DVR 740HD Digital Video Camera
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 ......................................................................................8
Changing DVR Mode ............................................................................................................................8
Video Capture Mode .............................................................................................................................9
Photo Capture Mode ...........................................................................................................................12
Playback Mode ...................................................................................................................................15
Setup Mode.........................................................................................................................................18
Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV and HDTV ...................................................................21
Installing the Software .........................................................................................................................23
Connecting the Camera to the Computer............................................................................................24
Getting Photos and Videos from Your Camera to Your Computer .......................................................25
Get started! .........................................................................................................................................26
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually ................................................................26
Camera Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................28
Sakar Warranty Card ..........................................................................................................................28
Technical Support ...............................................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................29
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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.
Important: You must use a Class 4
SD card or higher SD card only.
Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video camera.
What‟s Included
1) Digital Video Camera
2) USB cable
3) TV Cable
4) Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software
Installation CD
Note: Class 4 (or higher) SD Memory card not included.
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Camera Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
Image Resolution
Video Resolution
File Format
External Memory
CMOS Sensor
1280X1024 (1.3MP) , 640 X 480 (VGA)
1280X720 (HD), VGA 640X480, QVGA 320X240
JPEG/AVI
SD Card (up to 32GB);
Class 4
SD card or higher SD card only
LCD Display
2.0 Inch TFT; 90 degrees
Lens
Zoom
Exposure
White Balance
ISO
Scene
Language
Flash
Face Detect
Interface
f=6.1mm, F2.8
4X Digital Zoom
-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV
Auto
Auto
Auto
English / French / Spanish / Portuguese / German /
Dutch / Italian / Russian / Turkish
2 LED Flash lamps
Yes
USB 2.0 High Speed
System Requirements
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7 /
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above
Microphone
Speaker
Battery
Yes
Yes
4 * AAA (1.5V) batteries
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. Power Button
2. MODE Button
3. Delete / LED 0n-Off Button
4. ViviLink Button
5. Resolution Button
6. USB Port
7. HDMI Port
8. AV Port
12. Hand Strap
13. LCD Screen
14. Digital Lens
15. Battery Compartment
16. SD Memory Card Slot
17. Tripod Mount
18. Microphone
19. Hand Strap Connector
9. Record / Shutter / OK Button
20. LED Light
10. LED Indicator Light
21. Speaker
11. Zoom In - Up / Zoom Out - Down
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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 4 x AAA (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 camera features (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) Installing the SD Memory Card
IMPORTANT: You must use a Class 4
SD card or higher SD card only.
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Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) 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 camera.
- Press the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates that 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) Powering ON the camera
Press the POWER
button to turn on the camera.
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