Vivitar DVR 528, User Manual

Page 1: ...eo 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 re...

Page 2: ...Capture Mode 10 Video Playback Mode 27 Photo Capture Mode 31 Photo Playback Mode 50 TV Out Function to Connect the Camera to a TV 55 Installing the Software 56 Connecting the Camera to the Computer 5...

Page 3: ...possible Note Your camera needs an SD Memory card up to 8GB for normal use SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately Please read this manual carefully first in order to get...

Page 4: ...s F3 0 Fixed Focus Focus Range 150cm infinity Zoom 4X Digital Zoom Exposure 3 0EV 3 0EV White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Scene Auto Scenery Portrait Night Scenery Night Port...

Page 5: ...k space 1024 x 768 Recommended screen resolution 16 bit color or higher display adaptor CD ROM Drive QuickTime 6 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher Windows Media Player 10 or higher Int...

Page 6: ...4 Shutter Button 5 Up Zoom In Button 6 OK Button 7 USB AV Slot 8 Right Self Timer Button Slideshow Button 9 MENU Button 10 Down Zoom Out Button 11 Power Button 12 Left Button 13 LCD Screen 14 Tripod S...

Page 7: ...me the camera will take you through the initial camera setup Powering the Camera ON 1 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera 2 Make sure an SD card has been inser...

Page 8: ...A message will appear Continue with Camera Setup Select Yes to continue or No to exit the setup Note If you select No and decide to leave the camera setup the camera will be set to its default settin...

Page 9: ...camera OFF While the camera is on you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camera OFF You will see a Goodbye splash screen and then the camera will power off completely Note you...

Page 10: ...e will be active The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality photos To change the active camera mode make sure the ca...

Page 11: ...ion can be remembered by the camera a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected menu option Changes made to these options will remain as is until you decide to change them again at a lat...

Page 12: ...utton on the top of the camera to start the video capture 5 You will see a red icon at the top of the LCD indicating that the record is in progress 6 To stop the video record press the Shutter button...

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Page 14: ...he menu and return to your previous mode 5 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the...

Page 15: ...ult factory settings 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 le...

Page 16: ...e 1 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 2 Press the OK button to select the desired option 3 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4 Pre...

Page 17: ...e UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 2 Press the OK button to select the desired option 3 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4 Press the MENU...

Page 18: ...l be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Image Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with y...

Page 19: ...hen 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...

Page 20: ...nd 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 ca...

Page 21: ...greater weight to the subjectin the center 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 condit...

Page 22: ...UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 2 Press the OK button to select the desired option 3 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4 Press the MENU b...

Page 23: ...buttons to scroll through the menu options 2 Press the OK button to select the desired option 3 A selected option icon now appears to the right of the option name 4 Press the MENU button to exit the m...

Page 24: ...s recorded with your camera in addition to the video record 1 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 2 Press the OK button to select the desired option 3 A s...

Page 25: ...ions 2 Press the OK button to select the desired option 3 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 5 Remember t...

Page 26: ...this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Format Memory Card Menu You can use the Format Memory Card menu t...

Page 27: ...ed 7 A message will appear confirming that your memory card has been formatted clean TV Out Menu The TV Out menus allows you to view your camera s display on a TV or monitor when the camera is connect...

Page 28: ...he Default Setting 2 Press the OK button 3 You will be asked to confirm your wish to restore all of the factory settings 4 The settings will be reset 5 A message will appear indicating that the settin...

Page 29: ...e video Press the OK button again to pause the video and continue playing and pausing as needed While the Video is playing all the icons on the top section of the LCD disappear To fully stop the video...

Page 30: ...and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or locked to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files 1 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu o...

Page 31: ...delete menu 1 View the image you would like to delete 2 Press the OK button to open the menus 3 Scroll to the Delete Menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu o...

Page 32: ...irect the camera at the scene you would like to capture 2 Click the Up Zoom In and Down Zoom Out buttons to zoom in out if desired 3 Click the Shutter button on the top of the camera to take the pictu...

Page 33: ...button twice The LCD will go blank 7 Press the DISPLAY button again to redisplay the icons on the screen LED Flash Light To add more light in a dark situation the camera has a LED flash light 1 Press...

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Page 35: ...34 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camera to adapt properly to your current environment...

Page 36: ...on the LCD screen 7 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Image Resolution Menu The Image...

Page 37: ...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 UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu optio...

Page 38: ...self in front of the camera as desired 1 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 2 Press the OK button to select the desired option 3 A selected option icon w...

Page 39: ...our previous mode 5 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6 Remember that this setting will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the...

Page 40: ...ting your selection will display on the LCD screen 7 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 41: ...ture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements 1 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 2 Press the SET button to select t...

Page 42: ...selected item 4 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item 5 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 6 An icon reflecting your selection will display o...

Page 43: ...on to select the desired option 3 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item 5 Press the MODE button to exit the menu and ret...

Page 44: ...ear on the selected item 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode 5 An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen 6 Remember that this setting will...

Page 45: ...r DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options 2 Press the OK button to select the desired option 3 A selected option icon will appear on the selected item 4 Press the MENU button...

Page 46: ...ng will be remembered by your camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera s default factory settings Date Time Menu When you capture an image with your camera the image will inc...

Page 47: ...the camera s default factory settings To Set the Date and Time 1 Highlight the Date Setup menu option 2 Press the OK button to select the desired option 3 The Date Setup submenu will open 4 Scroll th...

Page 48: ...ange 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 represen...

Page 49: ...locale If your camera is set to a frequency that does not match your country s electric current you may see waves on the images taken by your camera 1 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to...

Page 50: ...e the delete menu in the camera s Playback mode 1 Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the menu options While scrolling down the selected option will be highlighted 2 If you wou...

Page 51: ...factory settings 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select Yes and press the OK button to begin the format 5 The camera will be reset 6 A message will appear indicating that the settings have been rese...

Page 52: ...the LCD screen Zooming In Out on a Photo Press the Up Zoom In button to zoom in on a photo on your camera Use the direction buttons to navigate around the photo Press the Down Zoom Out button to zoom...

Page 53: ...to select the next menu item 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode Protect Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or locked to preven...

Page 54: ...te menu 1 Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the image you would like to delete 2 Press the OK button to open the menus 3 Scroll to the Delete Menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN direction control button...

Page 55: ...to print the selected photo 5 You will be asked to connect the camera to the Pictbridge printer 6 Connect the USB cable provided in the package form the camera to the Pictbridge port of the printer 7...

Page 56: ...the desired option 3 The Slide Show will begin to play 4 Press the Up button to pause and again to resume 5 Press the MENU button to exit the Slide Show and return to your previous mode TV Out Functi...

Page 57: ...NTSC or PAL 5 Select the option as per the format of the TV set you are using and press the OK button 6 When the camera is set to record mode you can preview the subjects you want to record on the TV...

Page 58: ...d click on Setup exe to launch the installer 3 On Macintosh Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager 4 If you do not have internet access at the time...

Page 59: ...nstructions 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 o...

Page 60: ...on your computer 12 On PC Click the Close button when the installation is complete The application will automatically open 13 On Macintosh Click the Quit button when the installation is complete Clic...

Page 61: ...l 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 tr...

Page 62: ...photos and videos from your camera to your computer 9 A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files downloading to your computer A message appears when th...

Page 63: ...pears on the LCD 3 A window appears with a list of options select Open folder to view files and click OK 4 Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files 5 Select the media and cop...

Page 64: ...ur 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 We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures f...

Page 65: ...ty 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 tamperin...

Page 66: ...pport 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 com for your local toll fre...

Page 67: ...a powers off If the photos are saved to the SD memory card then all the photos should appear Q How do I make sure I don t lose important pictures This camera requires an SD card for normal use If the...