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DVR 949HD Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
DVR 949HD Digital Video Camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents Introduction ...2 What's Included ...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup ...4 Main Camera Modes...8 Camera Technical Specifications ...9 Computer System Requirements ...10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera 11 Changing Camera Mode ...12 Navigating the Menus ...13 Camera Options: LED Light, Macro Switch 16 Video Capture Mode ...18 Video Playback Mode ...28 Photo Capture Mode...33...
Table of Contents Introduction ...2 What's Included ...2 Parts of the Camera ...3 Initial Camera Setup ...4 Main Camera Modes...8 Camera Technical Specifications ...9 Computer System Requirements ...10 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera 11 Changing Camera Mode ...12 Navigating the Menus ...13 Camera Options: LED Light, Macro Switch 16 Video Capture Mode ...18 Video Playback Mode ...28 Photo Capture Mode...33...
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... be purchased separately. Everything you for normal use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. What's Included 1) Digital Video Camera 2) USB cable 3) TV Cable 4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 5) Lens Cover Strap 6) Hand Strap (not shown) NOTE: Class 4 (or higher) SDHC ... digital photos and videos is included with your digital video camera. Please read this digital video camera. SD Memory cards are not included and need to get the most out of your digital video camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
... be purchased separately. Everything you for normal use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. What's Included 1) Digital Video Camera 2) USB cable 3) TV Cable 4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software Installation CD 5) Lens Cover Strap 6) Hand Strap (not shown) NOTE: Class 4 (or higher) SDHC ... digital photos and videos is included with your digital video camera. Please read this digital video camera. SD Memory cards are not included and need to get the most out of your digital video camera. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
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Macro Switch 6. Zoom Out / Zoom In 9. HDMI Port 12. Battery Compartment 16. Microphone 18. Lens Cover 5. Shutter Button 8. USB Port 11. Tripod Mount 14. LCD Touch Screen 3 Home Button 3. Speaker 7. Hand Strap 13. Power Button 2. Digital Lens 4. SD Memory Card Slot 15. Parts of the Camera 1. LED Light Indicator 10. LED Light 17.
Macro Switch 6. Zoom Out / Zoom In 9. HDMI Port 12. Battery Compartment 16. Microphone 18. Lens Cover 5. Shutter Button 8. USB Port 11. Tripod Mount 14. LCD Touch Screen 3 Home Button 3. Speaker 7. Hand Strap 13. Power Button 2. Digital Lens 4. SD Memory Card Slot 15. Parts of the Camera 1. LED Light Indicator 10. LED Light 17.
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...will not work if the battery power level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera automatically turns off a few seconds later. The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below: Full battery ...power Low battery power 4 Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.) NOTE: Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for the first time, the camera takes you through the Initial Camera Setup. 1) Installing the Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital...
...will not work if the battery power level is low. When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera automatically turns off a few seconds later. The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below: Full battery ...power Low battery power 4 Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.) NOTE: Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for the first time, the camera takes you through the Initial Camera Setup. 1) Installing the Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital...
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To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into your camera. 2) Installing the SD Memory Card IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly. (See images below : 1 and 2.) Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. SD card not included. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into the slot in the direction as shown SD card icon on the camera. (See images below : 3 and 4.) 5
To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into your camera. 2) Installing the SD Memory Card IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly. (See images below : 1 and 2.) Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. SD card not included. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into the slot in the direction as shown SD card icon on the camera. (See images below : 3 and 4.) 5
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If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). Press the POWER button to the SD card. 3) Powering ON the camera Flip open the LCD screen. If the SD card is locked this will appear on the LCD display. NOTE: After the camera is powered on, the SD icon will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to turn on the camera. 4) Setting the Camera Language 6
If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly. Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). Press the POWER button to the SD card. 3) Powering ON the camera Flip open the LCD screen. If the SD card is locked this will appear on the LCD display. NOTE: After the camera is powered on, the SD icon will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to turn on the camera. 4) Setting the Camera Language 6
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... ViviLink for Photos options and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your selection. Next you select "No" and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Tap "Yes" to continue or "No" to the social networks of the... use. 7 Drag up or down to scroll and view the ViviLink for Videos options and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your choice with Camera Setup?" You will first be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. The ViviLink technology allows you will be prompted to...
... ViviLink for Photos options and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your selection. Next you select "No" and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Videos. Tap "Yes" to continue or "No" to the social networks of the... use. 7 Drag up or down to scroll and view the ViviLink for Videos options and then tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm your choice with Camera Setup?" You will first be asked to choose the default ViviLink social network for Photos. The ViviLink technology allows you will be prompted to...
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... card. The picture will appear on the LCD screen while record is in the Video Capture Mode. After turning on your digital camera. Tap Playback to your camera as desired and press the Shutter button. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you've previously taken to view, ... To access the various menus for the Playback Mode for the Video Capture Mode, tap MENU while in progress. To take a picture, aim your camera's memory card. To access the various menus for photos and videos, tap MENU while in the Photo Capture Mode. You can switch modes by pressing...
... card. The picture will appear on the LCD screen while record is in the Video Capture Mode. After turning on your digital camera. Tap Playback to your camera as desired and press the Shutter button. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you've previously taken to view, ... To access the various menus for the Playback Mode for the Video Capture Mode, tap MENU while in progress. To take a picture, aim your camera's memory card. To access the various menus for photos and videos, tap MENU while in the Photo Capture Mode. You can switch modes by pressing...
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Mac OSX v10.5.x and above 4 x AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included) 0~40 ℃ 9 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Language Flash ...
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above 4 x AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included) 0~40 ℃ 9 Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format Internal Memory External Memory LCD Display Lens Zoom Exposure White Balance ISO Scene Language Flash ...
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... the HOME button and then tap the Power Off icon. Powering the camera OFF While the camera is left idle. NOTE: Your digital video camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off the digital video camera. The Auto Power Off time can be in Video Capture Mode to ... sure the batteries have been installed properly into your digital video camera. Make sure an SD card has been installed properly into your camera. (SDHC Class 4 card up to power off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any...
... the HOME button and then tap the Power Off icon. Powering the camera OFF While the camera is left idle. NOTE: Your digital video camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that automatically turns off the digital video camera. The Auto Power Off time can be in Video Capture Mode to ... sure the batteries have been installed properly into your digital video camera. Make sure an SD card has been installed properly into your camera. (SDHC Class 4 card up to power off your camera after a specific period of time that your camera is on, you can press the Power button again at any...
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... capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos. Use this mode to view the photos and videos you can begin to select the active camera mode: Camera Video Playback When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture... Mode (for photos and videos) - The icons that you have already taken with your camera. 2) Photo Capture Mode - To change the active digital video camera mode: Make sure the digital video camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display on the LCD screen are the best default ...
... capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos. Use this mode to view the photos and videos you can begin to select the active camera mode: Camera Video Playback When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture... Mode (for photos and videos) - The icons that you have already taken with your camera. 2) Photo Capture Mode - To change the active digital video camera mode: Make sure the digital video camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display on the LCD screen are the best default ...
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... by the following menu options appear on the LCD screen until you tap a menu icon that appears on the Home screen: Camera Video Playback Tap to enter Photo Capture Mode Tap to enter Video Capture Mode Tap to enter Playback Mode 13 Please see the desired option. 2) ...Menu Screens: Enter the menu screens and select the desired option. Home Menus The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camera modes and settings as well as to the photo slideshow and the power off. 1) Press the HOME button located on the left side of the...
... by the following menu options appear on the LCD screen until you tap a menu icon that appears on the Home screen: Camera Video Playback Tap to enter Photo Capture Mode Tap to enter Video Capture Mode Tap to enter Playback Mode 13 Please see the desired option. 2) ...Menu Screens: Enter the menu screens and select the desired option. Home Menus The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camera modes and settings as well as to the photo slideshow and the power off. 1) Press the HOME button located on the left side of the...
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NOTE: Some menu options are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the LCD screen. NOTE: To exit the menu screen without selecting a menu, tap Exit and return to the ... Settings Slide Show Tap to begin Photo Slide Show Power Off Touch to Power off your digital video camera Camera Mode Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode: Tap MENU as ...
NOTE: Some menu options are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the LCD screen. NOTE: To exit the menu screen without selecting a menu, tap Exit and return to the ... Settings Slide Show Tap to begin Photo Slide Show Power Off Touch to Power off your digital video camera Camera Mode Menus Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode: Tap MENU as ...
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... The general settings for that are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the touch LCD screen. NOTE: To exit the ... specific Setup menus, please refer to the 'Setup Menu' section of the LCD touch screen to open the various options for your camera general settings. 3) Select a Setup Option: Drag up or down to scroll and view the main Setup menus. ...desired option. Tap SAVE & EXIT to enter the menu options for your digital video camera can easily be changed at a later time. 5) The selected option icon appears on the LCD screen.
... The general settings for that are not remembered by the camera and do not display an icon on the touch LCD screen. NOTE: To exit the ... specific Setup menus, please refer to the 'Setup Menu' section of the LCD touch screen to open the various options for your camera general settings. 3) Select a Setup Option: Drag up or down to scroll and view the main Setup menus. ...desired option. Tap SAVE & EXIT to enter the menu options for your digital video camera can easily be changed at a later time. 5) The selected option icon appears on the LCD screen.
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...) of the LCD touch screen. While using the Macro mode, you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on the front of the camera below the lens. Camera Options: LED Light, Macro Switch LED Flash Light Option To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the... 2 LED Flash Lights on your digital video camera to focus on an object that is ON. 16 MACRO MODE ON: To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side...
...) of the LCD touch screen. While using the Macro mode, you to manually enable or disable the Macro mode on the front of the camera below the lens. Camera Options: LED Light, Macro Switch LED Flash Light Option To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the... 2 LED Flash Lights on your digital video camera to focus on an object that is ON. 16 MACRO MODE ON: To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch on the side...
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NOTE: The Macro mode must be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). Not all cameras included these features. Refer to the 'Camera Specifications' section to use the following features: Flash, Face Detect, and Smile Capture. MACRO MODE OFF: To turn the Macro mode OFF slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera UP to the mountain icon. The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display. When Macro mode is off, images can be turned OFF when you want to view the features included with this camera. 17
NOTE: The Macro mode must be captured from 1.5m - ∞ (infinity). Not all cameras included these features. Refer to the 'Camera Specifications' section to use the following features: Flash, Face Detect, and Smile Capture. MACRO MODE OFF: To turn the Macro mode OFF slide the Macro Switch on the side of the camera UP to the mountain icon. The mountain icon will appear on the LCD display. When Macro mode is off, images can be turned OFF when you want to view the features included with this camera. 17
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... with your videos. Taking a Video 1) While in Video Capture Mode. On the top right, the recording time appears, indicating the amount of the digital video camera to START the video capture. 4) A red, blinking icon appears at the scene you Zoom Out (W). 3) Press the Shutter button on the object. Push the...would like to capture. 2) You can magnify your subject up to the camera's SD memory card. 18 When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the record is in...
... with your videos. Taking a Video 1) While in Video Capture Mode. On the top right, the recording time appears, indicating the amount of the digital video camera to START the video capture. 4) A red, blinking icon appears at the scene you Zoom Out (W). 3) Press the Shutter button on the object. Push the...would like to capture. 2) You can magnify your subject up to the camera's SD memory card. 18 When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the top of the LCD screen indicating that the record is in...
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Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera's Video Capture Mode: Scenery Resolution Quality ViviLink White Level Color Effect Sharpness Exposure ISO Metering Reminder: While in Capture Mode, you can also change settings ...by tapping icons that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to the Video Capture Mode. 19 Scenery Menu The Scene Menu allows you arrive at your current environment. The Scenery Menu Options...
Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camera's Video Capture Mode: Scenery Resolution Quality ViviLink White Level Color Effect Sharpness Exposure ISO Metering Reminder: While in Capture Mode, you can also change settings ...by tapping icons that appear on the LCD touch screen to toggle between the menu options until you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to the Video Capture Mode. 19 Scenery Menu The Scene Menu allows you arrive at your current environment. The Scenery Menu Options...
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Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera's memory. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option. 4) Tap SAVE & ... displays on the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. 20 The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. This icon appears on the top left of...
Resolution Menu The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera's memory. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up or down to scroll and highlight the desired menu option. 4) Tap SAVE & ... displays on the LCD screen. The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. 20 The setting is saved by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera's default factory settings. This icon appears on the top left of...