Vivitar DVR-530 User manual

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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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If

such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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Trademark Information

Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

SDTM is a trademark.

Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product

specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference

guide for the product.

The product and accessories that come with your DVR-530 may be different from those described in

this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product

inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical

preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,

chargers, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer

will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for

precise product definition and included accessories.

The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design

of your DVR-530.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the DVR-530, turn the power Off and remove the

batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the DVR-530 has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power Off and remove

the batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the DVR-530.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of

purchase.

Do not use the DVR-530 in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the

shore.

Do not place the DVR-530 on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the DVR-530 to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately

consult a physician.

Do not use the DVR-530 while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

WARNING: Handling the USB cable on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the

State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the

surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal

fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.

If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

The DVR-530 is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force

when handling the DVR-530.

This might cause damage to the DVR-530.

Do not use the DVR-530 in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the DVR-530 or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the DVR-530 in

a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the DVR-530 in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as

inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the DVR-530, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes

described below:

Use only the specified battery (NP60, 3.7V).

Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life

and reduce DVR-530 performance.

When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an

extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number

of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that

you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the DVR-530 or the flash. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

The DVR-530 may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the DVR-530 to prevent leakage

or corrosion.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery

is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .................................. 8

Package Contents .................................... 9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-530 10

Front View ................................................. 10

Rear View .................................................. 11

LCD Monitor Information .......................... 12

GETTING STARTED ............................ 17

Installing the Battery ................................. 17

Turning the Power On/Off ........................ 17

Attaching the Strap .................................. 18

LED Indicators .......................................... 18

Loading an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory) ................................ 19

Using the LCD Panel ................................ 20

Choosing the OSD (On-Screen Display) Lan-

guage ........................................................ 21

Setting the Date and Time ...................... 21

Formatting an SD Memory Card .............. 22

Setting Image Resolution and Quality .... 23

PHOTOGRAPHY MODES ................... 26

Capturing Still Images .............................. 26

Recording Video Clips .............................. 26

Normal Mode ............................................. 27

Macro Mode .............................................. 27

Using the Digital Zoom ............................. 28

Setting the Flash ...................................... 29

Setting the Self-Timer ............................... 30

TV Recording Mode ................................. 31

PLAYBACK MODE ............................. 32

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips ..... 32

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV

................................................................... 33

Zoom Playback ......................................... 34

Thumbnail Display .................................... 34

Protecting Still Images/Video Clips ......... 35

Slide Show Display ................................... 36

Deleting Still Images/Video Clips ............. 37

MP3 MODE .......................................... 38

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AUDIO RECORDING MODE ............... 39

Recording Audio Files .............................. 39

Playing Back Audio Files ......................... 40

Deleting MP3 / Audio Files ...................... 41

MENU OPTIONS .................................. 42

Video Menu ............................................... 42

Capture Menu ........................................... 44

TV Menu .................................................... 46

Playback Menu ......................................... 47

MP3 / Audio Menu .................................... 48

System Menu ............................................ 49

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE

COMPLIANT PRINTER ....................... 52

TRANSFERRING RECORDED FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER ............................. 54

Step 1: Install the USB driver (Windows 98

users only) .................................. 54

Step 2: Connect the DVR-530 to your

computer ..................................... 55

Step 3: Download still images, video clips and

audio files .................................... 56

INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO .............. 57

INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT

READER .............................................. 58

USER MANUAL................................... 58

USING THE DVR-530 AS A PC CAMERA

.............................................................. 59

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver ...... 60

Step 2: Connect the DVR-530 to your computer

..................................................... 61

Step 3: Run your application software(i.e.

Yahoo Messenger) .................... 61

SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 62

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... 63

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new DVR-530!

This DVR-530 is designed as an “entry-level” handy cam.

Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel CMOS sensor, your DVR-530 delivers good quality, 3350 x 2482 resolution

images.

Other features provided by the DVR-530 include the following:

LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS LCD monitor (230K pixels) makes it easy to frame

your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you

have captured.

Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (24 MB available for image storage).

External memory supports SD memory cards up to 1 GB.

Digital Recorder/Player - Store and play movies, video, music, pictures and more.

TV and PC connection - You may view your images on a television monitor or a computer using

the USB or A/V cables.

Advanced AV-IN recording - Store live TV recording.

Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom permit zoom photography.

Flexible flash settings - You may adjust the flash setting according to your lighting environment.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is

missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common product components:

DVR-530

User’s Manual

USB Cable

Software CD-ROM

A/V IN cable

Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery

Battery charger

Common (optional) accessories:

SD memory card

Tripod

Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

A/V OUT Cable

Earphone

DVR-530 Strap

DVR-530 Pouch

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-530

Front View

1. Lens

2. Flash

3. Self-timer LED

4. Focus switch

Normal mode

Macro mode

5. Speaker

6. Microphone

7. Battery/SD memory card cover

8. Tripod socket

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1. Power button

2. MODE Mode button

3. Zoom lever

TZoom in

WZoom out

4. Record button

5. Image button

6. X Right button

Self-timer button

7. W Left button

Flash button

8. MENU Menu button

9. Status LED indicator

10. USB connector

11. A/V IN terminal

12. A/V OUT terminal

13. Earphone connector

14. Strap holder

15. LCD panel / monitor

Rear View

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LCD Monitor Information

Video Mode:

1. video mode icon

2. Zoom status

3. Battery power indicator

Full battery power

Medium battery power

Low battery power

Virtually no battery power

4. SD memory card indicator

An SD memory card is loaded

No SD memory card is loaded

SD memory card is full

8. Video quality

SUPER FINE

FINE

NORMAL

9. Video resolution

640 x 480 pixels

320 x 240 pixels

10.Available recording time

(Before recording)/

Elapsed time (While recording)

5. Macro mode

6. EV compensation

7. White balance

AUTO AUTO

DAYLIGHT

LAMP

FLUORESCENT-1

FLUORESCENT-2

SHADE

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Camera Mode:

1. Still image mode icon

2. Zoom status

3. Battery power indicator

4. SD memory card indicator

5. Available number of shots

6. Flash mode

Flash off

A

Auto flash

Auto flash with

red-eye reduction

7. Macro mode

8. ISO sensitivity

AUTO

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

9. EV compensation

10.AWB (White balance)

11.Image quality

SUPER FINE

FINE

NORMAL

12.Image resolution

3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation)

2560 x 1920

2048 x 1536

1.2M

1280 x 96

640 x 480

13.Self-timer indicator (if used)

3-seconds delay

10-seconds delay

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Audio Recording Mode

1. Audio recording mode

2. Remaining battery status

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Recording indicator

5. Available recording time (Before recording)/

Elapsed time (While recording)

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TV Recording Mode

1. TV recording mode

2. Zoom status

3. Remaining battery status

4. SD memory card indicator (if present)

5. Recording indicator

6. Available recording time (Before recording)/

Elapsed time (While recording)

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Video Playback

1. Folder and file name

2. Duration of current video

(Before playback)/

Elapsed time (During playback)

3. Video playback mode icon

4. Battery power indicator

5. SD memory card indicator

6. Playback indicator

7. Video status bar

8. Sound level (speaker volume)

Low volume

Mild volume

Medium volume

High volume

Fully volume

Mute (no sound)

Before playback

During playback

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Audio / MP3 Playback

1. /Audio/MP3 playback mode icon

2. File name

3. Battery power indicator

4. SD memory card indicator

5. Audio/MP3 status bar

6. Sound level (speaker volume)

7. Playback indicator

8. Play mode indicator

Play one file

Play all files

Play the selected files

9. Repeat indicator

10.Elapsed time

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Still Image Playback

1. Still-image playback mode

2. Battery power indicator

3. SD memory card indicator

4. Folder and file name

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AUD_0001

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GETTING STARTED

Installing the Battery

We highly recommend using the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the fully capability of

your DVR-530. Charge the battery before using the DVR-530. Make sure that the power of the DVR-530

is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1. Slide the battery/SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation, as shown.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover firmly.

Turning the Power On/Off

Press and hold the button until the DVR-530 turns on.

To turn the power off, press and hold the button again.

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Attaching the Hand Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

LED Indicators

Indicator State Description/Activity

LED indicator Solid green 1. The DVR-530 is powering up.

2. The DVR-530 is ready to record images (or video clips).

LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer is in progress.

LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash.

Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.

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Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The DVR-530 comes with 32MB of internal memory (24MB available for image storage), allowing you to

record video clips, captured still images, MP3 and audio files in the DVR-530. However, you can also

expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the SD memory card.

If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card firmly.

To remove the SD memory card, make sure the DVR-530 is

turned off. Open the battery/SD memory card cover, then press

lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

Be sure to format an SD memory card with this DVR-530 before using it.

Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD memory card” for

further details.

To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD

memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD

memory card) to “LOCK”.

To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the

card.

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Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it.

Rotate the LCD panel carefully and with the correct direction, over rotation and rotation with the wrong direction may

damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the DVR-530.

Avoid contact with the LCD monitor when moving the LCD panel.

Do not hold the DVR-530 by the LCD panel.

Using the LCD Panel

1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the DVR-530.

2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel.

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