Vivitar Vivicam 3725 User Manual

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When using exposure compensation, the bracketing series will be made in relation to the
compensated exposure.
Exposure Compensation
The exposure can be compensated to intentionally brighten or darken the overall recorded image
within the range of 
2.0 at 1/3 intervals. The exposure compensation value (EV) will remain in
effect until it has been reset. In auto recording mode, EV is also reset when the main switch is
moved to another position.
The EV must be set before the image is captured. When setting the EV, the amount of the
compensation is shown next to the EV icon on the  color LCD monitor. If the flash mode is set to
auto flash, the flash will not fire. To use the flash, set the flash mode to fill-flash.
1. To adjust the exposure, press the  EV button. The        EV icon will appear on the color LCD
    Monitor.
2. Use the     /      buttons to adjust the exposure compensation value.
3. Press the EV button to set the adjustment in exposure.
Quickview and Deletion
Captured images can be viewed and deleted in auto recording and manual recording modes. Simply
press the QV/delete button to access the images, and use the 5-way button to scroll through pictures
on the CompactFlash card.
1. Press the QV/delete button to play back the recorded images.
2. Press the      /      buttons to scroll through the images.
3. Press the      button to display image information overlay. Press the       button to cancel the
    image information display.
4. Press the QV/delete button again will bring up the Delete this frame message.
5. Use      /      buttons to select Yes and press the ENTER button will delete the single image.
6. To return to the recording mode, press the menu button.  
						

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Manual Recording
The basic operation of the camera in manual recording mode is identical to auto recording mode.
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the previous section before moving on.
Turn the main switch to         , so that recording can be made with user-defined settings. Unlike auto
recording mode, all settings made in manual recording are not reset when the position of the main
switch is changed. For more information on how to customize the camera settings at this mode,
please refer to page (Page 29~32).
Changing the Exposure Modes
The camera features three exposure modes : program (default), aperture priority and manual
exposure. The proper combination of shutter speed and aperture results in a correct exposure.
Exposure modes are set in the basic section of the manual recording mode menu. (page 29)
Long Time Exposure
Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual exposure mode. Exposures up to 15 seconds can be
made by pressing and holding the shutter button. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
1. Set the camera to manual recording mode         and press the menu button.
2. Set the exposure mode to manual in the basic section.
3. Use the     button to decrease the shutter speed value below
    four seconds until bulb is displayed.
4. To set the aperture value, press the EV button. The aperture
    display should turn blue. Use the     /     buttons to set the
    aperture.
5. To take the pictures, press and hold the shutter button for the
    duration of the exposure. Release the shutter button will end
    of the exposure. The LCD monitor will be blank during the
    exposure.
When bulb exposure is used, a separate light meter
is recommended.
Long exposures may add noise because of the
unusually long exposure time.
Changing the Focus Modes
This camera has autofocus and manual control. The focus mode is set in the basic section of the
manual recording mode menu. (Page 31)
Manual Recording    
						

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Changing the White Balance
White balance allows you to obtain the highest color fidelity possible by taking into account the
lighting conditions in which the camera is operating. Set the appropriate white balance setting to
remove the color cast that the current lighting conditions add. White Balance is set in the basic
section of the manual recording mode menu. (Page 30)
Changing the ISO
The ISO setting controls the imager sensitivity to the light. The ISO range for your camera is 100 to
800. The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity. ISO is set in the basic section of the manual
recording mode menu. (Page 31)
Recording in Black and White
Used for expressing a nostalgic feeling similar to using black-and-white film, or for recording
characters on a magazine, blackboard, etc. as memos. Black and White recording is set at the
Color mode in the custom 2 section of the manual recording mode menu. (Page 32)  
						

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Movie Recording
Movies can be recorded with this camera. The motion JPEG image is 320 X 240 pixels. The effective
image area is 304x240 pixels. The maximum recording time for a movie is up to 60 seconds.
In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled. Exposure
compensation and macro mode can be used. The focus mode is set to auto focus. The exposure
mode is set to program; camera sensitivity and white balance is set to auto. The flash and digital
zoom is disabled. This mode has no menu controls.
1. Set the main switch to        . The        icon will appear on the Color LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor will not turn off even when pressing the DISPLAY button at this mode.
The Status LCD and LCD monitor frame counter will show the maximum time in seconds
can be recorded with the next movie clip.
2. Set the Exposure Compensation and Macro mode if it is appropriate.
3. Look through the viewfinder to determine the image composition, and then press the      (W) and
         (T) buttons to set the subject size.
The optical zoom will not operate during movie recording. (Perform the operation before
pressing the shutter button.)
4. Lightly press the shutter button (halfway) to lock the focus and exposure.
5. Gently press the shutter button completely to start movie recording. Press the Shutter button and
release again to stop recording.
The card access LED will light indicating image data is being written to the CompactFlash
card.
During recording, Rec appears on the right bottom side of the screen with a red dot and
the frame counter will count down the remaining time.
Note : Total recording time with an 16 MB CompactFlash card is approximately 70 seconds.
The movie recording rate is approximately 0.23 MB per second. Actual CompactFlash card
capacity depends on the subject and the number of still images captured.
Recording movies with the Remote Control
The remote control can be used to record movie clips up to 5m away. Simply point the remote
control toward the camera and press the release button to start and stop the recording.
When pressing the release button, the self-timer remote control LED will blink before the camera
starts to record. The LED will glow to indicate the camera is recording. Pressing the release button
again will stop the recording instantly. The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or
under fluorescent light.
Movie Recording  
						

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Playback Images
Recorded images can be displayed on the LCD monitor and on the TV monitor.
Viewing Images
1. Set the main switch to       . The latest image recorded will be displayed.
Movies clips is indicated by the movie icon displayed with a thumbnail of the first frame.
When there is no image data, the message No image will appear.
2. Press the     /       buttons to browse the previously / succeeding recorded images.
3. Press the       button to display the images information. Press the      button to return to playback
    mode.
4. To playback a voice memo accompanying with a still image, press the ENTER button. To cancel
    the audio playback, press the      button. Voice memo is indicated by an audio track icon
   
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Viewing Movies
1. Press the     /      buttons to display the movie clips to be viewed.
2. Press the Enter button. The playback of the movie will start.
3. Press Enter button once to pause the playback. Press ENTER button again to resume the
    playback. Press the      button to stop the playback. When playback is finished, the screen returns
    to the initial screen.
Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback)
Images of four or nine thumbnail are displayed at one time
on the LCD monitor. This function is useful for quickly
locating the desired image to display. In playback mode,
toggle the DISPLAY button        to cycle through the display
formats: full display, image only, index playback.
In index playback, press the     /       buttons to move the yellow border to the next or the previous
image. The index playback format can be changed to nine or four thumbnail images in the basic
section of the playback mode menu. (Page 34)
Enlarged Playback
1. Select the image to display.
2. Toggle the magnification button        will cycle through the enlarged playback 2X, 2.5X, 3.2X. The
    degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the      /      /      /      button to scroll the image and display the desired portion.
4. Press the magnification button       returns the screen to the original 1x display.
Playback Images   
						

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Magnification 1st press 2nd press 3rd press
Image Size
2048x1536 2X 2.5X 3.2X
1600x1200 2X 2.5X 3.2X
1280x960 2X 2.5X 3.2X
1024x768 (Digital Zoom) 2X 2.5X 3.2X
640x480 2X - -
Viewing Images on a TV
The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video output setting can be
checked and set in the custom 2 section of the setup menu. (Page 37)
1. Turn off the TV and the camera.
2. Insert the mini-plug end of the AV cable into the cameras video out terminal.
3. Plug the other end of AV cable into the video and audio input terminals on the TV. The yellow plug
    is for video output. The white plug is for the audio output.
4. Turn on the TV.
5. Change the TV to the video channel.
6. Set the camera to the Playback mode       .
7. View images as described in the playback section.(Page  24)
The cameras LCD monitor will not activated when the camera is attached to a TV.
The audio output will also be heard through the cameras speaker when the camera is
attached to a TV.  
						

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Navigating the menu
You can access the advanced camera setting to customize your camera according to your personal
preference. To access the advanced camera setting with different camera modes (Auto Recording,
Manual Recording, SETUP), the built-in Color LCD monitor is required.
Settings made with the mode menu will remain in effect until changed or the camera is reset to its
default settings.
Navigating the Menu of each camera operating mode:
1. Set the main switch to the desired operating mode.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the     /     buttons of 5-way button to highlight the appropriate menu tab.
4. Use the     /     buttons of 5-way button to scroll through menu options.
Making a menu selection:
5. With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the       button. A drop down menu
    appears, listing the available options. The settings will be displayed with the current setting
    highlighted. To return to the menu option, press the      button.
6. Use the      /      buttons to highlight the new settings
7. Press the center of Enter button to confirm
    a setting.
8. Once a setting has been set, the cursor will
    return to the menu options and the new setting
    will be displayed. Repeat steps 3~7 for any
    additional menus. To exit the menu mode,
    press the MENU button again.
Advanced Operating
M
odes and Menus
5-way button  
						

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Auto Recording Mode Menu
Auto Recording menu contains Image size, image
quality, voice memo, date imprint, digital zoom,
instant playback options.
Image Size
This camera has four image size settings :
2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480.
Changing image size affects the number
of pixel in each image. The greater the image
size, the larger the file size. Image size must
be set before the picture is taken. Changes
made to image size are displayed on the data
panel and LCD monitor.
Quality
This camera has four image quality settings : super fine, fine, standard, and economy. Always
select the desired setting before taking the picture. Image quality controls the rate of compression,
but has no effect on the number of pixels in the image. The higher the image quality, the lower the
rate of compression and the larger the file sizes.
Image Quality Description File Type
Super fine the highest quality image and the largest file sizes. TIFF
Fine high quality image JPEG
Standard the default setting JPEG
Economy the smallest file sizes. JPEG
Depending on image size, when capturing super-fine images, a delay of up to 50 seconds
can occur as the image is saved to the CompactFlash card. The LCD monitor will be blank
and the card access LED will glow during saving period.
Voice Memo
Voice memo allows a five or fifteen second audio track to be recorded with a still image. The
function is activated and the length of the recording time is set on auto recording mode menu. In
manual recording mode, voice memo is controlled in the custom 2 section of the manual recording
menu. When the function is active, the microphone icon       is displayed on the status LCD and LCD
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After an image is captured, a progress bar screen will appear indicating the audio recording has
started and display the amount of time remaining. The recording will automatically stop when the
set time has elapsed. To cancel the recording and erase the audio track, press the      button or the
shutter button before the recording has finished.
Voice memo can be used with all drive modes. When using continuous advance or bracketing, the
audio file is attached to the last image in the series. The voice memo cannot be played back in
quick view; it can only be heard in the playback mode. Images with voice memo audio tracks have
a 
   
 icon displayed with them. When making audio recording, be careful not to touch or cover the
microphone. The quality of the recording is proportional to the subject to microphone distance; the
closer to the microphone the better the sound recording.
Date Imprint
The date of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated
before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is
reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting
function is active.
Date imprinting is activated with auto recording mode menu. In manual recording, date imprinting is
controlled in the custom 2 section of manual recording menu.
The date can be imprinted in three formats : year/month/day, month/day/year, and day/month/year.
The date and date format are set in the custom 2 section of the setup mode menu.(Page 37)
Digital Zoom
The digital zoom doubles the lens magnification. It can be disabled in the menu mode of either auto
recording or manual recording.  When an image is taken with the digital zoom, the final image size
depends on the image size setting on the camera as below chart.
Image size setting 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480
Size of recorded image 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 640x480
Inst. Playback
After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitor for 2 or 10 seconds before being
saved. During this preview, user will have the option, by means of an on-screen prompt, of deleting
the image just captured by pressing the        button, or storing the preview image immediately by
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Manual Recording Mode Menu
Manual recording mode menu contains three sections: Basic, Custom1, Custom 2.
Exposure Mode
Three exposure modes allow extensive control over image making: program, aperture priority, and
manual exposure.
Program
The program controls both the shutter speed and aperture to ensure perfect exposures.
The sophisticated exposure system allows the photographer the freedom to shoot without
having to worry about the technical details of exposure settings. The shutter speed and
aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitor. If shutter speed and aperture
displays turn red, the scene is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.
Aperture Priority - A
The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriated shutter speed
to ensure the correct exposure. When aperture priority is selected, the aperture value on
the monitor turns blue and a double arrow icon appears next to it. Use the     /      buttons to