Vivitar Viv Cv 530v Users Manual

- 1 - 
VIV-CV-530V 
 
Digital Binocular Camera 
 
 
User Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
© 2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. 
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.  

- 2 - 
Table of Contents 
 
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3 
Camera Maintenance and Care ....................................................................................... 3 
Key Features ................................................................................................................... 4 
What‟s Included...

- 3 - 
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...

- 4 - 
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...

- 5 - 
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...

- 6 - 
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  

- 7 - 
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...

- 8 - 
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...

- 9 - 
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...

- 10 - 
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...