Vivitar Binoculars viv cv 530v User Manual

VIV-CV-530V  
Digital Binocular Camera  
User Manual  
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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.  
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5. Lift your finger off the Shutter button to stop capturing images.  
Note: The photos will continue to be taken until the Shutter button is released or the  
camera‟s memory is full.  
6. The photos will be saved as JPEG images.  
Note: Photos taken in Continuous Shoot Mode may fail under poor lighting conditions.  
Video Mode  
Video mode allows you to capture videos that are saved in AVI format.  
1. Press the MODE button until the  
icon appears on the LCD screen.  
2. To begin capturing video, press and hold down the Shutter button until you want  
to stop shooting the video or until the memory is full. While the camera is  
capturing the video, the LCD screen displays rotating-lines.  
3. The video is automatically saved to the cameras memory.  
Note: As this is a twain camera you will need to download the photos and videos  
to the computer often in order not to lose them. If the battery runs low before you  
have downloaded the images, all the images in the cameras memory will be  
erased without being able to retrieve them.  
Self-Timer Mode  
The Self-Timer feature allows you to set a delay between the time that the camera‟s Shutter  
button is pressed and the actual capture of the picture. This is an optimal feature if you don‟t  
just want to take the picture but would also like to be in the picture yourself.  
It is recommended that you place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod stand when you  
use the Self-Timer.  
1. Press the MODE button until the  
icon appears on the LCD screen.  
2. Press the Shutter button.  
3. A 10 second count down will start (the camera will beep once a second).  
4. After 10 seconds a photo will be taken.  
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Clear Last Mode (Delete Last Photo) -  
To delete the last photo taken:  
1. Press the MODE button until the  
icon appears on the LCD screen.  
2. Press the Shutter button. The LCD display then flashes  
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3. Press the Shutter button again within 5 seconds and the last photo will be deleted  
permanently.  
4. The LCD counter then displays the updated maximum number of photos that can be  
taken at the current resolution and compression.  
Clear All Mode (Delete All Photos)  
To delete all photos on the camera:  
1. Press the MODE button until the  
icon appears on the LCD screen.  
2. Press the Shutter button. The photo counter flashes.  
3. Press the Shutter button again within 5 seconds and all photos in the camera will be  
permanently deleted.  
4. The LCD counter is reset to show the maximum number of photos that can be taken at  
the current resolution and compression.  
Photo Resolution Mode  
There are 2 photo resolutions to select from:  
(VGA resolution) or (QVGA resolution)  
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1. Press the MODE button until the  
or  
icon appears on the LCD screen.  
2. If the LCD displays , this means the present resolution is Low resolution  
and in  
click the Shutter button within 5 seconds.  
order to change to High resolution  
3. If the LCD displays , this means the present resolution is High resolution  
and in  
order to change to Low resolution  
click the Shutter button within 5 seconds.  
4. All photos taken after changing the resolution setting will be taken at the new resolution.  
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5. The photo resolution setting can be changed at any time.  
6. The amount of pictures that can be taken at the selected resolution appears on the LCD  
screen.  
7. As there are only 2 digits on the screen, the camera will flash the hundreds digits before  
showing the tens and units digits on capturing a picture in order to show you how many  
pictures you can continue to take at that resolution.  
Compression Mode  
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Your camera gives you an additional mode to compress your images so that you can capture  
more pictures.  
There are 2 photo compressions to select from:  
Non-Compressed -  
and Compressed -  
By default your camera is in non- Compressed  
mode. If you are in the non-Compressed  
mode the opposite mode  
mode.  
icon will appear on the LCD. This means that you are in the  
1. Press the MODE button until the  
2. If the LCD displays , this means the image is in compressed mode  
to change to no compression click the Shutter button.  
or  
icon appears on the LCD screen.  
and in order  
3. If the LCD displays  
, this means the present compression is no compression  
click the Shutter button.  
and  
in order to change to compression mode  
4. All photos taken after changing compression will be at the new compression.  
5. The compression setting can be changed at any time.  
6. The amount of pictures that can be taken at the selected compression appears on the  
LCD screen.  
7. As there are only 2 digits on the screen, the camera will flash the hundreds digits before  
showing the tens and units digits on capturing a picture in order to show you how many  
pictures you can continue to take at that resolution.  
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Note: Photos taken at no compression take up more of the camera‟s memory and therefore  
fewer photos can be taken at non-compression than with compression.  
The photo resolution and compression settings determine the number of photos that can be  
taken and the amount of memory required for each photo.  
The following table tells you how many photos can be taken based on the image resolution  
and compression:  
Number of Captured Photos (According to Resolution and Compression settings)  
Resolution  
Compression  
20 photos  
40 photos  
80 photos  
160 photos  
VGA (640 x 480)  
VGA (640 x 480)  
QVGA (320 x 240)  
QVGA (320 x 240)  
Frequency -  
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The camera has 2 Frequency settings:  
- 50HZ for Asia and Europe and  
- 60HZ for the U.S. and Japan.  
To set the camera for the correct frequency:  
1. Press the MODE button until the or  
, this means the present frequency is 60HZ  
icon appears on the LCD screen.  
and in order to  
2. If the LCD displays  
change to 50HZ  
click the Shutter button.  
3. If the LCD displays  
change to 60HZ  
, this means the present frequency is 50HZ  
click the Shutter button.  
and in order to  
4. All photos taken after changing frequency will be at the new frequency.  
5. The frequency setting can be changed at any time.  
Note: Using the incorrect frequency setting under fluorescent lighting could result in poor  
images or video flickering (when using the WebCam). Set the camera for the correct frequency  
for the country that you are in.  
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Installing the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software and  
Camera Driver  
Warning: Do not plug your camera into the computer until the Vivitar Experience Image  
Manager Software installation is complete.  
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Vivitar Experience Image  
Manager will begin to install.  
2. Please review the license terms.  
On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then  
click “Next” to continue.  
3. On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to  
where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”.  
4. Please wait while the application continues the installation process on your computer.  
Follow all instructions.  
Note: On the MAC: A window to „Install Camera Drivers‟ opens. Click „Install‟ then click  
„Close‟ once installation is complete.  
5. On PC: Click the “Close” button when the installation is complete.  
The application automatically opens.  
On MAC: Close the „Perian pane‟ System Preferences window that appears as the last  
step in the installation.  
The application automatically opens.  
6. If you closed the application, click on the Vivitar Experience Image Manager from your  
computer to open and run the application.  
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Connecting your Camera to the Computer  
1. Use the USB cable that came with your camera to connect your camera to your  
computer.  
2. Plug the one end of the USB cable into the USB slot on the side of the camera and plug  
the other end into an available USB port on your computer.  
3. Your camera will automatically turn on.  
4. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few  
moments until the computer recognizes the device.  
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camera to your Computer  
Important: Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any  
files on their way to your computer.  
1. Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.  
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2. The “Get Images from device” window opens.  
3. You can select to download photos, videos or both.  
4. Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only  
USB device connected then it will be selected automatically.  
5. Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files.  
6. Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired.  
7. Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the  
import.  
8. Click the “Get Media” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your  
computer.  
9. A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of  
media files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is  
complete.  
10.The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to  
the selected folder and albums ready for your use.  
Getting Started!  
Using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager, you can:  
Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and  
social networking sites - Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, MySpace, Photobucket, Twitpic,  
Twitgoo and YouTube  
Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another  
Organize your images by creating offline and online albums  
Edit images using automatic and manual tools  
Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps  
For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the Help  
guide‟ from the Help menu or click the “Take a Tour” button on the applications Home  
page.  
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Using Your Camera as a Webcam  
Your camera, when plugged into your computer, can also be used as a Webcam with most  
instant messenger and web conferencing applications that support video.  
On PC: The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Vivitar  
Experience Image Manager Software for this device.  
1. Open your web conferencing application to activate the video camera option.  
2. Rotating lines will appear on the camera‟s LCD screen to show that it is active and in  
webcam mode.  
3. Place your camera as desired and begin to use as a webcam.  
Note:  
Use the settings option of your web conferencing application to change the settings if  
needed.  
If you have a built-in camera on your computer, use the settings option of your web  
conferencing application to choose this „Dual Mode Camera‟.  
The camera does not have a microphone.  
On Mac: The webcam driver is installed on your computer when you install the Vivitar  
Experience Image Manager for this device.  
To preview the webcam video feature and open the Webcam application window, please follow  
these instructions:  
1. Click the “Macintosh HD” icon on the desktop  
2. Click the “Library” folder  
3. Click the “QuickTime” folder  
4. Click the “DT03_pccam” to open the Webcam application for Mac.  
5. Once you see the object appearing in the Webcam application window, close the  
window and open your instant messenger or web conferencing application to begin  
using this camera as a webcam on your computer.  
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Note:  
Use the Control menu / Video settings option of this web conferencing application to  
change the settings if needed.  
If you have a built-in camera on your computer, use the settings option of your web  
conferencing application to choose this „Dual Mode Camera‟.  
The camera does not have a microphone.  
After you connect your camera to your computer, the camera will remain on all the while it is  
plugged into the USB and it wont be switched off. On disconnecting the USB cable the camera  
will automatically switch off.  
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Sakar Warranty Card  
This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.  
Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or  
workmanship. Your product will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year.  
What Is Not Covered By Warranty:  
Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages  
or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized  
parties, tampering, modification or accident.  
What To Do When Service Is Required:  
When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should  
include:  
1. Copy of original bill of sale  
2. A detailed written description of the problem.  
3. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime)  
MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW:  
Sakar US  
Sakar UK/Europe  
Sakar Australia  
Sakar International  
Attention: Service Department  
195 Carter Drive  
Edison, NJ  
Attention: Service Department  
2D, Siskin Parkway East  
4020 Middlemarch Business Park  
Coventry, CV3 4PE  
Return faulty camera  
to the Refund  
Counter at the store  
where purchased  
08817  
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Technical Support  
For technical support issues please visit our website at www.vivitar.com. You can find  
manuals, software and FAQ‟s at the website. Can‟t find what you are looking for? E-mail us at  
[email protected] and one of our technical support team members will answer your  
questions. For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917  
4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit  
www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.  
Technical Specifications  
Image Sensor  
Image Specification  
Memory  
1/5 inch CMOS  
640 x 480 (VGA); 320 x 240 (QVGA)  
16MB SDRAM  
Number of pictures  
Hr 20 VGA; Lr 80 QVGA (non- compressed)  
Hr 40 CIF; Lr 160 QVGA (compressed)  
1/5 inch Fixed Lens: f=3.9mm/F2.8  
320 x 240pixels  
Lens  
AVI pixel format  
Shutter speed Range  
LCD display  
1/60~ 1/1500 second  
2 digit display  
Self-Timer  
Timer with 10 sec. delay  
12 frames per second  
Frame rate  
Video Frame rate  
Expose/ white balance  
Power source  
Auto power off  
PC interface  
8 frames per second in AI or Ct mode  
Auto/Automatic  
1 x 1.5V AAA alkaline / USB 5V  
30 sec.  
USB 1.1  
Operating systems  
Windows XP (SP 3), Vista (SP1) and 7  
Mac OSX v10.5.x and above  
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Frequently Asked Questions  
Q: I have taken photos, but my computer says "No photos in camera." What do I do?  
A: Ensure that you have taken photos with your camera. Press the Shutter button a few times  
to take some sample photos and try again. If you still get a no photos error, this indicates that  
the software was not installed correctly or your computer may not meet the minimum system  
requirements (see the Computer System Requirements section of this manual).  
Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?  
A: Your camera uses SDRAM memory, which requires a constant electric current to store your  
photos. Should your camera lose power (for instance if the batteries die, run out of power or  
are removed) all stored pictures will be lost. We recommend always downloading your photos  
to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss.  
Q: If I have a MAC, will the camera work?  
A: Yes. This twain camera also works as a Digital Camera and Webcam on Macintosh  
computers. Be sure to follow all the installation instruction for installing the driver for this  
camera on your MAC.  
Q: If the webcam does not work?  
A: Make sure you have connected the camera correctly into an available USB port or hub and  
the webcam application is opened.  
On first plugging the camera into the computer, allow the computer to recognize your camera  
first before opening the software or webcam application.  
VIVI-CV-530 (version2)-11211-TA  
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This device complies with the 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.  
Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the  
users authority to operate the equipment.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 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:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different form that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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