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 
   
 
 
 
1 
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 
 
2 
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 
 
3 
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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 
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. 
 
5 
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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