620HD DVR
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What Your Camera Includes ......................................................................................................... 2
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 4
Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 7
Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 8
Computer System Requirements – WINDOWS OS ..................................................................... 9
Computer System Requirements – MAC OS ............................................................................... 9
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ........................................................................... 10
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................. 11
Navigating the Menus................................................................................................................. 12
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 13
Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 27
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 30
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 45
Connecting the Camera to a TV ................................................................................................. 51
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 52
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 53
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 54
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 55
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................ 56
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) .......................... 56
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 57
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 58
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 59
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 59
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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 16GB) 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 the most out of your digital camera.
What Your Camera Includes
1. Digital Video Camera
2. AV Cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.
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Parts of the Camera
1. AV Out Port
12. Shutter/OK Button
2. LCD Flip Screen
13. Down/Zoom Out/Thumbnail Vies
3. UP/Zoom In
14. Battery Compartment
4. SD Memory Card Slot
15. USB Lever
5. MODE Button
16. Wrist Strap Connector
6. Left/Self-Timer
17. LED Light
7. Power Button
18. Digital Lens
8. USB Connector
19. Microphone
9. MENU Button
20. Speaker
10. Delete Button
21. Tripod Socket
11. Right/LED Light
22. Self-Timer LED
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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Using the Camera
Turning On the Camera
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When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial
camera setup.
Powering the Camera ON
1) Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to
the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 2 x AA (1.5v) batteries. Alkaline batteries are recommended. (Batteries not included.)
Note:
Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.
Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.
Some camera features (Flash) will not work if the battery power level is low.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power
Medium battery power
Low battery power
2) SD Card
Make sure an SD card has been properly inserted into your camera. (SD card not included.)
To properly insert the SD Card:
Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camera (see SD icon by the SD
card slot). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD
card has been inserted correctly.
Note:
After the camera is powered on, an SD icon will appear on the LCD display. 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). If
the SD card is locked this will prevent the camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.
3) Power On
Press the
POWER button to turn on the camera.
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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 Shutter/OK button to confirm the
selection.
Setting the Date and Time
The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
Set the Date and Time as Desired and press the Shutter/OK button to confirm the selection and
complete the camera initial setup.
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Main Camera Modes
Your camera has different modes for the various camera functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camera after the camera has been
powered ON.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camera.
This is the default mode when the camera is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button to start the
record. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To
stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The video will be automatically saved to
your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button while in
the Video Capture mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture
mode.
To take a picture, aim your camera as desired and press the Shutter button.
The picture will be automatically saved to your camera‟s memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button while in
the Photo Capture mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camera.
After turning on your camera, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for
photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you‟ve previously
taken to view and delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the
MENU button while in the Playback mode.
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