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DVR 528 Digital Video Camera

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© 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.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 2 What Your Camera Includes ... 2 Camera Technical Specifications ... 3 Computer System Requirements – Windows ... 4 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ... 4 A Quick Look at your Digital Camera ... 5 Initial Camera Setup ... 6 Using Your Digital Camera ...

  • Page 3: 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.

  • Page 4: Camera Technical Specifications

    Camera Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File Format External Memory LCD Display Lens Focus Range Zoom Exposure White Balance Scene Self-Timer Color Effects Speaker Microphone TV Out Interface System Requirements Battery Working Temperature CMOS (5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels, (2M) 1600x1200, (1M) 1280x1024 pixels, (VGA) 640x480 pixels 1280X720 (HD), 640X480(VGA), 320X240(QVGA) JPEG/AVI...

  • Page 5: Computer System Requirements - Windows

    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 ...

  • Page 6: A Quick Look At Your Digital Camera

    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.

  • Page 7: Initial Camera Setup

    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 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera. Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camera.

  • Page 8: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Camera Language 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. 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?”...

  • Page 9: Using Your Digital Camera

    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.

  • Page 10: Changing Camera Mode

    Changing Camera Mode Your camera has three main modes: Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 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.

  • Page 11: Navigating The Menus

    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. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 12: Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons

    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. 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.

  • Page 14: Scene Menu

    Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.

  • Page 15: Image Quality Menu

    Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: White Balance Menu

    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.
  • Page 18 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
  • Page 19 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 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.
  • Page 20 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 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.

  • Page 21: Metering Menu

    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.

  • Page 22: Language Menu

    An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 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. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 23 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: Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

  • Page 24: Audio Menu

    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. 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.

  • Page 25: Frequency Menu

    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.
  • Page 26 50Hz – UK, Europe and Australia 60Hz – US, Canada and South America Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 27 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options. While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted. If you would like to proceed with the format, select “Yes” and press the OK button. You will be asked to confirm your wish to format your memory card. Select “No”...

  • Page 28: Factory Settings Menu

    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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 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. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

  • Page 31: Delete Menu

    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. 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.

  • Page 32: Photo Capture Mode

    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 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.

  • Page 33: Led Flash Light

    Hide/Show the LCD Icons The display of the icons on the LCD screen can be hidden or visible as desired. Press the DISPLAY button once to hide the display of the icons on the screen. Press the DISPLAY button twice. The LCD will go blank. Press the DISPLAY button again to redisplay the icons on the screen.
  • Page 35 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment.
  • Page 36 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 37 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 Anti-Shake Menu The Anti-Shake feature reduces image corruption that can be caused by movement of the camera while capturing the image. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 40 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 41 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 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.
  • Page 42 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. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select the desired option.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the SET button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 47 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
  • Page 48 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode.
  • Page 49 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera’s default factory settings.
  • Page 50 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.

  • Page 51: Photo Playback Mode

    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. The “Default Setting” is selected. Press the OK button to reset the camera to the factory default settings. You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings.

  • Page 52: Photo Playback Mode Menus

    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.

  • Page 53: Rotate Menu

    Rotate Menu Use this menu to rotate the pictures that you’ve taken with your camera. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. The selected picture will now appear rotated in the Playback mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.
  • Page 54 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. 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.
  • Page 55 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. Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. Open the Print Photos menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.

  • Page 56: Tv Out Function To Connect The Camera To A Tv

    Set the Interval: Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options. Press the OK button to select the desired option. selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Play the Slide Show: Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to select the Play option from the menu. Press the OK button to select the desired option.

  • Page 57: Installing The Software

    SD memory card on the TV. Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open.
  • Page 58 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. On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager.
  • Page 59 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. If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next”...

  • Page 60: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    13) On Macintosh: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager” to open the application 14) If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from the Programs (PC) or Application (Mac) menu on your computer.

  • Page 61: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 62: Get Started

    10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums ready for your use. 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, MySpace, Picasa, Photobucket and YouTube ...

  • Page 63: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Windows)

     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) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer.

  • Page 64: Transfer Media From My Camera To My Computer Manually (Using Macintosh)

    Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your computer. MSDC appear on the LCD. The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop. Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

  • Page 65: 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. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or...

  • Page 66: 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.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images where also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer`s Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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