Vivitar Vivicam 620hd Users Manual

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Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera 
 Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video camera.  
If your camera comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before 
the first use.  
 Make sure an SD card has been inserted properly into your camera.  
(SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included)  
 
 
Powering the camera ON 
Press the  Power button to turn your camera ON.  
The camera will be in Video Capture mode to start. 
 
 
Powering the camera OFF 
While the camera is on, you can press the  Power button again at any point to turn your 
camera OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camera will power off 
completely.  
Note: When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery” message will appear on the LCD 
screen. The camcorder will automatically power off a few moments later. 
 
 
Auto Power OFF – Power Saving 
Your digital video camera also has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off your 
camera after a specific period of time that your camera is left idle. The Auto Power Off settings 
can be set from the Auto Power Off settings menu (in either Photo Capture Mode or Video 
Capture Mode). 
 
 
 
  
						

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Changing Camera Mode  
Your camera has three main modes: 
1) Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camera. 
2) Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camera. 
3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos 
you have already taken with your camera. 
 
When the camera is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that 
appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and 
enjoy clear quality videos and photos. 
 
To change the active camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE 
button. 
 
 W hen in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display  
 
 When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display  
 
 When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Navigating the Menus 
Each camera mode has a set of menus specific to that mode.  
 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll between the various menus for 
the current mode.  
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to highlight the desired menu selection. 
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option. 
5) If the selection can be remembered by the camera, aselection icon will appear to the 
right of the selected menu option. Changes made to these options will remain as is until you 
decide to change them again at a later time. 
6) Some menu options are single-use functions that are not remembered by the camera and 
do not display this icon when selected. 
7) At any time you can press the MODE button to exit the menus and return to the previous 
screen. 
 
  
						

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Video Capture Mode 
The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camera.  
When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will display Video Capture Mode by default. 
 
 
Taking a Video 
1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camera at the scene you 
would like to capture. 
2) Click the UP - Zoom In and Down - Zoom Out buttons to better set the camera display if 
desired. 
3) Press the Shutter button to START the video capture. 
4) The elapsed time appears on the top right corner of the LCD screen and a red icon blinks on 
the screen – indicating that the video capture is in progress. 
5) To PAUSE and then BEGIN recording again, press the LEFT direction control button. 
6) To STOP the video record, press the Shutter button again.  
7) The video will automatically be saved to the camera‟s SD card. 
 
Taking a Video using the 180 Swivel Flip Screen 
You can also capture your videos using the Flip Screen. The swivel LCD screen opens 180 
degrees to allow Self Portrait image capture.  
1) When you would like to quickly and easily include yourself in the video, simply flip the LCD 
display out and hold out the front of camera facing towards you.  
2) Make sure you can see yourself within the scene on the LCD screen and click the Shutter 
button to begin the recording.  
It‟s as easy as twist and shoot! 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons 
Your digital camera has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick 
Function buttons.  
 
Quick Function Button Function 
  LEFT Pauses and continues the Video Record 
     UP Zooms In 
  RIGHT Turns LED Light Off/On 
   DOWN Zooms Out 
 
 
Other 
 
   Shutter/OK  Starts and stops your video capture 
 Saves your selected menu option 
   MENU 
 Opens the menu options for Video Capture Mode 
Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the 
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT directions control buttons. 
Delete  Allows you to delete last video taken 
   MODE 
 Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture 
Mode and Playback Mode 
 Exits the menu screen 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Video Capture Mode Menus 
The following are the menus that appear in your camera‟s Video Capture Mode: 
  
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Scene Menu  
The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera to adapt properly to 
your current environment.  
3) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Scene menu. 
1) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
2) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 
3) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
4) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
5) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
6) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.  
7) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
Resolution Menu  
The Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camera. 
Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camera‟s memory.  
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Resolution menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.   
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.  
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
  
						

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Quality Menu  
The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your 
camera. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more 
memory on your camera. 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Quality menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.  
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
Anti-Shake Menu 
The Anti-Shake feature reduces image distortion that can be caused by movement of the camera 
while capturing the image. 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Anti-Shake 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item.    
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen.  
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.  
						

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White Level Menu  
The White Level feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images 
depending on the type of light source in the current environment.  
Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the 
camera to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camera. 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the White Level 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.  
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
Color Effect Menu  
You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camera.  
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Color Effect 
menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.  
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.  
						

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Sharpness Menu  
You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camera. The sharpness level 
dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Sharpness menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option. 
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 
6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item.   
7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 
8) An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen  
9) Remember that this setting will be saved by your camera until you manually change the 
setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. 
 
 
Exposure Menu  
The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camera‟s lens. 
This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.  
 
When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the 
negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. 
 
If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using 
the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camera. 
 
1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 
2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control buttons to scroll and select the Exposure menu. 
3) Press the UP or DOWN direction control buttons to scroll through the menu options.  
4) Press the Shutter/OK button to select and save the desired option.