Vivitar 980HD User Manual

High DenitionDigital Video Camera980HDUser’s Manual© 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.Windows and the Windows logo are registered t

10EN(6)SceneSkinNightBacklight(7) Macro Position Focusing(8) Manual White Balance(9) Motion Detection(10)Zoom meter:FHD (1080p 30):1X~10X (10X Optical

11ENMovie Recording• In Movie Record Mode (The Movie Record LED Indicator lights up), press OK Button to start recording. When a movie is being rec

12ENPicture Recording• In Picture Record Mode (The Picture Record LED Indicator lights up), press OK Button halfway down until the focusing frame

13ENOptions for Record MenuMovie Record Mode MenuMovie Resolution White Balance Scene Effect• FHD (1080p 30)• HD (720p 30)• WVGA60• VGA (4:3)• Au

14ENMovie ResolutionFour resolution settings are available.• FHD (1080p 30): Record movies at 1920x1080p 30 resolution.• HD (720p 30): Record movies

15ENWhite Balance The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available:• Auto: The camera

16ENMovie EffectOperation Display Screen1. In Movie Record Mode, touch (on-screen icon) to show the wheel menu. 2. Scroll and stop on [Effe

17ENMotion DetectionRecord videos automatically when the camera detects a movement.Operation Display Screen1. In the Effect submenu, touch [Motion De

18ENPicture EffectOperation Display Screen1. In Picture Record Mode, touch (on-screen icon) to show the wheel menu. 2. Scroll and stop on [

19ENISOThe camera adjusts the ISO sensitivity of its images automatically. Two manual ISO sensitivity settings are available. (800/1600) The larger th

ContentsSection 1 Getting to Know Your Camera ... 3Section 2 Getting Started ...

20ENSection 4 Enjoying the Playback ModeButton FunctionThe Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Rolling Wheel: Rotate to move to th

21ENLCD Monitor InformationIndicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode:Playback Preview ScreenMovie Playback Mode Picture Playback Mode(1)Movi

22EN(3) Movie/Picture Preview Screen On(4) Return to the previous screen/ Switch to Record Mode(5) Movie playback time counter(6) Delete (7) Upload se

23ENOperations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing movies and pictures on the built-in memory or on an SD Card.Operation D

24ENDelete MoviesOperation Display Screen1. Touch to go to the Delete option screen.2. Touch [Yes] to delete the current movie or [No] to cancel

25ENPicture PlaybackOperation Display Screen1. When in the Picture Playback mode, sweep to the right or touch to go to the previous pi

26ENDelete PictureOperation Display Screen1. Touch to go to the Delete option screen.2. Touch [Yes] to delete the current picture or [No] to canc

27ENSection 5 Setting Your Camera Setting MenuOperation Display Screen1. Touch (on-screen icon) when in Record Mode. The Record menu wheel will

28ENTVEnsure that the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected – either NTSC or PAL.Wrong TV system setting may cause image ickers.• NTSC(60

29ENTime SettingOperation Display Screen1. In the Setting submenu, touch [Time Setting] on the screen to go to the Time Setting menu. 2. Touch Year,

3ENSection 1 Getting to Know Your CameraOverviewThank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos i

30ENDefault SettingTo restore the default factory setting, select this option. Operation Display Screen1. In the Setting submenu, touch [Default Sett

31ENSection 6 Viewing Pictures and Movies on TVConnecting to a High-Denition 16:9(Wide) TV1. Connect the HDMI cable to your camera’s HDMI Out port.2

32ENSection 7 Using the SoftwareInstalling the SoftwareYou must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager s

33EN“Next” to continue.10. On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the program will be installed,

34EN2. The “Get Images from device” window opens.3. You can select to download photos, videos or both.4. Select your camera (removable disk) from t

35ENSection 8 Transferring MediaTransfer media: Using WindowsTo transfer media from your camera to your computer manually using Windows:1. Use the U

36ENSection 9 Sakar Warranty CardThis warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to fun

37ENSection 11 Specications and System RequirementsSpecicationImage sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensorOperation modes Movie record, Picture recordLens

38ENSystem requirements• Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7• Intel Pentium 4, 2.4GHz or above• 512 MB RAM• CD-ROM Drive• 1 GB free HDD space• Availabl

39ENSection 12 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 1. If the LCD preview is not clear while shooting, how can the focus be adjusted?Try to switch between

4ENFront View Rear ViewLensFlashMicrophoneTele/Wide ButtonSpeakerMode ButtonPlayback Button OK ButtonPicture Mode LED IndicatorPlayback LED IndicatorM

40ENunintentional data loss. 9. I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do

5ENSide ViewBottom ViewTripod SocketBattery CoverHDMI PortTV PortMini USB 2.0 PortSelf Timer LEDLCD Touch PanelPre -Record/Internet ButtonPower Button

6ENSection 2 Getting StartedLoading the BatteryBefore using the camera, users must load the Lithium-ion rechargeable battery come within the package.

7ENTurning the Camera On and Getting Started• To turn on the camera: 1. Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.2. Or press P

8ENSection 3 Enjoying the Record ModeButton FunctionRolling Wheel: Rotate to move between the wheel menu options. Right Button: LCD Informatio

9ENLCD Monitor InformationThe indicators shown below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:(1)Movie ResolutionFHD (1080p 30)HD (720