DVR 610 Digital Camcorder with Camera User Manual © 2009-2011 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.
Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2 What‟s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2 Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3 Initial Camera Setup ............................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital Videos and Photos is included with your camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder. Note: Your digital camcorder requires an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately. What‟s Included 1. Digital Camcorder 2.
Parts of the Camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Power Button Shutter Button Left / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View Right / Zoom In M (Mode) Button SET Button UP / Previous Image / Scene Selection Button Down / Next Image / Delete Last Image Button LCD Flip Screen Digital Lens 3 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Initial Camera Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Slide open the battery cover and install 2 AA alkaline batteries with the correct polarity (as illustrated inside the battery compartment) into the battery compartment on the back of the camera. SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for normal use.
When powering the digital camcorder ON for the first time, the camera takes you through the INITIAL CAMERA SETUP. Powering the Camera ON 1. Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a downward direction to open the cover. Insert 2 x AA (1.5v) batteries (not included) with the correct polarity, according to the polarity illustrated inside the battery compartment. Note: Alkaline batteries are recommended. 2.
Setting the Camera Language 1. You will be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. 2. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP or DOWN direction control buttons. 3. Press the SET button to confirm the selection. After selecting a language, the digital camcorder opens with the Video Capture mode ready for you to capture your videos.
Main Camera Modes Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE (M) button on your camera after the camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON. To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A blinking record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress.
Camera Technical Specifications Product type Digital Camcorder Digital Video Resolution 640*480 pixels (30fps) / 320*240 pixels(30fps ) Digital Photo Resolution 2M (1600x1200), 1.3M (1280x1024), VGA (640x480) Image Sensor CMOS Sensor LCD Display 1.
Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 Pentium® 4 processor (or above) 512 MB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution CD-ROM Drive QuickTime® 6 or higher Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 1
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder. Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera. (SD card up to 16 MB - SD Card not included) Powering the Digital camcorder ON Press the Power button to turn your camera ON. The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start. Powering the Digital camcorder OFF While the camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF.
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE (M) button. When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1.
Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video 1. While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you would like to capture. 2. Click the Right - T/Zoom In and Left - W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if desired. 3. Press the Shutter button to START the video capture. 4.
Video Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the settings that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4.
Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. The Image Resolution Options include: VGA (640x480) QVGA (320x240) Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory. Videos captured in VGA are of a better quality than QVGA videos and therefore take up more memory. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved 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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6.
Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale. If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country‟s electric current, you may see flickering or waves on the images taken by your camera. 50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
5. To proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the SET button. The memory card will be then be automatically completely formatted. Note: Formatting your memory card permanently deletes all images. 6. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Firmware (Factory Default Settings) Menu Use this menu to view the Firmware version on your camera or to reset your camcorder settings to the Factory Default Settings. 1.
Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you‟ve already taken with you camera. When you first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback Mode. Playing Videos on Your Camera 1.
Video Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Left Up Right Down Action Opens Thumbnail view (when not playing a selected video). Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. Displays the PREVIOUS image (when not playing a selected video). STOPS the video playback. Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view.
Video Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4. To delete the selected video (one image), select “Delete This Video” and press the SET button.
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. View the image you would like to protect/lock. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 5. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. Taking a Picture 1. Turn on your digital camcorder. 2. Press the Mode (M) button once to select and enter the Photo Capture mode. 3. The camera icon will appear on the top left corner of the LCD. 4. The amount of photos that can be captured with the available memory and as per the selected resolution will appear on the top right corner of the LCD screen. 5. Compose your picture with the LCD screen. 6.
Photo Capture Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder‟s Photo Capture Mode: 26
Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6.
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 images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camera. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Image Quality menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4.
7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved 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 distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
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 SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Light Exposure menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 4. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option. 5.
9. Remember that this setting will be saved 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 system language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Language menu. 3.
8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 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 powered on again with the Power button before the next use. 1.
5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE (M) button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Firmware (Factory Default Setting) menu. 3. To reset the digital camcorder‟s settings to the Factory Default Settings, press the SET button to select „Default Setting‟. To proceed with the reset, select „Yes‟ and press the SET button to confirm. The settings will be reset. You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital camcorder‟s settings set to the Factory Default Settings.
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 first turn on the camera, the camera will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE (M) button twice to open the Playback Mode. Viewing Photos on Your Camera 1.
Photo Playback Mode Button Functionality Your digital camcorder has a four-directional pad that functions as Quick Function buttons. Quick Function Button Left Up Right Down Action Zooms out of the selected photo after you have zoomed in. Opens Thumbnail view. Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. Displays the PREVIOUS image. Allows you to scroll through the images while in Thumbnail view. Zooms in to the selected photo.
Photo Playback Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete photos from your camera using the Delete menu. 1. View the image you would like to delete. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the Delete menu options. 4. To delete the selected photo (one image), select “Delete This Photo” and press the SET button.
To exit the menu without deleting the images, select „No‟ and press the SET button. 6. To exit the Delete menu without deleting any image(s), select „Cancel‟ and press the SET button. Remember: When selecting to “Delete All Images”, all your images are deleted except images that are Protected/Locked. To delete a locked image, first unlock the image, then select delete. Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you‟ve taken with your camera. 1. View the image you would like to rotate. 2.
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. View the image you would like to protect/lock. 2. Press the SET button to open the menus for the current mode. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Protect/Lock menu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. 5. Press the SET button to select and save the desired option.
Connecting the Camera to a TV Your camera has an AV port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camera‟s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) to the the camera‟s AV slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank. Use the camera as you would to capture and playback photos and videos. The images appear on the TV instead of on the LCD screen. Note: The only limitation of using the TV screen is that the camera is now not portable. 1.
Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 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.
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. 8. Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer. 9. Please review the license terms.
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the camera‟s built-in USB connector from the computer 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 Images from device” window opens. 3. You can select to download photos, videos or both. 4. Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window.
Get started! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can: Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another Organize your images by creating offline and online albums Edit images using automatic and manual tools Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps For more d
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) 1. Slide the lever on the side of the camera to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camera to connect your camera to the USB port on your computer. 2. “MSDC” appears on the LCD – indicating that your camera is in Mass Storage Mode. 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.
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 from the time of purchase.
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. Can‟t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.
