Vivitar DVR-508 User Manual

DVR 508 Digital Video Camcorder User‟s Manual © 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Wi

9 Note: After you insert the SD memory card, the SD card icon will appear on the bottom left side of the LCD, indicating that your SD memory card

10  Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, dis

11 When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery” message will appear on the LCD screen. The camcorder will automatically power off a

12 2. The video default capture mode appears on the LCD. 3. Press the MODE button on the bottom left of the LCD screen to change the mode. 4.

13 1. The amount of time left at that resolution and memory appears on the top right of the LCD. 2. Aim the camcorder at the subject or object

14 Two LED white lamp lights will light up (like a torch) in the front of the camcorder to offer better lighting. To turn off the LED light, pres

15 To enter the Settings options for the Video mode: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the Setting you w

16 Movie Size You can select different Video resolutions 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Movie

17 Frame Rate This setting allows you to control the frame rate for video capture. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Frame Rate menu. 2

18 4. Press the OK button to confirm, save your choice and exit to the Setting menu. 5. Press the MENU button to revert back to the Video captu

1 Table of Contents Introduction ...

19 Insert a compatible SD memory card of up to 16GB in order to expand capture many more memorable photos. Use the image that appears in the LCD

20 LED Lamp When light conditions are poor, press the LED / Right button. Two LED white lamp lights will light up (like a torch) on the front of

21 Method 1: 1. In the camera mode, press the Left button. 2. The Self-Timer icon on the top of the LCD will appear. 3. Press the Left button

22 Continue (3 continuous snapshots) 5. Press the OK button to save your choice. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the Setting menu and revert

23 Photo Capture Settings options The camera setting allows you to manage the way you wish to take photos. You can select and change the Reso

24 To enter the Settings options for the Capture mode: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select the Setting you wish to

25 2. Press the OK button to open the Resolution submenu. 3. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select one of the resolution options:

26 5. Press the MENU button to revert back to the Camera capture mode to start taking photos with the quality selected. Metering This setting

27 White Balance This setting is used to adjust the color of your photos as per your light source. 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Wh

28 EV-2.0 / EV-1.7 / EV-1.3 / EV-1.0 / EV-0.7 / EV-0.3 / EV+0.0 / EV+0.3 / EV+0.7/ EV+1.0 / EV+1.3 / EV+1.7/ EV+2.0 4. The LCD screen automatic

2 Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ...

29 5. Press the MENU button to exit the Setting menu and revert to the Camera mode. 6. The Self-Timer or Continue icon appears on the top of th

30 Audio Mode You can record audio clips with your camcorder. The amount of time to record your audio clips depends on how much memor

31 The amount of time that you have to record audio files appears on the top right corner of the LCD. 1. Press the Shutter button to being reco

32 3. A Video file appears with a Video icon on the bottom left corner of the LCD. 4. An Audio file appears with an Audio icon on the bottom

33 Thumbnail display When the camcorder is in the Playback Mode 1. Press the W button for all the images to appear as thumbnails. 2. Press th

34 You now have the option to edit these photos - Lock, Delete, View as Slideshows, change the Effect, Rotate, Resize, add a Voice Memo or Prin

35 9. Press the Up/Down button to select „Yes‟ to lock or „No‟ to exit. 10. Press the OK button to confirm, save and protect all the images.

36 4. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select one of the delete options: One; All 5. If you selected One and press the OK button a

37 Slide Show You can have all the photos appear one after the other as a Slide Show. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the Up/Down button t

38 12. Press the OK button to save your choice and exit the Slide Show submenu. Note: On selecting the Start option again in the Slide Show sub

3  1.8” TFT LCD  4 X Digital Zoom  Supports external SD/SDHC memory cards up to 16GB  Built-in Microphone  Delete, rotate, protect, cr

39 2. Press the OK button to open the Rotate submenu. 3. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the Rotate options:

40 Note: If the original photo was captured in 5M then it can be resized to any of the options. A 3M photo can be resized to the last 3 options a

41 5. The elapsed time for the voice memo appears in the center of the LCD. 6. Press the Shutter button to stop and save the Voice Memo to the

42 6. Press the Menu button if you wish to cancel the printing. 7. After the photo is printed you can select another photo to print by pressing

43 Lock You can lock and protect your video files from accidental deletion. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the Up/Down button to select t

44 11. If you selected Unlock All and press the OK button an “Unprotect All?” confirmation message will appear with “Yes” and “No” options. 12.

45 6. Press the Up/Down button to select „Yes‟ to delete or „No‟ to exit. 7. If Yes, press the OK button to confirm, save and delete the sele

46 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the Right button to select the icon to open the Setup menu.

47 4. To turn on or off the sound the Shutter makes when pressed, use the Right/Left button to select „On‟ or „Off‟. 5. Press the OK button to

48 1. Press the Up/Down button to select the Power Frequency menu. 2. Press the OK button to open the Power Frequency submenu. 3. Press the U

4 Computer System Requirements for Windows XP To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configurat

49 Language When using the video camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a language before using the video camcorder.

50 3. Press the Up/Down button to highlight and select the TV Out option you desire: NTSC, PAL 4. Pres

51 Reset All Using this function will reset the camcorder to the original factory settings. 1. Press the Up/Down button and select the Reset

52 2. Turn on the TV and the video camcorder, and then set the TV to “AV” mode. 3. When the video camcorder is set to record, capture or playb

53 2. On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the application‟s CD

54 Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camcorder. Click the “How to transfer photos and v

55 9. Please review the license terms. On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to co

56 Connect your camcorder to the computer 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer. 2. Tur

57 2. The “Get media from device” window opens. 3. You can select to download photos, videos or both. 4. Select your camcorder (removable di

58 5. Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files. 6. Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired

5  20GB hard drive with at least 15GB of available space  Support for Super VGA graphics  Available USB Interface  CD-ROM drive  Quick

59 Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using Windows) 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your c

60 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

61 Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, includin

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

63 Microphone YES Speaker YES Recorder YES Self-timer 2sec, 10sec File Format JPEG ( Still Image) /AVI ( Video) / WAV (Audio) White balance Auto

64 With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are stored in the camera`s memory. These photos sh

6 A Quick Look at your Digital Camera 1: Lens 2: Microphone 3: Compensating lamp 4: Self-Timer LED 5: Delete

7 Inserting Batteries Your camcorder requires three (3) AAA batteries. Insert the batteries into the camcorder: 1. Lift and open the cover of th

8 Inserting an SD Memory Card An SD/SDHC compatible memory card of up to 16GB (not included) needs to be inserted into your DV camcorder in order