DVR 988HD WiFi Action Camera Dual Lens 360° View User Manual © 2016 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. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2 What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 4 Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 5 Initial Setup ............................................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Vivitar DVR 988D HD Wi-Fi Action Cam with Dual Lens 360° View. Everything you need to take high definition digital videos and photos is included with your camera. This unique, ultraportable camera design is adapted specifically for this camera and can be used to capture special moments in many different environments. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera. NOTE: Your digital action camera supports a Class 6 or higher Micro SD card with a capacity expansion up to 32GB. In order to use your digital action camera normally, please insert the Micro SD Memory card before use. Please format the Micro SD Memory Card before first use. Micro SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately. This camera is a plug and play device.
What’s Included 1. Wi-Fi Action Camera 2. USB Cable 3. Remote Control 4. Bicycle Mount 5. Helmet Mount with 3M Sticker 6. Tripod NOTE: Class 6- Class 10 Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. Micro SD Memory Card not included. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Parts of the Camera 1. LCD Display 2. Power / Mode Button 3. Wi-Fi Indicator (red) 4. Power Indicator (red) / Charging Indicator (blue) 5. Wi-Fi / Menu Button 6. Busy Indicator (red) 7. Shutter / OK Button 8. Lens X2 9. Tripod Socket 10. Interface Cover (USB/TF) 11. Speaker 12. Microphone 13. Hand Strap Connector Hole 14. Reset Hole Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Initial Setup CHARGING THE BATTERY The camera includes a built-in lithium battery. Use the supplied USB cable for camera charging. Connect the USB cable from the camera to a power source, such as to the USB port of your computer. While charging, the indicator light appears blue and remains on. Once the camera is fully charged, the indicator light turns off. NOTE: If using an adapter for charging, check the output power before use to ensure it is within 5V/0.5A ~ 5V/2.0A.
INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD Make sure to install a High Speed Class 6 or higher Micro SD Memory card. A Micro SD Card must be inserted into the camera as shown below before use. Micro SD Memory card not included. INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD: To properly insert the Micro SD Card, follow the instructions below: 1. Power off the camera. 2. Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot in the direction as shown above. 3. Gently press the Micro SD Card until you hear a slight clicking sound.
POWERING ON – OFF / POWER SAVE TO POWER ON THE CAMERA: Press and hold the Power button for about 2 seconds and release when a beep is heard and the LCD screen turns on. TO POWER OFF THE CAMERA: 1. Press and hold the Power button for about 3 seconds and release. 2. The LCD displays “GOODBYE” and turns off. POWER SAVE: Your camera also has an auto power off feature that automatically turns off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle.
Main Camera Modes Short press the Power/Mode button to toggle between the camera modes. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera. To record a video, please check that the camera is in Video Mode. If the video icon is not displayed on the LCD screen, short press the Power/Mode button until it appears. To start recording, press the Shutter/OK button. Press the Shutter/OK button again to stop recording. The video is automatically saved to your camera’s memory card.
Camera Mounts and Accessories It is strongly recommended to use the supplied accessories. It helps to create a better product experience and better shooting/recording effect. WIRELESS REMOTE 1. Power Button 2. Photo Button 3. Video Button 4. Button Indicator (Red) 5. Strap 6. Buckle The remote control allows you to power on/off the DV and to take photos or videos from 30M away without operating on DV directly. Just press the button for the desired function.
ASSEMBLING THE BICYCLE MOUNT ASSEMBLING THE HELMET MOUNT Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
USING THE TRIPOD Screw the tripod nut attached into the tripod socket on the bottom of the camera. It serves both as a hand-held or fixed device. Fix to use tripod Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Using Your Action Camera POWERING ON YOUR CAMERA 1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds and then release the button to turn on the camera. The LCD screen briefly displays the ‘VIVITAR’ screen and opens to the Video Capture Mode. 2. Press and hold the POWER button again for about 3 seconds to turn the power off. The LCD screen briefly displays ‘Goodbye’ and then powers off. CHANGING CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODES 1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 2.
Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To be able to download videos and photos to your computer using the ‘Vivitar Experience Image Manager’ Software, you will need the following minimum configuration: WINDOWS OS MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 Pentium® 4 processor (or above) 1 GB RAM, 250 MB available hard disk space 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution CD-ROM Drive Q
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE – USING THE CD ROM 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 WINDOWS OS: 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.
Please note that the web page appears empty, however the download automatically begins. 3. Locate the downloaded application files on your computer’s ‘Downloads’ folder once the download is complete: On WINDOWS OS the file name is: vivitargeneric_win.exe ON MAC OS in file name is: vivitargeneric_mac.pkg 4. Double click on the downloaded application file to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software. 5. Follow all instructions 6.
GETTING VIDEOS FROM THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER The Micro SD Memory 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 videos. 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.
GETTING STARTED! Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager you can: Upload and manage videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic, Twitgoo and YouTube Seamlessly transfer 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 details on how to us
MACINTOSH OS 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer’s USB port. 2. Power on the camera. 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. Then select a folder and choose ‘Paste’ from the Edit menu. 6.
Camera Maintenance Please read the information below carefully before using your camera for proper and safe operation, so as to use the camera to its fullest and maintain its performance. MEMORY CARD MAINTENANCE For the first time of using a new memory card, or when there is unrecognized data for the camera or images with other cameras in the memory card, please make sure to firstly format the memory card. Note: Please back up the data if the memory card inside has been previously used.
DEVICE MAINTENANCE Take good care of the video camera and prevent water or sand particles from entering the video camera when it is used on the beach or near water. Please note that water, sand particles, dust or component containing salt may damage the video camera. Keep the video camera free of dust and chemical materials. Place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated place. Do not place the video camera in a high temperature, moist or dusty place.
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.
