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Page 1: User Manual
DVR 787HD Full HD Action Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2013 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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..........................2 What’s Included ..........................3 Parts of the Camcorder ........................ 4 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................ 5 Main Camcorder Modes ....................... 9 Camcorder Technical Specifications ................... 10 Camcorder Mounts and Accessories ................... 11 Powering On Your Camcorder ....................13 Changing Camcorder Mode ....................... -
Page 3: Introduction
This camera is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos without the software by directly accessing the memory card from your computer. We would however recommend that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience. -
Page 4: What's Included
What’s Included 1. Digital Camcorder 6. Helmet Mount 2. USB Cable 7. Helmet Band 3. AC Adapter 8. Waterproof Casing 4. Vivitar Experience Installation CD 9. Remote Control 5. Bicycle Mount NOTE: Built-in Lithium Battery included (not shown). ... -
Page 5: Parts Of The Camcorder
Parts of the Camcorder 1. Screen Indicator Light Infrared Light 2. Display Button 10. HDMI Out Port 3. LCD Touch Screen 11. Lens 4. Micro SD Memory Card Slot 12. USB Interface 5. Reset Button (behind the USB Cover) 13. Self-Timer/Busy/Charging LED Light 6. -
Page 6: Initial Camcorder Setup
Initial Camcorder Setup Charging the Battery Installing the Micro SD Memory Card Class 4 or higher Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal To Charge the Built-in Lithium Battery: use. Micro SD Memory Card not Use the supplied USB cable to connect included. - Page 7 Charging the Battery Make sure the built-in lithium battery has been fully charged before using your camcorder. To charge the battery, follow one of the steps below: A. Charge the battery using the supplied USB connection cable and your computer. Power off the camcorder.
- Page 8 Power off the camcorder. Connect the smaller end of USB cable into the USB slot on your camcorder. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC Adapter and then plug the AC Adapter into a power socket. (See figure 2) The charge light will turn off when the battery is fully charged.
- Page 9 Powering On/Power Off/Energy Save 1. Power On: Press and hold the POWER button, located on top of the camcorder, for 2 seconds to turn on the camcorder. The screen of the display is activated and the camcorder is powered on. 2.
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Page 10: Main Camcorder Modes
Main Camcorder Modes Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start recording. A blinking, red record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is in progress. -
Page 11: Camcorder Technical Specifications
Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor HD: 1280x720 (60 frames/sec.) HD: 1280x720 (30 Video Resolution frames/sec), FHD: 1920x1080 (30 frames/sec.) 12M (4000 × 3000), 10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2448), Photo Resolution 5M (2560×1920) File Format AVI (Video), JPEG (Photo) External Memory Class 4 Micro SD Memory card or higher, up to 32GB LCD Display 2.4”TFT, Touch Screen... -
Page 12: Camcorder Mounts And Accessories
Camcorder Mounts and Accessories Waterproof Case 1. Clamp 2. Shutter Release 3. Power Button 1. To open the case, insert a finger at the half circle of the clamp by prying the clamp up - away from the case. 2. Before sealing the waterproof case, keep the camera housing’s rubber seal clean. Note that a single hair or grain of sand can cause a leak. - Page 13 water and dry. Not doing this can eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal, which can cause failure. To clean the seal, rinse in fresh water and shake dry (drying with a cloth may cause lint to compromise the seal).
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Page 14: Powering On Your Camcorder
Powering On Your Camcorder Turning Power On and Off 1. Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the camcorder. 2. Press the POWER button again to turn the power off. NOTE: Indicator Light Busy indicator light (blue): When the camera is working (e.g.: recording videos, shooting pictures, automatic screen-off, etc.), the busy indicator light will blink. - Page 15 The following icons appear indicating the selected Mode: Video Capture Mode Photo Capture Mode Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode Playback Mode...
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Page 16: Video Capture Mode
Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, the default mode is Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture. - Page 17 Video Capture Mode LCD Screen Icons 1. MODE ICON: Indicates the camcorder is currently in the AVI, Video Capture Mode. Touch the icon to change the mode 2. VIDEO SIZE: Shows the selected video resolution size. Touch the icon to change the resolution to: FHD/HD(60FPS)/HD(30FPS)/VGA. 3.
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Page 18: Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode
Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode The Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder while you are in motion and using the camcorder with the helmet or bicycle mount. In order to open the Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode, touch the Mode icon until the Vehicle Mounted Video Capture icon appears. - Page 19 Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode LCD Screen Icons 1. MODE ICON: Indicates the camcorder is currently in the AVI, Vehicle Mounted Video Capture Mode. Touch the icon to change the mode 2. VIDEO SIZE: Shows the selected video resolution size. Touch the icon to change the resolution to: FHD/HD(60FPS)/HD(30FPS)/VGA.
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Page 20: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture photos with your digital camcorder. When you first power on the camcorder, the Video Capture Mode will be active. In order to open the Photo Capture Mode, touch the Mode icon until the Photo Capture Mode icon appears. - Page 21 Photo Capture Mode LCD Screen Icons 1. MODE ICON: Indicates the camcorder is currently in the Photo Capture Mode. Touch the icon to change the mode 2. PHOTO SIZE: Shows the selected photo resolution size. Touch the icon to change the resolution to: 5M/8M/10M/12M. 3.
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Page 22: Playback Mode
Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review and delete photos and videos that you’ve captured with you camcorder. When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Capture mode by default. Entering the Video Playback Mode: 1. - Page 23 Playing Captured Videos on Your Camcorder 1. While in Video Playback Mode, scroll through the captured images File List and touch the File Name to select the video you would like to play. 2. The video automatically begins playing. While the video is playing: ...
- Page 24 3. Scroll through to view your captured photos. Touch the RIGHT arrow to view the NEXT image. Touch the LEFT arrow to view the PREVIOUS image. NOTE: The sequence of captured images is shown on the top right of the LCD screen. Deleting Captured Images While in the Playback mode, you can delete captured videos and photos saved to the Micro SD Memory card in your camcorder by touching the DELETE icon.
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Page 25: Computer System Requirements
Computer System Requirements To be able to download videos and photos to your computer, you will need the following minimum configuration: MICROSOFT® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows Pentium® 4 processor (or above) ... -
Page 26: Installing The Software
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. 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... -
Page 27: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer
On MACINTOSH OS: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application. 13. If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer. -
Page 28: Getting Videos From The Camcorder To The Computer
Getting Videos from the Camcorder 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. -
Page 29: Getting Started
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 a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen. - Page 30 MACINTOSH OS 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer’s USB port. 2. Power on the camcorder. The ‘MSDC’ connection icon displays on the LCD screen. 3. The camcorder’s device icon appears on the desktop. 4.
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Page 31: Connecting To A High Definition Tv
Connecting to a High Definition TV Connect your camcorder to an HDTV with a HDMI cable (as shown below). HDMI Cable must be purchased separately. Use the camcorder as you normally would to view your recorded images in Playback Mode. You can then enjoy viewing your captured HD videos and photos on the high-definition TV. -
Page 32: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons The keys on the remote control are shown in the figure below. Signal transmission port OFF key REC key SNAP key Using the Remote Control Using the remote will allow you to control the Video recording, Photo capture and Shutting down functions without directly operating the camcorder itself. -
Page 33: Camcorder Maintenance
Camcorder Maintenance Please read the information below carefully before using your video camera for proper and safe operation, so as to use the camera to its fullest and maintain its performance. Do not expose the video camera to sunshine directly, nor point its lens to sunlight. Otherwise, the image sensor of the video camera may be damaged. - Page 34 6. The memory card has been taken out or the power supply interrupted while the camera or computer is connected to the memory card (i.e. during reading, writing and formatting). 7. Touch the metal contact surface of the memory card with fingers or metal materials. 8.
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Page 35: Sakar Warranty Card
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. -
Page 36: Technical Support
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.
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