Vivitar VIV CV 530V User Manual

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VIV-CV-530V 
 
Digital Binocular Camera 
 
 
User Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
© 2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. 
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.  
						

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Table of Contents 
 
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3 
Camera Maintenance and Care ....................................................................................... 3 
Key Features ................................................................................................................... 4 
What‟s Included ............................................................................................................... 4 
Computer System Requirements ..................................................................................... 5 
A Quick Look at Your Camera ......................................................................................... 6 
Preparing Your Camera for Use ...................................................................................... 7 
Starting Your Camera ...................................................................................................... 8 
Taking Photos .................................................................................................................. 9 
The Camera Modes ....................................................................................................... 10 
Installing the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and  Camera Driver ........... 15 
Connecting your Camera to the Computer .................................................................... 16 
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your Computer .................................. 16 
Getting Started! ............................................................................................................. 17 
Using Your Camera as a Webcam ................................................................................ 18 
Sakar Warranty Card ..................................................................................................... 20 
Technical Support .......................................................................................................... 21 
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 21 
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................... 22 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Introduction 
Thank you for purchasing your VIV-CV-530V 5 X 30 Digital Binocular Camera. This camera 
can be used as a digital camera, binoculars as well as a Webcam. To download photos and 
videos to your computer, captured with this easy to use, portable and compact device, you 
need only connect the USB cable from your computer to your camera after installing the 
Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and camera driver.  
 
The Vivitar Experience Image Manager will help you get the most out of your camera. It is 
packed with powerful, yet easy to use features that allow you to share your photos and videos 
with friends and family.  
 
Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camera. 
Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital camera. 
 
Important Notice: 
Please do not plug the camera into the USB port of your computer until you have 
installed the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and the camera‟s driver.  
Plugging in your camera at this stage will cause the device to not be recognized by the 
computer and no images will be downloaded.  
 
Note: Webcam Feature:  In order to speak with your friends over the Internet, you will need a 
headset and microphone available at your local computer retailer. 
 
Camera Maintenance and Care 
The digital telescopic camera is a precision device and must be kept and used carefully. 
Care must be taken that: 
1. Your camera does not fall or collide with any hard object 
2. Not used close to or in water or rainy weather 
3. Not be used in very hot, very cold or moist environments 
4. Not be used in situations where there is high vibrations 
5. DO NOT USE the binocular to view the sun directly  
						

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Key Features  
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software for managing and enhancing your 
photos, printing, sending photos by e-mails, effortlessly upload to your social network 
accounts  and much more 
 2 camera resolutions – 320 x 240 (QVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA) 
 16 Megabytes Built-in SDRAM Memory 
 Self-timer for photos  
 Easy short video capture 
 Fluorescent lighting settings for 50/60 Hz 
 LCD display to show the image counter and status  
 USB connector for fast downloads 
 Delete last picture or all pictures  
 Auto power off to conserve battery life 
 
 
What‟s Included 
 Digital Binocular Camera 
 Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and driver installation CD  
 USB cable 
 Neck Strap 
 Quick Start Guide 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Computer System Requirements 
 
To be able to download photos and videos to your PC or Macintosh, you will need the following 
minimum configuration: 
 
WINDOWS OS 
Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or  
Windows 7 
Pentium® 4 processor (or above)  
250 MB available hard disk space 
512 MB of RAM 
16-bit Color display, 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 
Internet connection required to access social networks and web conferencing applications 
 
 
MAC OS 
Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later 
250 MB free hard disk space 
256 MB RAM 
Display: 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution 
QuickTime® 6 or higher 
Internet connection required to access social networks and web conferencing applications 
 
 
 
  
						

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A Quick Look at Your Camera  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. M - Power / Mode button 
2. LCD Panel 
3. Optical Lens 
4. USB Slot 
5. Telescope and Viewfinder 
6. S – Shutter / OK button  
7. Battery Compartment 
8. Tripod socket 
9. Barrels 
10. Focus Wheel  
						

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Preparing Your Camera for Use 
 
Battery Installation 
Your camera requires one (1)  AAA battery. Alkaline battery recommended. 
Insert the battery into the camera: 
1. Open the battery cover at the bottom of the camera.  
2. Insert the battery according to the polarity (+ and -) indicated on the inside of the battery 
compartment. 
3. Close the battery cover. 
 
WARNING: Opening the battery compartment and/or removing the battery will erase the 
photos currently stored in the camera.  Download your photos and videos as often as possible 
so as not to lose them.  Photos may also be lost when the batteries runs low.   
 
The LCD will flash when your batteries are running low. This indicates that the battery should 
be replaced. Remember, before you open the battery compartment to change the battery, 
please download your photos you have on the camera. When the battery voltage drops, the 
LCD will display “Lo” and the camera will turn off automatically. 
 
Note: If you do not intend to use your camera for an extended period, remove the battery to 
avoid leakage and corrosion.  
						

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Starting Your Camera 
 
Press the M – Power / Mode button on the top of the camera to turn on the camera.  
The camera will emit a beep to confirm that your camera is on and ready for use.  
 
Energy Saving Feature:  
To conserve battery power, if the camera is not in use for 30 seconds, it automatically switches 
off. 
 
Note: In order to download the photos and videos captured with this camera you need to 
install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and camera driver. See the “Installing 
the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and Camera Driver” section of this manual to 
learn how to install the software before connecting the camera to your computer.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Taking Photos 
 
Capturing Pictures 
1. Compose your shot by looking through the telescope view finder with both eyes 
focused.  
2. Aim the binocular in the direction of the object you wish to capture.  
3. Adjust the IPD (the distance between 2 eyes) by holding the binocular with both hands 
and pushing or moving one or both of the barrels until you can see one circle of view.  
4. Focus the camera by observing an object at least 15 feet / 5 meters away.  
5. Rotate the center focus wheel until the observed object is clear.  
6. Hold the camera steady and press the Shutter button to take a photo.  
7. The camera will beep when the photo is taken. The number of photos left to take in that 
resolution is displayed on the LCD screen. 
 
Note: If there are more than 99 photos left to take, the hundreds digit will appear on the LCD 
for a split second when you take the photo. Thereafter the last two digits will appear. 
 
How to Proceed when your Camera Memory is Full 
If the camera beeps twice continuously or if a  appears on the LCD, this is an indication 
that the memory is full. When the camera memory is full no further photos can be taken until 
the existing photos have been downloaded and cleared from the camera‟s memory. 
 
In order to continue taking photos you will need to: 
1. Use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager application to download all the photos and 
videos from you camera to your computer.  
2. After the photos have been downloaded and appear on your computer, you should 
delete all the photos from your camera.   
3. Once your camera memory is empty you are now ready to capture more photos and 
videos. 
 
  
						

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The Camera Modes 
 
Navigating the Camera Modes 
To enter the different camera modes, continue to press the MODE button until you have 
selected the mode of your choice. Once you have selected the mode, press the Shutter button 
to confirm your choice. 
 
Powering On Your Camera 
To power on your camera, press the MODE button. 
 
Powering Off Your Camera 
To power off your camera: 
Power Off  Mode  
1. Press the MODE button until the   icon appears on the LCD screen. 
2. Press the Shutter button and the camera will switch off. 
 
Note: Energy save mode 
In order to conserve battery power, if the camera is not used within 30 seconds, the 
camera will automatically switch off. 
 
 
Continuous Shoot Mode  
When enabled, the Continuous Shoot mode allows you to take continuous rapid snapshots 
with a single click of the Shutter button.  
This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or 
other scenes with quick movements. 
1. Press the MODE button until the   icon appears on the LCD screen.  
3. Press and hold down the Shutter button for the camera to continuously capture photos. 
4. The camera will beep for each image being captured and the countdown digits will 
appear while the images are being taken.