DVR 610 Digital Camcorder
with Camera
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
What‟s Included ............................................................................................................................ 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 Camcorder ................................................................................ 10
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 10
Navigating the Menus .................................................................................................................. 11
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 12
Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 20
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 24
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 37
Connecting the Camera to a TV ................................................................................................. 42
Connecting the Camera to a Headset ........................................................................................ 42
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 43
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 44
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 45
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 46
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) ............................ 46
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) .......................... 47
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 47
Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 48
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 49
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 49
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this camera. Everything you need to take quality digital Videos and
Photos is included with your camera.
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.
Note: Your digital camcorder requires an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
What‟s Included
1. Digital Camcorder
2. TV Cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
5. Built-in USB Connector
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.
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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
2. Shutter Button
3. Left / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View
4. Right / Zoom In
5. M (Mode) Button
6. SET Button
7. UP / Previous Image / Scene Selection Button
8. Down / Next Image / Delete Last Image Button
9. LCD Flip Screen
10. Digital Lens
11. Battery Compartment
12. SD Memory Card Slot
13. USB Connector
14. USB Lever
15. AV Out Port
16. Wrist Strap Connector
17. Speaker
18. Microphone
19. Tripod Socket
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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Slide open the battery cover and install 2 AA
alkaline batteries with the correct polarity
(as illustrated inside the battery
compartment) into the battery compartment
on the back of the camera.
Turning On the Camera
Installing the Memory Card
SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for
normal use.
Using the Camera
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When powering the digital camcorder ON for the first time, the camera takes you through the
INITIAL CAMERA SETUP.
Powering the Camera ON
1. Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camcorder.
Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a downward direction to open the
cover.
Insert 2 x AA (1.5v) batteries (not included) with the correct polarity, according to the
polarity illustrated inside the battery compartment.
Note: Alkaline batteries are recommended.
2. SD Memory 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, on the top of the camera, to turn on the camera.
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Setting the Camera Language
1. You will be prompted to select a language for the camera.
The Language selection menu will appear.
2. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP or DOWN direction control
buttons.
3. Press the SET button to confirm the selection.
After selecting a language, the digital camcorder opens with the Video Capture mode ready for
you to capture your videos.
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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 (M) button on your camera after the camera has
been powered ON.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
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 blinking 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 SET 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 (M) 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 SET 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 (M) 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, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the SET
button while in the Playback mode.
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