615HD Digital Video 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 ................................................................................................. 9
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camera ..................................................................................... 10
Changing Camera Mode ............................................................................................................ 10
Navigating the Menus .................................................................................................................. 11
Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 12
Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 25
Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 29
Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 43
Connecting the Camera to a TV ................................................................................................. 48
Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 49
Connecting the Camera to the Computer ................................................................................... 50
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to Your Computer .............................................. 51
Get started!................................................................................................................................. 52
Transferring Media from My Camera to My Computer Manually ................................................ 52
Camera Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 54
Limited Two Year Warranty Card ................................................................................................ 55
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 57
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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 video camera.
Note: Your camera requires an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use.
SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.
For best video performance of your HD device, it is strongly recommended to use a high speed
SD Memory card of *Class 4 or Class 6.
* Class 4 cards are usually marked with
and Class 6 cards are usually marked with
.
What‟s Included
1. Digital Video Camera
2. TV Cable
3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager
software Installation CD
4. Wrist Strap
5. Built-in USB Connector
(not shown)
Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.
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Parts of the Camera
1. Power Button
2. Shutter Button
11. Battery Compartment
12. SD Memory Card Slot
3. Left / Zoom Out/ Thumbnail View
13. USB Connector
4. Right / Zoom In
5. MODE (M) Button
6. SET/OK Button
14. USB Lever
15. AV Out Port
16. Wrist Strap Connector
7. Up / Previous Image / Scene Selection Button
17. Speaker
8. Down / Next Image / Delete Button
9. LCD Flip Screen
10. Digital Lens
18. Microphone
19. Tripod Mount
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Initial Camera Setup
Installing the Batteries
Slide open the battery cover on the back of
the camera and install 2 x AA batteries with
the correct polarity as illustrated inside the
battery compartment. Alkaline batteries
recommended.
Turning On the Camera
Installing the Memory Card
SD Memory card (up to 16GB) needed for
normal use.
For best video performance of your HD
device, it is strongly recommended to use a
high speed SD Memory card of
Class 4
or Class 6
.
Using the Camera
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When powering the camera ON for the first time the camera will take you through the INITIAL
CAMERA SETUP.
Powering the Camera ON
1. Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital camera, according to
the polarity shown inside the battery compartment.
Use 2 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 if they are included with your camera, such as Flash, 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. SD 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.
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3. Power On
Press and hold down the POWER
button, on the top of the camera, for one second to
turn on the camera.
Setting the Camera Language
You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will
appear. Select the language of your choice by pressing the UP and DOWN direction control
buttons. Then press the SET button to confirm the selection.
After selecting a language, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the initial camera
setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camera Setup?”
Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup.
Note: If you select “No” and decide to leave the camera setup, the camera will be set to its default
settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually through the menus in the camera.
Setting the Date and Time
The next step in the initial camera setup is to set the date and time on the camera.
Set the Date and Time as desired by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT direction control buttons to
choose the specific setting and the UP and DOWN buttons to change each setting.
Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the SET button to confirm the
selection.
Your digital video camera is now ready to use.
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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 video 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 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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