DVR 508 
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 /  Windows 7 .......................... 4 
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ..................................................... 5 
A Quick Look at your Digital Camera ..................................................................... 6 
Inserting Batteries .................................................................................................. 7 
Inserting an SD Memory Card ................................................................................ 8 
Maintenance and Care ........................................................................................... 9 
Starting Your Camera .......................................................................................... 10 
Capturing Videos ................................................................................................. 12 
Video Setting options ........................................................................................... 14 
Taking Photos ...................................................................................................... 18 
Photo Capture Settings options ........................................................................... 23 
Audio Mode .......................................................................................................... 30 
Playback mode .................................................................................................... 31 
Camcorder Setup Mode ....................................................................................... 45 
Connecting the Camcorder to a TV ...................................................................... 51 
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software ....................................... 52 
Connect your camcorder to the computer ............................................................ 56 
Get photos and videos from your camcorder to your computer ........................... 56 
Get started! .......................................................................................................... 58 
Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using 
Windows) ............................................................................................................. 59 
  
 
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Transfer media from my camcorder to my computer manually (Using 
Macintosh) ........................................................................................................... 59 
Sakar Warranty Card ........................................................................................... 60 
Technical Support ................................................................................................ 62 
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................... 62 
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................ 63 
Trouble Shooting .................................................................................................. 64 
 
 
Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing the DVR 508 Digital Video Camcorder. Everything you need to shoot 
video clips, take quality digital photos and record audio files is included with your device.   
In addition, an SD compatible memoy card of up to 16GB needs to be inserted in order to use the 
camcorder normally. 
Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital video camcorder. 
Key Features  
  5 modes – Video, Photo, Audio, Playback and Set Up 
  Digital Video resolutions – 1280x720 (HD), 720x480 , 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA)  
  5 digital camera resolutions - 5M(2592X1944); 3M(2048X1536); 2M(1600X1200); 
1M(1280X960); VGA(640X480) 
  
 
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  1.8” TFT LCD 
  4 X Digital Zoom 
  Supports external SD/SDHC memory cards up to 16GB 
  Built-in Microphone  
  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  
  Get photos and videos from your camera, manage and organize your images by creating 
albums, edit images using automatic and manual tools and more... 
What your digital video camcorder includes 
  Digital Video Camcorder  
  Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 
  Quick Start Guide 
  USB cable 
  TV Out cable 
  Pouch 
  Strap 
  
 
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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 
 
Internet connection required 
Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista /  
Windows 7 
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC your will need the following minimum 
configuration: 
  Windows Vista / 7 
  800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory 
  
 
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  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 v10.5 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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A Quick Look at your Digital Camera  
 
1: Lens                
2: Microphone              
3: Compensating lamp 
4: Self-Timer LED         
5: Delete                   
6: Playback 
7: Mode                 
8: TFT LCD Screen          
9: Left  
10: Power              
11: Down 
12: Menu                                               
13: AV Out jack          
14: USB jack                   
15: Right 
16: OK                 
17: Shutter                     
18: Up  
19: W/Zoom out button    
20: T/Zoom in button            
21: Speaker 
22: Tripod socket        
23: Card slot                    
24: Battery cover 
   /Display                     
 /Self-Timer 
 /LED on or off 
  
 
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Inserting Batteries 
Your camcorder requires three (3) AAA batteries. Insert the batteries into the camcorder: 
1. 
2. 
Lift and open the cover of the battery compartment on the side of the camcorder.  
Insert the batteries according to the polarities (+ and -) indicated on the inside of the battery 
cover. 
3.  Replace and close the battery cover. 
 
The battery icon on the bottom left of the LCD will turn red and flash when your batteries are 
running low, in which case you will need to replace your camera‟s batteries. When battery voltage 
drops to 2.2V, a “Battery Low” message will appear on the LCD and the camera will turn off 
automatically. 
Note: If you do not intend to use your camera for an extended period, remove the batteries to avoid 
 
battery leakage and corrosion. 
  
 
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