Vivitar DVR 1020HD User Manual

DVR 1020HD Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are

9 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera  Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. If your camera uses a

10 To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button. When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will dis

11 Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the

12 captured images MENU - Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode - Exits the menu screen - Note: Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to naviga

13 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode:

14 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press t

15 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that

16 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light so

17 Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of obje

18 8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9) This setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually cha

1 Contents Introduction ...

19 Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as comple

20 Date/Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken.

21 Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when

22 TV Out Menu TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the

23 Reset All Settings (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. 1) Press the M

24  Videos appear with an „AVI‟ icon on the top left of the LCD screen. 2) Play Your Selected Video:  Press the Shutter button to START playi

25 Thumbnail View  To select an AVI (video) in the Thumbnail View: press the OK button Other Shutter STARTS and PAUSES the video playback OK Sav

26 4) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to scroll through the menu options. 5) To delete this one video, select “One”. 6) To delete all the

27 5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) An icon will appear on the image with the selected ViviLink destination site.

28 Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. After powering on the digital video camera,

2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with yo

29 Delete Delete Image - Opens the Delete Menu with the option to delete the last captured image (video or photo) or to delete all, unlocked capture

30 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:

31 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press t

32 Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera. Keep in mind that

33 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Pre

34 3) Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the OK button to select and save the desired option. 5) A sel

35 9) This setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. White Bal

36 Multi Snapshots Menu When enabled, the Multi Snapshots feature allows you to take three rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Shu

37 Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. This setting should be adj

38 3) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu selection. 4) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted

3 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution 3264x2448 (8M), 2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) / 1600x1200(2M) / 1280x10

39 Language Menu You can select your camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press the MENU button

40 To Set the Date and Time: 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to scrol

41 When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the pow

42 TV Out Menu TV Out allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the

43 Reset All Settings (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to reset your camera settings to the Factory Default Settings. 1) Press the M

44 Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera.  When you fi

45 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camera has a four-directional direction control button that functions as Quick Func

46 Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in t

47 Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the curren

48 4) Press the direction button UP or DOWN to scroll through the menu options. 5) Press the OK button when highlighting the “Print Photo” optio

4 Computer System Requirements – Windows To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration:

49 6) Press the direction button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous

50 Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1) Insert the i

51 5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window. 6) Sele

52 Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the Built-in USB Connector during

53 Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo shari

54 5) Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Finder‟s Edit menu. Then select a fo

55 Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properl

56 Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ‟s at the websi

5 Parts of the Camera 1. Display Button 13. Down / Zoom Out Button 2. Delete Button 14. OK Button 3. MODE Button 15. Left / ViviLink B

6 Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card  Insert 3 x AA batteries as shown above. Alkaline batteries recomm

7 When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON 1) Installing

8 3) Powering ON the camera Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to selec