DVR 820HD 
Digital Video Camcorder 
Owner’s Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                               
 
 
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Table of Contents 
 
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1 
Key Features ....................................................................................................... 2 
What your digital video camcorder includes ......................................................... 2 
Computer System Requirements for Windows XP ............................................... 2 
Computer System Requirement for Windows Vista .............................................. 3 
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh ................................................... 3 
A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camcorder..................................................... 4 
Preparing Your Camcorder for Use ...................................................................... 5 
Inserting a SD Memory Card ................................................................................ 7 
Powering on and setting DVR Function Control ................................................... 8 
Capturing Videos ............................................................................................... 11 
Capturing Still Photos ........................................................................................ 20 
Audio Recording ................................................................................................ 28 
Playback mode .................................................................................................. 30 
AV mode – Using your TV to view images ......................................................... 34 
Using your HDTV to view videos ........................................................................ 36 
Connect DVR with PC using USB cable provided .............................................. 36 
Connect DVR with printer using USB cable provided ......................................... 37 
Install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software ..................................... 39 
Connect your camera to the computer ............................................................... 41 
Get photos and videos from your camera to your computer ............................... 41 
Get started! ........................................................................................................ 42 
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Windows) .... 42 
Transfer media from my camera to my computer manually (Using Macintosh) ... 43 
Sakar Warranty Card ......................................................................................... 44 
Technical Specifications .................................................................................... 45 
Trouble Shooting ............................................................................................... 46 
 
Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing the DVR 820HD Digital Video Camcorder. With 
your camcorder you can shoot video clips, take individual photos and 
record audio files. In addition, a SD compatible memory card of up to 8GB 
can be inserted to expand the memory of your DVR camcorder. 
  
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Key Features  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5 modes – Video, Camera, Audio, Playback and Set Up. 
3 Digital Video resolutions – 1280x720 HD, 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 
(QVGA). 
3 Digital Camera resolutions – 8M (3400X2550); 5M(2592X1944); 
2M(1600X1200)  
2.7"  TFT LCD 
8 X Digital Zoom 
Supports external SD memory card up to 8GB 
Built-in Microphone 
Takes digital photos, videos and audio files  
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager software for uploading and managing 
photos and videos to or from the most popular photo sharing and social 
network websites. 
 
What your digital video camcorder includes 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Digital Video Camcorder  
USB and AV Dual Cable 
Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 
Quick Start Guide 
Hand strap 
Lithium battery 
AC charger 
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 
  
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  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 
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC you will need the following 
minimum configuration: 
  Windows Vista 
  800MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory 
  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 v10.4.6 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 Video Camcorder  
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2 
Lens 
Self-Timer Lamp 
Flash Lamp 
 
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4  Microphone 
 
Display Button 
 
5 
 ▲  Up 
Left 
 ◄ 
 ►  Right 
▼  Down 
  OK 
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Joystick 
T / Zoom in Button 
8  MENU Button 
9 
Capture Button 
10  W / Zoom out 
Button 
11  Speaker 
12  Power Button 
 
13  USB Jack 
14  HDMI Jack 
15  AV out 
H 
16  Strap Mount 
17  MODE Button 
18  LCD Monitor 
19  Battery Holder 
20  SD Card Slot 
Clip 
21  Battery & SD Door 
 
Battery  
Compartment 
 
     
    
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Preparing Your Camcorder for Use 
 
Install lithium battery 
Your digital camcorder needs a lithium battery in order to operate. The battery is 
found separately in the packaging. To install it correctly see the diagram below: 
1.  Slide the battery cover to the side for it to open. 
2. 
Insert  the  battery  in  the  battery  compartment  with  the  correct  polarity  facing 
up.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3.  Use  the  battery  clip  found  in the  battery  compartment  to  make  sure  that  the 
battery is sitting firmly and secure. 
4.  Gently close and slide the battery cover back into place. 
5.  Once powering on your camcorder the battery icon will appear on the top left 
of the LCD screen. 
Battery Indicator 
 
 
 
Battery Status 
Empty 
battery  
 
How to charge the battery  
Half battery  
Full battery  
Please charge the battery when the indicator shows the Empty battery 
icon. 
                
 
  
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1.  Power your camcorder off. 
2.  Make sure the battery is inserted correctly and then connect your camcorder 
either to: 
 
 
A running PC with the USB cable provided, or  
use the AC charger provided in the package. Plug the AC charger 
cord into the USB jack of the camera.  
 
3. 
The red LED will light up indicating that your camcorder is in charging mode. 
The LED will switch off when your camcorder is fully charged after a few 
hours (approx. 4 hours). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note:  
1.  The camcorder should not be on while charging. 
2.  Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources 
not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, 
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.  
3.  A red battery icon will flash on the LCD when the battery power is 
insufficient. Shortly thereafter your camcorder will power off. 
4.  The battery can be re-charged even when it has some power left. 
However we recommend re-charging it when it is empty. 
5.  When the operating time of the camcorder becomes extremely short 
even after proper battery-charging, this indicates that the life of the 
battery may be expired. You will need to buy a new battery. 
6.  Please remove your battery when you don’t intend to use your 
camcorder for a long time. 
7.  Video camera becomes warm during charging – this is normal. 
8. 
Limited internal memory is provided in order to take photos, videos and 
audio files. 
9.  Use a SD Memory card to expand the memory in order to capture and 
record many more images. All the media in the built-in memory will not 
be lost if no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the DVR when 
  
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battery power is low or when you change your battery. 
10.  Do not open the battery door to take out the battery or SD card while 
media is being saved to the camcorder. Doing so may cause the photos, 
video or audio files to be lost or damaged. 
 
11.  We  strongly  recommend  downloading  your  media  regularly  to  your 
computer.  
12.  DO NOT leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of 
the  power  plug.  Otherwise  a  fire  and/or  electric  shocks  may  be  caused 
by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. 
 
Inserting a SD Memory Card 
Your camcorder has limited internal memory. To expand the amount of memory, 
a SD compatible memory card of up to 8GB (not included) should be inserted into 
your DVR camcorder. SD Memory cards increase the number of videos, photos 
and audio files that can be captured with the camcorder before transferring them 
to a computer.  
Media sitting on the memory card is not lost when your camcorder’s power runs 
low or on replacing the battery.     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
1.  Locate the SD card slot in the battery compartment. 
2. 
Insert the SD memory card correctly in the direction shown. 
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