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DVR-200
User Manual
English
040507TP
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FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits ar
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use this DV camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), becomes unusually hot to be touched, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Do not expose the DV camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the DV camera. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock. Do not use the DV camera if any foreign objects have entered the DV camera. Do not p
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................... 5 CAPTURING STILL IMAGES ......................... 17 Overview .................................................................... 5 Basic settings ............................................................ 17 Package contents ..................................................... 6 Digital zoom (Preview) ....................................... 17 Optional accessories ................................................ 6 Self-timer
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................... 31 Playback Menu .......................................................... 46 USB Driver for Windows 98 users ........................ 31 Protect ............................................................. 46 Installing PhotoSuite .............................................. 32 Delete all .......................................................... 47 Installing PhotoVista .............................................. 33 Slide show .............
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INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital video camera is a miniature camcorder that will capture motion video as well as 2 megapixel still images. Using the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can record images and then review them in detail. 64MB internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store video and images without the need for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity of your camera (up to 512 MB) by purchasing a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. Vi
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Package contents Carefully unpack your new DV camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or damaged, promptly contact Vivitar Customer Service. Digital video camera Camera strap User’s manual Camera pouch USB cable Software CD-ROM AV cable Optional accessories SD memory card AC power adapter 2 x AA alkaline batteries Note: The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described i
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front view 1. Lens 2. Microphone 3. Flash 4. Self-timer LED 5. Battery/SD card cover 6. Tripod socket 7
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Rear view 1. LCD monitor 2. Speaker 3. Power/Menu button 4. Arrow (up) Flash 5. Arrow (right) T Zoom in 6. Arrow (down) Self-timer 7. Arrow (left) W Zoom out 8. Record/ Stop 9. System LED indicator 10. OK OK Digital zoom 11. Still-Image shutter 12. Delete 13. Playback Pause 14.A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) jack 15.USB connector 16.DC-in connector 17.Strap eyelet 8
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LCD information These indicators are displayed when recording still-images or video clips: 1. Zoom state 2. Sound level (applies to video only) Low sound level Mild sound level Medium sound level High sound level Fully sound level Mute 3. Battery level Full battery power 7. White balance Fairly consumed Automatic (no icon) 10. Possible number of shots Nearly exhausted Daylight remaining Virtually no battery power Shade 11. Still image mode icon 4. Memory Card indicator Fluorescent-1 1
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These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips: 1. Folder number and video number 2. Sound level Low sound level Mild sound level Medium sound level High sound level Fully sound level Mute 3. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 4. Memory Card indicator (if present) 5. Pause / Play indicator 6. Counter 7. Movie icon 8. Video quality Super fine Fine Normal 10
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These indicators are displayed when playing back still images: 1. Folder number and image number 2. Battery level Full battery power Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 3. Memory Card indicator (if present) 4. Date (if date imprint is on) 5. Exposure time for this image 6. Aperture value for this image 7. Still image icon 8. Image quality Super fine Fine Normal 9. Image size Large 1600 x 1200 Medium 800 x 600 11
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LED indicators and audible tones Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound LED indicator Solid green The camera is powering up No LED indicator Solid green The camera is powered and ready Yes *(1) LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash No LED indicator Blinking green Image is being recorded to the memory card No LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer in progress No LED indicator Solid green The camera is ready to record images (or movies) Yes *(1) Self-timer indicator B
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GETTING STARTED You can use 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH), one CR-V3 or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power your DV camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC power adapter is useful when transferring images to your computer. Installing the batteries 1. Slide the battery cover downward (away from the lens). 2. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ or -). 3. Close the battery cover. Note: If you will not be using the ba
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Using an AC power adapter (optional accessory) 1. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled “DC IN”. 2. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Note: Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer prevents unexpected automatic power off of the camera. Attaching the hand strap To prevent acci
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Inserting an SD memory card (optional accessory) The camera comes with 64MB of internal memory, allowing you to record video clips and captured images. However, you may expand the memory capacity by using an optional Secure Digital (SD) memory card so you can store more images and video clips. 1. Slide the battery cover downward (away from the lens) 2. Insert the SD memory card pins-first, so that the label of the card faces the battery. When inserted in the correct orientation, the edge of th t
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Turning on your digital video camera 1. Swing the LCD panel away from the camera body. 2. Press and hold the power/menu button on the top to turn on your camera. Hold the power button for about two seconds. To turn off your digital video camera, press again power/menu button. Hold the power button for about four seconds. Setting the date and time The date and time setting screen will automatically appear when: The camera is powered-on for the first time; The camera is powered-on after the
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CAPTURING STILL IMAGES Basic settings Digital zoom (Preview) Using the digital zoom, the image in the LCD display can be enlarged by pressing the (T) telephoto button so that the subject appears closer or appears further away by pressing the (W) wide-angle button. Note although the image in the LCD may be zoomed up to 2.5x, the still-image will be captured at 1X (no zoom.) 1. Turn on your digital video camera. 2. Open the LCD monitor. 3. Press the (T) telephoto button to activate the zoom f
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Self-timer Use the self-timer when taking group shots.The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds. The self-timer LED starts blinking slowly for 7 seconds and then rapidly for the last 3 seconds.The self-timer can be used for still-images, not videos. 1. Secure your camera on a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Turn on your camera. 3. Compose the picture. 4. Press the self-timer button. The count down is di
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flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can capture an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances.The flash works only with still images and is disabled when capturing a video. 1. Turn on your camera. 2. Press the button repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Compose the picture and press the shutter button. The camera has three flash modes: Auto flash (Auto 1), Auto flash (Aut
