DVR 528 Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2010 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 What Your Camera Includes ............................................................................................................................ 2 Camera Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 8GB) for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.
Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory LCD Display Lens Focus Range Zoom Exposure White Balance CMOS (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M) 1600x1200, (1M) 1280x1024 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels 1280X720 (HD), 640X480(VGA), 320X240(QVGA) JPEG/AVI SD Card (up to 8GB) 1.5 Inch TFT Self-Timer Color Effects Speaker Microphone TV Out Interface System Requirements Battery F3.0 Fixed Focus 150cm ~ infinity 4X Digital Zoom -3.
Computer System Requirements – Windows To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: Pentium 4 processor or above with Windows XP service pack 2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk space 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution 16-bit color or higher display adaptor CD-ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher Internet connec
A Quick Look at your Digital Camera 1. Display Button 2. LED On/Off 3. DV/DSC Button 4. Shutter Button 5. Up / Zoom In Button 6. OK Button 7. USB / AV Slot 8. Right / Self-Timer Button Slideshow Button 9. MENU Button 10. Down / Zoom Out Button 11. Power Button 12. Left Button 13. LCD Screen 14. Tripod Socket 15. SD Memory Card Slot 16. Wrist Strap connector 17. Battery Compartment 18.
Initial Camera Setup When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera setup. Powering the Camera ON 1) Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. 2) Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. 3) Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
Setting the Camera Language 1) You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the OK button to confirm the selection. 2) After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?” Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup.
Using Your Digital Camera Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Powering the camera ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start. Powering the camera OFF While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off completely.
Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: 1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 3) Playback Mode - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camera. When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active.
Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. 2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu selection. 3) Press the OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Click the Up/Zoom In and Down/Zoom Out buttons on the left of the LCD Panel to better set the camera display if desired. 3) Press the LED ON/OFF button on the left of the LCD Panel to turn the LED light on to give more light. 4) Press the Shutter button on the top of the camera to start the video capture.
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Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or selected option icon will appear on the selected item restore the camera’s default factory settings.
6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or selected option icon will appear on the selected item restore the camera’s default factory settings.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera’s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment. When the ISO level is increased, the image sensor in your camera will be more sensitive to light and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations.
6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camera focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camera will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your camera’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camera’s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camera. On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
4) Scroll through the window with the right and left navigation buttons. For each field in the menu, use the up and down navigation buttons to set the time and date. 5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous screen Audio Menu The Audio menu allows you to control the camera’s ability to record audio in the video clips recorded with your camera in addition to the video record. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
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 your camera will automatically power off. 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 power button before the next use. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or selected option icon will appear on the selected item restore the camera’s default factory settings.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted. 2) If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the OK button. 3) You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card. 4) Select “No” to exit without formatting. 5) Select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin the format.
Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. Factory Settings Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory default settings. 1) Select the “Default Setting”. 2) Press the OK button. 3) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings 4) The settings will be reset.
Playing Videos on Your Camera Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera’s memory card. Each image will display on the LCD screen. When you find a video that you would like to play, press the OK button to start playing the video. Press the OK button again to pause the video and continue playing and pausing as needed. While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear.
Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera’s Video Capture Mode: Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
4) Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the playback mode. Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol. 5) Remember that you cannot delete locked videos. Delete Menu While in the playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera through the delete menu. 1) View the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the OK button to open the menus. 3) Scroll to the Delete Menu.
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camera. Press the DV/DSC button once to enter the Photo Capture mode. Taking a Picture 1) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display on the back of the camera to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. 2) Click the Up/Zoom In and Down/Zoom Out buttons to zoom in/out if desired. 3) Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the picture.
Hide/Show the LCD Icons The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. 5) Press the DISPLAY button once to hide the display of the icons on the screen. 6) Press the DISPLAY button twice. The LCD will go blank. 7) Press the DISPLAY button again to redisplay the icons on the screen. LED Flash Light To add more light in a dark situation the camera has a LED flash light. 1) Press the LED ON/OFF button once to turn the LED On.
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Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 7) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. Image Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
Self-Timer Menu The Self-Timer menu allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera’s shutter button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don’t just want to take the picture but would also would like to be in the picture yourself. Just set the desired self-timer delay, press the shutter button on your camera and position yourself in front of the camera as desired. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. Multi-Snapshots Menu When enabled, the Multi-Snapshots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the shutter button.
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 objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
and allow you to capture images in lower-light situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken. When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camera will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option.
Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the SET button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or selected option icon will appear on the selected item. restore the camera’s default factory settings.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 5) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name restore the camera’s default factory settings.
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A 4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or selected option icon will appear on the selected item. restore the camera’s default factory settings.
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 6) Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in flourescent lighting sources in your locale.
Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu to delete all of the content that is currently on your camera’s memory card. Keep in mind that formatting the memory card will permanently delete all of the content on your camera’s memory card. This option will delete all of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the delete menu in the camera’s Playback mode. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options.
Factory Settings Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camera settings to the factory default settings. 1) The “Default Setting” is selected. 2) Press the OK button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. 3) You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings. 4) Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select “Yes” and press the OK button to begin the format. 5) The camera will be reset.
Once in the Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction buttons to scroll through the images on your camera’s memory card. Photos appear with a JPG icon on the top left of the LCD screen . Zooming In/Out on a Photo Press the Up / Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera. Use the direction buttons to navigate around the photo. Press the Down / Zoom Out button to zoom out on a photo on your camera.
Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camera. 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode. 4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
5) Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the playback mode. Photos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol. 6) Remember that you cannot delete or edit photos while they are locked. Delete Menu While in the playback mode, you can delete pictures from your camera through the delete menu. 1) Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete. 2) Press the OK button to open the menus.
Print Photos Menu You can use the Print Photos menu to print the photos that are on your camera directly to a Pictbridge compatible printer. 1) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 2) Open the Print Photos menu. 3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4) Press the OK button when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the selected photo. 5) You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer.
Set the Interval: 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Play the Slide Show: 1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to select the Play option from the menu. 2) Press the OK button to select the desired option. 3) The Slide Show will begin to play. 4) Press the Up button to pause and again to resume.
Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the camera is now not portable. 1) Connect the camera to a TV via the TV-out cable (supplied). 2) Turn on the TV and the camera, and then set the TV to “AV” mode. 3) You will need to set the TV format on the camera to suit the TV format of your TV set. 4) In the Video Capture mode there is a TV Out menu option – NTSC or PAL. 5) Select the option as per the format of the TV set you are using and press the OK button.
2) On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch the installer. 3) On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. 4) If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet and then click the “Install Vivitar Experience Image Manager” button to begin the installation.
Note: If you do not have internet access, you can still download media from the camera. Click the “How to transfer photos and videos from my camera to my computer” button for instructions. 5) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window. 6) Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window. 7) Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application.
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 continue. 10) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”. 11) Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer. 12) On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete. The application will automatically open.
3) The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device. Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1) Select the “Get images” button from the Main menu.
2) The “Get media from device” window opens. 3) You can select to download photos, videos or both. 4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only USB device connected then it will be selected automatically. 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. 7) Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import.
Edit images using automatic and manual tools Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the Help file or click the “Take the Tour” button on the application`s Home page. Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appears on the LCD.
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. 2) MSDC appear on the LCD. 3) The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop. 4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files. 5) Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose Copy from the Finder’s Edit menu.
Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year.
Sakar US Sakar UK/Europe Sakar Australia Sakar International Attention: Service Department Return faulty camera to the Attention: Service Department 2D, Siskin Parkway East Refund Counter at the store 195 Carter Drive 4020 Middlemarch Business Park where purchased Edison, NJ Coventry, CV3 4PE 08817 Technical Support For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find manuals, software and FAQ’s at the website.
Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer. What do I do? First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again. With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera`s memory.
