SD icon will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to turn on the camera. 4) Setting the Camera Language 6 If the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. Make sure the SD card is locked this will appear on the side of the SD card). Press the POWER button to the SD card. 3) Powering ON the camera Flip open the LCD screen.
NOTE: After the camera is powered on, the SD icon will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to turn on the camera. 4) Setting the Camera Language 6 If the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. Make sure the SD card is locked this will appear on the side of the SD card). Press the POWER button to the SD card. 3) Powering ON the camera Flip open the LCD screen.
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... confirm your selection. Drag up or down to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of the camera setup. 6) Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked if you would like to continue with... the accompanying software application. First you will be set the date and time on the camera. Drag up or down to scroll and view the Date and Time options. Set the Date and Time as desired and tap SAVE...
... confirm your selection. Drag up or down to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus of the camera setup. 6) Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked if you would like to continue with... the accompanying software application. First you will be set the date and time on the camera. Drag up or down to scroll and view the Date and Time options. Set the Date and Time as desired and tap SAVE...
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... Mode for photos and videos. After turning on the LCD screen while record is in progress. Tap Camera to open the Camera Mode options. To access the various menus for the Playback Mode for the various camera functions. To stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The picture will appear on your... Mode, tap MENU while in the Video Capture Mode. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you've previously taken to open the Camera Mode options. To access the various menus for the Video Capture Mode, tap MENU while in the Photo Capture Mode. Tap...
... Mode for photos and videos. After turning on the LCD screen while record is in progress. Tap Camera to open the Camera Mode options. To access the various menus for the Playback Mode for the various camera functions. To stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The picture will appear on your... Mode, tap MENU while in the Video Capture Mode. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you've previously taken to open the Camera Mode options. To access the various menus for the Video Capture Mode, tap MENU while in the Photo Capture Mode. Tap...
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Mac OSX v10.5.x and above 4 x AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included) 0~40 ℃ 9 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Language Flash ...
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above 4 x AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included) 0~40 ℃ 9 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Language Flash ...
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... has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is on, you can be in Video Capture Mode to turn your camera ON. Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera Make sure the batteries have been installed properly into ...your digital video camera. Make sure an SD card has been installed properly into your camera. (SDHC Class 4 card up to power off the digital video camera. The Auto Power Off time can press the HOME button and then tap ...
... has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is on, you can be in Video Capture Mode to turn your camera ON. Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera Make sure the batteries have been installed properly into ...your digital video camera. Make sure an SD card has been installed properly into your camera. (SDHC Class 4 card up to power off the digital video camera. The Auto Power Off time can press the HOME button and then tap ...
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... ON. Press the HOME button on the left of the LCD Panel. Tap one of the following icons to select the active camera mode: Camera Video Playback When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture Mode... Mode, this mode to view the photos and videos you can begin to capture photos with your camera. 2) Photo Capture Mode - To change the active digital video camera mode: Make sure the digital video camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display on the top-left corner of the...
... ON. Press the HOME button on the left of the LCD Panel. Tap one of the following icons to select the active camera mode: Camera Video Playback When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture Mode... Mode, this mode to view the photos and videos you can begin to capture photos with your camera. 2) Photo Capture Mode - To change the active digital video camera mode: Make sure the digital video camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display on the top-left corner of the...
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...option. 2) Menu Screens: Enter the menu screens and select the desired option. Home Menus The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camera modes and settings as well as to the photo slideshow and the power off. 1) Press the HOME button located on the left side of the...Photo Capture Mode Tap to enter Video Capture Mode Tap to enter Playback Mode 13 Navigating the Menus You camera includes the following menus: Home Menus Camera Mode Menus Camera Setup Menus You can toggle between the menu options each time you see information below for more details regarding...
...option. 2) Menu Screens: Enter the menu screens and select the desired option. Home Menus The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camera modes and settings as well as to the photo slideshow and the power off. 1) Press the HOME button located on the left side of the...Photo Capture Mode Tap to enter Video Capture Mode Tap to enter Playback Mode 13 Navigating the Menus You camera includes the following menus: Home Menus Camera Mode Menus Camera Setup Menus You can toggle between the menu options each time you see information below for more details regarding...
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... & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. NOTE: Some menu options are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the LCD screen. Setup Tap to enter Camera General Settings Slide Show Tap to begin Photo Slide Show Power Off Touch to Power off your digital... video camera Camera Mode Menus Each camera mode has a set of the LCD touch screen to open the various options for each...
... & EXIT to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. NOTE: Some menu options are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the LCD screen. Setup Tap to enter Camera General Settings Slide Show Tap to begin Photo Slide Show Power Off Touch to Power off your digital... video camera Camera Mode Menus Each camera mode has a set of the LCD touch screen to open the various options for each...
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...the desired option. Tap SAVE & EXIT to scroll and highlight the desired menu option. NOTE: Some menu options are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the touch LCD screen. For more details regarding specific Setup menus, please refer to the 'Setup Menu' section... view the main Setup menus. To select a Setup menu, tap the desired menu icon to open the various options for your digital video camera can easily be changed at a later time. 5) The selected option icon appears on the LCD screen. NOTE: Changes made to these options will remain...
...the desired option. Tap SAVE & EXIT to scroll and highlight the desired menu option. NOTE: Some menu options are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the touch LCD screen. For more details regarding specific Setup menus, please refer to the 'Setup Menu' section... view the main Setup menus. To select a Setup menu, tap the desired menu icon to open the various options for your digital video camera can easily be changed at a later time. 5) The selected option icon appears on the LCD screen. NOTE: Changes made to these options will remain...
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... While using the Macro mode, you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on the front of your camera DOWN to the flower icon . When enabled, the Macro mode allows your camera. Camera Options: LED Light, Macro Switch LED Flash Light Option To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing... videos and photos, use the 2 LED Flash Lights on your digital video camera to focus on an object that is ON. 16 LED ON: Tap the LED icon, located on the LCD and indicates that the Macro...
... While using the Macro mode, you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on the front of your camera DOWN to the flower icon . When enabled, the Macro mode allows your camera. Camera Options: LED Light, Macro Switch LED Flash Light Option To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing... videos and photos, use the 2 LED Flash Lights on your digital video camera to focus on an object that is ON. 16 LED ON: Tap the LED icon, located on the LCD and indicates that the Macro...
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Refer to the 'Camera Specifications' section to use the following features: Flash, Face Detect, and Smile Capture. NOTE: The Macro mode must be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). Not all cameras included these features. MACRO MODE OFF: To turn the Macro mode OFF slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera UP to the mountain icon. The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display. When Macro mode is off, images can be turned OFF when you want to view the features included with this camera. 17
Refer to the 'Camera Specifications' section to use the following features: Flash, Face Detect, and Smile Capture. NOTE: The Macro mode must be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). Not all cameras included these features. MACRO MODE OFF: To turn the Macro mode OFF slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera UP to the mountain icon. The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display. When Macro mode is off, images can be turned OFF when you want to view the features included with this camera. 17
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... the top right, the recording time appears, indicating the amount of the LCD screen indicating that the record is in progress. When the camera is automatically saved to the camera's SD memory card. 18 Push the Zoom control button down, the W button, to zoom in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video 1) ...While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the top of elapsed time as the video is being captured. 5) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again. 6) The video is...
... the top right, the recording time appears, indicating the amount of the LCD screen indicating that the record is in progress. When the camera is automatically saved to the camera's SD memory card. 18 Push the Zoom control button down, the W button, to zoom in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video 1) ...While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the top of elapsed time as the video is being captured. 5) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again. 6) The video is...
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Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera's Video Capture Mode: Scenery Resolution Quality ViviLink White Level Color Effect Sharpness Exposure ISO Metering Reminder: While in Capture Mode, you arrive at your current ... that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you can also change settings by tapping icons that let your camera to adapt properly to the Video Capture Mode. 19
Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera's Video Capture Mode: Scenery Resolution Quality ViviLink White Level Color Effect Sharpness Exposure ISO Metering Reminder: While in Capture Mode, you arrive at your current ... that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you can also change settings by tapping icons that let your camera to adapt properly to the Video Capture Mode. 19
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... to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 2) Tap the Resolution menu icon to the Video Capture Mode. 6) An icon reflecting your camera's memory. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option. 4) Tap... Capture Mode icon. The setting is saved by your selection displays on the LCD screen. 6) An icon reflecting your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. 20 This icon appears on the top left side of your selection displays on the LCD screen....
... to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode. 2) Tap the Resolution menu icon to the Video Capture Mode. 6) An icon reflecting your camera's memory. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option. 4) Tap... Capture Mode icon. The setting is saved by your selection displays on the LCD screen. 6) An icon reflecting your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. 20 This icon appears on the top left side of your selection displays on the LCD screen....