DVR 620 Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What Your Camera Includes ......................................................................................................... 2
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 3
Initial Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................... 4
Main Camera Modes .................................................................................................................... 5
Camera Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 6
Computer System Requirements – Windows ............................................................................... 7
Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ............................................................................. 7
Using Your Digital Camera ........................................................................................................... 8
Changing Camera Mode .............................................................................................................. 9
Using the Camera Buttons ......................................................................................................... 10
Video Capture Mode ................................................................................................................... 11
Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 12
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 15
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 16
Connecting the Camera to a TV ................................................................................................. 19
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 20
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 21
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 22
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 23
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................ 23
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) .......................... 24
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 24
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 25
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 26
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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 not included
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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
12. USB Connector
2. Delete
13. TV Out Port
3. Change Resolution
14. Strap Hole
4. Change Mode
15. Tripod socket
5. Shutter
16. USB ejector
6. Up/Zoom In
17. LED Light
7. Down/Zoom Out
18. Lens
8. Left
9. Right
19. Speaker
20. Microphone
10. LCD Screen
21. Battery Cover
11. SD Card Slot
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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Turning On the Camera
Insert SD Memory card (up to
16GB) before use.
Using the Camera
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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 change the camera resolution in the Video Capture mode, press the H/L Change
Resolution button.
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 change the camera resolution in the Photo Capture mode, press the H/L Change
Resolution button.
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.
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
(5M) 2592x1944 pixels, (3M) 2048x1536 pixels
Video Resolution
640X480pixels (30fps), 320X240pixels (30 fps)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SD Card (up to 16GB) – SD Card not included
LCD Display
1.8 Inch TFT ; the LCD screen opens up 180 degree
Lens
Zoom
Scene
Image Quality
White Balance
Color Effect
Light Exposure
ISO
Frequency
Auto Power Off
Metering
Language
Microphone
Speaker
Interface
f=3.0mm F2.8
4X Digital Zoom
Auto
Normal
Auto
Standard
Auto
Auto
60 Hz
3 minutes
Center
English, French
Yes
Yes
USB 2.0 (HS)
System Requirements
Windows XP and above / Mac OSX 10.5 and above
Battery
2 x AA alkaline batteries
Working Temperature
0~40 ℃
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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
512 MB RAM, with 100MB of free disk 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
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements – Macintosh
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5 or later
256 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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