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All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. DVR 380 Digital Camcorder with Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc.
All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. DVR 380 Digital Camcorder with Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc.
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... Mode ...19 Photo Playback Mode ...21 Installing the Software ...25 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 26 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer 27 Get started!...28 Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually 29 Camcorder Maintenance ...30 Sakar Warranty Card...30 Technical Support...31 Troubleshooting...32 1 Contents...
... Mode ...19 Photo Playback Mode ...21 Installing the Software ...25 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 26 Getting Photos and Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer 27 Get started!...28 Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually 29 Camcorder Maintenance ...30 Sakar Warranty Card...30 Technical Support...31 Troubleshooting...32 1 Contents...
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... card (up to be purchased separately. SD Memory cards are not included and need to get the most out of your digital video recorder. Digital Camcorder 2. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Introduction Thank you need to 16GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in USB Connector (not...
... card (up to be purchased separately. SD Memory cards are not included and need to get the most out of your digital video recorder. Digital Camcorder 2. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Introduction Thank you need to 16GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in USB Connector (not...
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SET (Menu/Delete) Button 5. Lens 12. Wrist Strap Connector 18. Shutter Button 3. Right Button 8. SD Memory Card Slot 13. Parts of the Camcorder 1. Left Button 9. LED Indicator 10. USB Connector 15. Down / Zoom Out Button 7. Microphone 16. Power Button 2. Battery Compartment 3 MODE Button 4. Up / Zoom In Button 6. LCD Screen 11. USB Lever 14. Speaker 17.
SET (Menu/Delete) Button 5. Lens 12. Wrist Strap Connector 18. Shutter Button 3. Right Button 8. SD Memory Card Slot 13. Parts of the Camcorder 1. Left Button 9. LED Indicator 10. USB Connector 15. Down / Zoom Out Button 7. Microphone 16. Power Button 2. Battery Compartment 3 MODE Button 4. Up / Zoom In Button 6. LCD Screen 11. USB Lever 14. Speaker 17.
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Initial Camcorder Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Slide the battery cover off. Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries. Using the Camcorder 4 Turning On the Camcorder Make sure the camcorder is powered OFF. Insert SD Memory card (up to 16GB) before use.
Initial Camcorder Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Slide the battery cover off. Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries. Using the Camcorder 4 Turning On the Camcorder Make sure the camcorder is powered OFF. Insert SD Memory card (up to 16GB) before use.
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... slot). Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in the direction shown on the camcorder (see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. ... level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder will automatically turn off a few seconds later. The energy status of the power is displayed on...shown below: Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power 2) SD Memory Card Make sure the camcorder is powered on, an SD icon will take you through the initial setup. Make sure an SD...
... slot). Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in the direction shown on the camcorder (see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. ... level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder will automatically turn off a few seconds later. The energy status of the power is displayed on...shown below: Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power 2) SD Memory Card Make sure the camcorder is powered on, an SD icon will take you through the initial setup. Make sure an SD...
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The Language selection menu will prevent the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card. 3) Power On Press the POWER button to begin capturing videos and photos. 6 SD card is now ready to turn on the camcorder. Select the language of your choice and press the Shutter/OK button to select a language for the camcorder. Setting the Camcorder Language You will first be prompted to confirm the selection. Your digital video recorder is locked this will appear.
The Language selection menu will prevent the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card. 3) Power On Press the POWER button to begin capturing videos and photos. 6 SD card is now ready to turn on the camcorder. Select the language of your choice and press the Shutter/OK button to select a language for the camcorder. Setting the Camcorder Language You will first be prompted to confirm the selection. Your digital video recorder is locked this will appear.
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...Capture mode. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to open the Playback mode for photos and videos. The picture will appear on your camcorder, press the MODE button once to view and manage the photos and videos on the LCD screen while record is powered ON. To...press the Shutter button again. To access the various menus for the various camcorder functions. After turning on your camcorder. Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to start the record. After turning on your camcorder. Main Camcorder Modes Your digital video recorder has different modes for the Video Capture mode,...
...Capture mode. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to open the Playback mode for photos and videos. The picture will appear on your camcorder, press the MODE button once to view and manage the photos and videos on the LCD screen while record is powered ON. To...press the Shutter button again. To access the various menus for the various camcorder functions. After turning on your camcorder. Photo Capture Mode Use this mode to start the record. After turning on your camcorder. Main Camcorder Modes Your digital video recorder has different modes for the Video Capture mode,...
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... 3 minutes Center English, French Yes Yes USB 2.0 (HS) Window XP SP3 / Vista SP1/ Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.5.x or higher 3 x AAA (1.5V) Alkaline batteries 0~40 C 8 Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Image Quality White Balance Color Effect Light Exposure ISO...
... 3 minutes Center English, French Yes Yes USB 2.0 (HS) Window XP SP3 / Vista SP1/ Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.5.x or higher 3 x AAA (1.5V) Alkaline batteries 0~40 C 8 Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Image Quality White Balance Color Effect Light Exposure ISO...
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...OFF Your Digital Video Recorder Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. If your camcorder comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it has not been in Video Capture mode to start. Auto Power Saving Your digital ...an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off a few moments later. Powering the camcorder OFF While the camcorder is insufficient battery power, a "Low Battery" message will automatically power off the camcorder if it is fully charged before the first use after 3 minutes. 10 The digital ...
...OFF Your Digital Video Recorder Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. If your camcorder comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it has not been in Video Capture mode to start. Auto Power Saving Your digital ...an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off a few moments later. Powering the camcorder OFF While the camcorder is insufficient battery power, a "Low Battery" message will automatically power off the camcorder if it is fully charged before the first use after 3 minutes. 10 The digital ...
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...and photos. Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder. 2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will ...display on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you have already taken with your camcorder. The icons that appear on the top-left corner of the LCD display 11 Changing Camcorder Mode Your digital video recorder has three main modes: 1) Video Capture Mode -
...and photos. Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder. 2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will ...display on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you have already taken with your camcorder. The icons that appear on the top-left corner of the LCD display 11 Changing Camcorder Mode Your digital video recorder has three main modes: 1) Video Capture Mode -
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Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that are single-use functions that mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current ... return to the right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you can be remembered by the camcorder and do not display this icon when selected. 6) At any time you decide to change them again at a later time. 5) Some menu options are not...
Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that are single-use functions that mode. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current ... return to the right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you can be remembered by the camcorder and do not display this icon when selected. 6) At any time you decide to change them again at a later time. 5) Some menu options are not...
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... quality than videos recorded at the scene you would like to capture videos with your digital video recorder. Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired. 3) Press the Shutter button to start the video capture. 4) The elapsed time will display by default. Zoom In and Down ...To stop the video record, press the Shutter button again. 6) The video will appear in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the higher resolution. Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture. 2) Press the UP - Remember, the amount of time ...
... quality than videos recorded at the scene you would like to capture videos with your digital video recorder. Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired. 3) Press the Shutter button to start the video capture. 4) The elapsed time will display by default. Zoom In and Down ...To stop the video record, press the Shutter button again. 6) The video will appear in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the higher resolution. Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture. 2) Press the UP - Remember, the amount of time ...
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... menus that functions as Quick Function buttons. Changes between VGA and QVGA Video Resolution Zooms out Other Shutter/OK SET MODE Starts and stops your camcorder‟s Video Capture Mode: 14 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that appear in...
... menus that functions as Quick Function buttons. Changes between VGA and QVGA Video Resolution Zooms out Other Shutter/OK SET MODE Starts and stops your camcorder‟s Video Capture Mode: 14 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that appear in...
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... 4) Press the Shutter/OK button to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting. 15 Language Menu You can select your camcorder‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press the SET button to open the...and return to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of the images taken by your...
... 4) Press the Shutter/OK button to your previous mode. 8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting. 15 Language Menu You can select your camcorder‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press the SET button to open the...and return to select the desired option. 5) A selected option icon will appear on the LCD screen. 9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of the images taken by your...
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... allows you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with your digital video recorder. When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your selected Video: Press the...
... allows you to review photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with your digital video recorder. When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your selected Video: Press the...
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... from the thumbnail the image type: AVI files have a V appear on the thumbnail image JPEG files do not have any icons on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you wish to view. Videos appear with a „V‟ icon. 3) Press the Shutter/OK button for the images to...
... from the thumbnail the image type: AVI files have a V appear on the thumbnail image JPEG files do not have any icons on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you wish to view. Videos appear with a „V‟ icon. 3) Press the Shutter/OK button for the images to...
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... and saved all the images are deleted they are permanently removed from your digital video recorder‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in your camcorder through the Delete menu. Select „Yes‟ then press the Shutter/OK button to exit without deleting the selected video. - Select „Yes‟...
... and saved all the images are deleted they are permanently removed from your digital video recorder‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in your camcorder through the Delete menu. Select „Yes‟ then press the Shutter/OK button to exit without deleting the selected video. - Select „Yes‟...
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... mode allows you would like to open the Photo Capture Mode. 3) The camera icon will be taken. Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired. 6) Press the Shutter button to capture and save your photo to enter the Photo Capture mode. However lower resolution photos are ...of the LCD. 4) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at higher resolution. Changes between 1M and VGA Photo Resolution UP Zooms in Video Capture Mode by default. Press the MODE button once to...
... mode allows you would like to open the Photo Capture Mode. 3) The camera icon will be taken. Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired. 6) Press the Shutter button to capture and save your photo to enter the Photo Capture mode. However lower resolution photos are ...of the LCD. 4) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at higher resolution. Changes between 1M and VGA Photo Resolution UP Zooms in Video Capture Mode by default. Press the MODE button once to...
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... Playback Mode Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in mind that this setting will also take up more of your camcorder‟s memory. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to ...and select the Image Resolution menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in your digital video recorder‟s Photo Capture Mode: Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to scroll through the Menus, ...
... Playback Mode Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in mind that this setting will also take up more of your camcorder‟s memory. 1) Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to ...and select the Image Resolution menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in your digital video recorder‟s Photo Capture Mode: Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to scroll through the Menus, ...