DVR 518
Digital Video Camcorder
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................2
Key Features ................................................................................................2
What your digital video camcorder includes ..................................................3
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP........................................4
Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista ......................................5
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ...........................................5
A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camcorder .............................................7
Preparing Your Camcorder for Use...............................................................8
Inserting an SD Memory Card ......................................................................9
Maintenance and Care ................................................................................ 11
DVR Function Control ................................................................................. 12
Capturing Videos ........................................................................................ 15
Taking Photos ............................................................................................. 21
Audio Mode ................................................................................................. 34
Playback mode ........................................................................................... 35
Setup Mode ................................................................................................ 50
Connecting the Camcorder to a TV............................................................. 59
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software .............................. 59
Connect your camcorder to the computer ................................................... 63
Get photos and videos from your camcorder to your computer .................. 63
Get started! ................................................................................................. 65
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Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using
Windows) .................................................................................................... 66
Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using
Macintosh) .................................................................................................. 67
Using your camcorder as a PC Camera (on Windows) ............................... 68
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................. 69
Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 70
Trouble Shooting......................................................................................... 72
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the DVR 518 Digital Video Camcorder. With your
camcorder you can shoot video clips, take individual photos and record audio
files. In addition, a SD compatible memory card of up to 8GB can be inserted in
order to expand the memory of your DVR camcorder.
Your camcorder also has a PC Camera function for web conferencing.
Key Features
5 modes – Video, Audio, Camera, Playback and Set Up.
Digital Video resolutions – 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA).
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5 digital camera resolutions - 8M(3264X2448); 5M(2592X1944);
3M(2048X1536); 1M(1024X768); VGA(640X480)
1.96" TFT LCD
8 X Digital Zoom
Limited Internal Memory
Supports external SD memory card up to 8GB
Built-in Microphone
Takes digital photos, videos and record audio files
Delete, rotate, protect, crop and print photos directly on and from your
camcorder
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software for uploading and managing
photos and videos to or from the most popular photo sharing and social
network websites.
What your digital video camcorder includes
Digital Video Camcorder
USB cable
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TV-out cable
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
Pouch
Hand strap
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP
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
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
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Internet connection required
Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC your will need the following
minimum configuration:
Windows Vista
800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory
20GB hard drive with at least 15GB of available space
Support for Super VGA graphics
Available USB Interface
CD-ROM drive
QuickTime 6 or higher
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh
Macintosh with Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later
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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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A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camcorder
Display button
LED On / Off
button
Mode button
Shutter button
Up button
OK button
AV / USB jack
Right/Self-timer
button
MENU button
Down button
Power button
Left button
LCD screen
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Tripod socket
SD card slot
Wrist strap
Battery cover
Lens
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