DVR 1020HD
Digital Camcorder
User Manual
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
What‟s Included .................................................................................................................................... 2
Camera Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 3
Computer System Requirements – Windows ........................................................................................ 4
Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ...................................................................................... 4
Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................................. 5
Initial Camera Setup ............................................................................................................................. 6
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ...................................................................................... 9
Changing Camera Mode ....................................................................................................................... 9
Navigating the Menus ......................................................................................................................... 10
Video Capture Mode ........................................................................................................................... 11
Video Playback Mode ......................................................................................................................... 23
Photo Capture Mode ........................................................................................................................... 28
Photo Playback Mode ......................................................................................................................... 44
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV ..................................................................................... 49
Installing the Software ......................................................................................................................... 50
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ........................................................................................... 51
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer ....................................................... 52
Get started! ......................................................................................................................................... 53
Transferring Images from My Camera to My Computer Manually ....................................................... 53
Camera Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 54
Sakar Warranty Card .......................................................................................................................... 55
Technical Support ............................................................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 56
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos
and videos is included with your digital video camera.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Note: Your digital video camera needs an SD Memory card (up to 32GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
It is recommended to use an SDHC Class 4
SD card or higher.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video camera.
What‟s Included
1) Digital Camcorder
2) USB Cable
3) AV Cable
4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software
Installation CD
5) Hand Strap (not shown)
Note: SDHC Class 4 (or higher) Memory card and batteries not included.
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
CMOS Sensor
Image Resolution
Video Resolution
3264x2448 (8M), 2592x1944(5M) / 2048x1536(3M) /
1600x1200(2M) / 1280x1024(1M) / 640x480(VGA)
1920x1080 (FHD), 1280x720 (HD), 848x480 (D1),
VGA 640x480 (640), QVGA 320x240 (320)
File Format
JPEG/AVI
External Memory
SDHC Card (up to 32GB)
LCD Display
Zoom
Exposure
2.7 Inch TFT
4X Digital Zoom
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent , Fluorescent
ISO
Scene
Auto / 100 / 200 / 400
Auto, Scenery, Portrait, Night Scenery, Night Portrait,
Sport, Beach, Party
Language
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch,
Flash
Self-Timer
Multi Shot
Anti-Shake
Face Detect
Smile Capture
Print Photos
Interface
Italian, Turkish
LED Flash lamp
2, 5 or 10 second delay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB 2.0
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7;
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Battery
3 x AA Batteries (Alkaline batteries recommended)
Working Temperature
0~40C
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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:
Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)
512 MB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space
16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution
CD-ROM Drive
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Windows Media Player 10 or higher
DirectX 9 or higher
Internet connection required
Computer System Requirements – Macintosh
To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following minimum
configuration:
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later
256 MB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space
Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor
QuickTime® 6 or higher
Internet connection required
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Parts of the Camera
1. Display Button
2. Delete Button
3. MODE Button
4. POWER Button
5. MENU Button
13. Down / Zoom Out Button
14. OK Button
15. Left / ViviLink Button
16. Speaker
17. LCD Screen
6. Up / Zoom In Button
18. Self-Timer LED Indicator
7. USB Port
8. Busy LED Indicator
9. Shutter Button
19. Digital Lens
20. LED Light
21. Microphone
10. SD Memory Card Slot
22. Tripod Mount
11. AV Out Port
23. Battery Compartment
12. Right / LED On-Off Button
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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Installing the Memory Card
Insert 3 x AA batteries as shown above.
Alkaline batteries recommended (not
included).
Turning On the Camera
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SD Memory card
(up to 32GB) needed for normal use.
SDHC Class 4 (or higher) recommended
(not included).
Using the Camera
When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the initial camera
setup.
Powering the Camera ON
1)
Installing the Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to the
polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 3 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 features, such as Flash (if included with your camera), will not work if the battery
power level is low.
When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camera will automatically
turn off a few seconds later.
The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:
Full battery power
Medium battery power
Low battery power
2) Installing the SD Memory Card
Open the SD cover to reveal the SD Memory card slot.
Make sure a Memory Card (up to 32GB, Class 4 (or higher) SDHC recommended) has been
properly inserted into your camera. SD card not included.
To properly insert the SD Card:
- Press the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the SD icon located on the cover of the
SD slot.
- Press 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 images to the SD card.
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