Vivitar DVR-200 User Manual

DVR-200 User Manual English 040507TP

9LCD informationThese indicators are displayed when recordingstill-images or video clips:1. Zoom state2. Sound level (applies to video only)Low sou

101. Folder number and video number2. Sound levelLow sound levelMild sound levelMedium sound levelHigh sound levelFully sound levelMute3. Battery leve

111. Folder number and image number2. Battery levelFull battery powerFairly consumedNearly exhaustedVirtually no battery power3. Memory Card indicator

12LED indicators and audible tonesIndicator Status Description/Activity SoundLED indicator Solid green The camera is powering up NoLED indicator Solid

13GETTING STARTEDYou can use 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH), one CR-V3 or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) topower your DV camera. Batt

14Using an AC power adapter (optional accessory)1. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled “DC IN”.2. Connect the other end to an

15Inserting an SD memory card (optional accessory)The camera comes with 64MB of internal memory, allowing you to record video clips and captured image

16Turning on your digital video camera1. Swing the LCD panel away from the camera body.2. Press and hold the power/menu button on the top to turn on y

17CAPTURING STILL IMAGESBasic settingsDigital zoom (Preview)Using the digital zoom, the image in the LCD display can be enlarged by pressing the (T) t

18Self-timerUse the self-timer when taking group shots.The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the self-timer is set, theshutter automatically re

1FCC STATEMENTFCC STATEMENTFCC STATEMENTFCC STATEMENTFCC STATEMENTThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll

19flashThe flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can capturean image using a suitable fla

20Image resolution and qualityYou can select resolution and compression settings for your still images. You may select still image resolution ofeither

21Number of recordable imagesThe frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in the internal memory (or SDmemory card

22RECORD MODEResolution320 x 240 pixelsSuper fine Approx. 5 min.Fine Approx. 12 min.Normal Approx. 17 min.Note: In record mode, the digital zoom fun

23Viewing video clipsTo view a recorded video clip, follow these steps:1. Turn on your camera.2. Press the playback/ pause button.3. Select the vid

24PLAYBACK MODEIn the playback mode, you can view, magnify, protect, and delete images. You can even run a slide show.Playback mode also provides a

25Zoom playbackWhile reviewing your still-images, you may enlarge (zoom -in) a selected portion of the image. This magnificationallows you to view fin

26Displaying thumbnail imagesThis function allows you to view up to nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you canquickly sca

27Slide show displayThe slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show.This is a very usef

28Deleting video clips and imagesYour still-images and video clips are stored in either internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Whenever amemory car

2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use this DV camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), becomes unusually hot to betouched, produces a peculiar no

29Delete all video clips/images at once1. Press the playback/ pause button to view the recorded video clips/images.2. Press the menu button.3. Se

30Protecting video clips/imagesYou can protect video clips or images from accidental erasure by selecting the protection function in the Playbackmenu.

31SYSTEM CONNECTIONSInstalling the USB Driver on a Windows PCThe USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 Second Edition.Windows 2000, M

32Open the “removable disk” and subsequent folders by double clicking on them. Double click on the folder. Yourimages are inside these folder(s). Sel

33Installing PhotoVistaPhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 3600 panoramic images in a snap. Whenyou view these panor

34Installing WinDVD Creator SVCDWinDVD Creator is an easy-use software to help you to edit recorded video clipsand make your own DVDs. WinDVD Creator

35Menu OptionsRecord MenuYou can use the Record menu to select istill-mage size(resolution), image qualityor video quality. You can also adjust exposu

36 Image sizeSet the desired image size.1600 x 1200800 x 600 Image qualitySet the still-image quality (compression ratio) at which the image is save

37 ExposureYour DV camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However,if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the

38 White balanceThe human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objectsstill appear white even when the light changes. With DV camera, however

3CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ... 5Overview... 5Packa

39 ISOYou may specify the ISO to be used when an image is taken. A higher ISOsensitivity value increases the camera’s sensitivity to light. However,

40Setup MenuYou can select your preferences and DV camera settings in Setup mode.Press the power button and navigate to the option you wish toconfig

41 FormatThis option formats the internal memory (or SD memory card) and erases all stored images and data.To perform the format function, first pres

42 Speaker VolumeYou may adjust the volume of the speaker - used when movies are played back.To set the sound level, first press the button.Then i

43 Power offIf your DV camera is unused for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on, the DV camera will switchto an idle mode, and e

44 Date typeYou can select the date type that is imprinted on your image.To set the date type, first press the button. Then select the datetype you

45 Light freq.You may set the frequency of the camera sensor to work optimally with local lighting.To set this option, first press the button. Then

46Playback menuUse the Playback menu to transfer your recorded video clips/captured imagesto a memory card or to create an on-camera slide show displa

47 Slide showYour camera can display your images sequentially as a slide show at aselected interval.[1 Sec], [3 Sec], [5 Sec], [7 Sec], [9 Sec] Copy

48CONNECTING YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERATO OTHER DEVICES

4Playback Menu...46Protect ...46Delet

49CAMERA SPECIFICATIONSItem DescriptionImage sensor 1/2" CMOSEffective pixels 2.0 Mega PixelsStill image resolution 1600 x 1200; 800 x 600Video i

50APPENDIXError MessagesLCD MONITOR DISPLAY MEANINGMEMORY ERROR Internal memory access errorCARD ERROR Optional SD card access errorMEMORY FULL There

5INTRODUCTIONOverviewYour new digital video camera is a miniature camcorder that will capture motion video as well as 2 megapixel stillimages.Using th

6Package contentsCarefully unpack your new DV camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item ismissing or damaged, pr

7GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERAFront view1. Lens2. Microphone3. Flash4. Self-timer LED5. Battery/SD card cover6. Tripod socket

81. LCD monitor2. Speaker3. Power/Menu button4. Arrow (up)Flash5. Arrow (right)T Zoom in6. Arrow (down)Self-timer7. Arrow (left)W Zoom out8. Record/