Vivitar Tripod/Video Equipment manual

EN-1 FCC STATEMENT This device complies with 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to com[...]

EN-2 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information  Microsoft ® and Windows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  SD TM is a trademark.  Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.  Other names and pro[...]

EN-3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen [...]

EN-4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person?[...]

EN-5 Notes on Battery Usage  Do not use batteries other tha n those specified for use with your V iviCam 8400. Use of un suitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.  When placing the batteries into the ViviCam 8400, check the polarity markings on the[...]

EN-6 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8 Package Contents............................................ 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 8400....... 10 Front View...................................................... 10 Rear View......................................................... 11 Mode Dial .................[...]

EN-7 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 37 Viewing Images ............................................... 37 Magnifying Images .......................................... 38 Thumbnail Display .......................................... 39 Slideshow Display ........................................... 40 Resizing an Image .................[...]

EN-8 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new ViviCam 8400! Equipped with a 8.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your ViviCam 8400 delivers quality, 3264 x 2448 resolution images. Other features provided by the ViviCam 8400 include the following:      8.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 8.0 megapixels for excellent image [...]

EN-9 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Common Product Components:      ViviCam 8400 Digital Camera      AV Cable      User’s Manual  ?[...]

EN-10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 8400 Front View 2 3 4 1 9 8 7 6 5 10 1. Shutter button 2 . Flash 3 . Microphone 4. Lens 5 . Power button 6 . Mode dial 7 . Viewfinder window 8 . Self-timer LED 9 . PC (USB) / AV Out terminal 1 0. DC in 3V terminal[...]

EN-11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 1 13 Rear View 1 . Viewfinder 2 . Diopter adjustment dial 3 . Viewfinder LED 4. / Zoom in (telephoto) button / Zoom out (wide-angle) button / Thumbnail button 5. Playback button 6 . Strap holder 7. S Arrow button (Up) / Focus button 8. W Arrow button (Left) Flash button 9. X Arrow button (Right) Self-timer bu[...]

EN-12 Mode Dial You can select from seven modes and setup mode according to conditions to achieve the desired effect. Mode Description 1. Power button Press to turn on/off the power. 2. P Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically. 3. A Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. 4. Video S[...]

EN-13 LCD Monitor Information      Camera Mode 1 . Mode indication [ P ] Program Mode [ A ] Auto Mode [ ] Video Mode [ M ] Manual Mode [ Av ] Aperture priority Mode [ Tv ] Shutter speed priority [ SCENE ]SCENE Mode 2 . Image quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Economy 3 . Image size [ ] 3264 x 2448 [ ] 2272 x 1704 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 640[...]

EN-14      Video Mode 1. Video mode 2 . Recordable movie time available 3 . SD memory card indicator (if present) 4 . Battery power indicator 5 . Focus area      Image Playback 1 . Playback mode 2 . SD memory card indicator (if present) 3 . Battery power indicator 4 . Playback information      Video Play[...]

EN-15 PREPARING THE VIVICAM 8400 Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the ViviCam 8400. Make sure that the power of the ViviCam 8400 is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1 . Make sure the ViviCam 8400 is turned off. 2 . Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in [...]

EN-16 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the ViviCam 8400 to a PC. 1 . Make sure your ViviCam 8400 is turned off. 2 . Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V". 3 . Connect the other[...]

EN-17 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The ViviCam 8400 comes with 32MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the ViviCam 8400. You can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1 . Make sure your Viv[...]

EN-18 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. 2 1 LED Indicators Indicator State Description/Activity LED indicator Solid red The ViviCam 8400 is powering up. Solid green The ViviCam 8400 is ready to record images (or movies). LED indicator Solid green USB communication/transfer in progress LED indicator Blinking r[...]

EN-19 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off      Press the button until the ViviCam 8400 turns on.      To turn the power off, press the button again. Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. ?[...]

EN-20 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button.      The [Set-up1] menu is displayed. 2 . Use T to select [Date & Time], then press the button.      You may press W or X to s[...]

EN-21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by press[...]

EN-22 Using the LCD Monitor Your ViviCam 8400 is equipped with a 2.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av , M or[...]

EN-23 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images - The Basics 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3 . Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image.      When you [...]

EN-24 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the ViviCam 8400, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. Higher resolut[...]

EN-25 Using the Zoom Function This ViviCam 8400 is equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens allowing you to capture telephoto or wide- angle shots. By using the optical zoom function, images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller by pressing the button. You can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by continuing to hold the zoom b[...]

EN-26 Focus mode Description Macro Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus on objects as close as 5 cm.When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position (3x zoom) you can focus as close as 30 cm. Infinity The infinity setting is useful for shooting through glass and at other times when y[...]

EN-27 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. T he ViviCam 8400 has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red Eye Reduction, Forced Flash and No Flash. Yo u can record an image using a flash mode that best suits your requirements. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE [...]

EN-28 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the ViviCam 8400 on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 . Secure the ViviCam 8400 to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M . 3[...]

EN-29 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the ViviCam 8400. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation can be adjusted over a range [...]

EN-30 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M . 2 . Press the button to turn on the power. 3 . Press , then the [Mode1] menu is displayed. 4 . Use T to select [W. Balance], then press the button[...]

EN-31 USING THE MODE DIAL Simple Mode [ A ] A (Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The ViviCam 8400 sets the optimal focusing and exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to A and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. 2 . Compose your image with y[...]

EN-32 Shutter Speed Priority Mode [ Tv ] If you set a fast shutter speed, you can capture images of moving subjects that look as if they are still. If you set a slow shutter speed, you can capture images that give the impression that the subject is in motion. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to Tv and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. A gui[...]

EN-33 Manual Mode [ M ] In manual mode, the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually. This can be useful compensating for tricky lighting conditions, for getting creative results or for capturing night-time scenes. 1. Rotate the mode dial to M and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. A guide appears for a few sec[...]

EN-34 ADVANCED SHOOTING Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button.      In A (Auto) Mode, press to access in menu directly. 2 . Press , then [...]

EN-35 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the ViviCam 8400 automatically varies the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your [...]

EN-36 Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. 2 . Press , then use X to select the [Mode2] menu. 3 . Use T to select [Metering], then press the butt[...]

EN-37 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured. 1 . Press the button to turn on the ViviCam 8400. 2 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3 . Use W or X to select the desired images.      To view the previous imag[...]

EN-38 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.    ?[...]

EN-39 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . Press the / button once.      Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultan[...]

EN-40 Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . Press . The [Playback1] menu is displayed. 3 . U[...]

EN-41 Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2848 x 2136 pixel, 2272 x 1704 pixel, 1600 x 1200 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . In (Playback) mode, use W or X to select the desired images[...]

EN-42 VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound using the built-in microphone. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. 2 . Press the shutter button to start recording. 3 . To stop recording, press the shutter button again.  The zoom function of optical zo[...]

EN-43 Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback. 1 . Press the (Playback) button. 2 . Use W or X to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed.      To view the previous image, press the W button.  ?[...]

EN-44 PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the ViviCam 8400, then turn all devices off. 1. Connect one e[...]

EN-45 Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av , M or and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressin[...]

EN-46 Protecting Images/Video Clips Sets the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . In (Playback) mode, use W or X to select the desired images.      To view the previous image, press the W button. ?[...]

EN-47 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. You may also specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed. Conn[...]

EN-48 Step Procedure Figure 3 4 5 Use W or X to select the image you want to print, then press T to go to more detailed settings. * The [Print Info] screen is displayed. Use S or T to select your preference, then press the button. * After the print settings finished, the printer icon will be displayed as shown in the figure of step 5. [Quantity] : [...]

EN-49 This starts printing and displays the message “Transferring” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after the printing i s finished. * To cancel printing: Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to [Continue] or [Cancel] printing. 7 Cancel : T r ansfer ring 1/2 Continue Print Sel[...]

EN-50 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR VIVICAM 8400 TO YOUR COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish a connection between the ViviCam 8400 and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto y[...]

EN-51 Step 1: Install the USB driver  Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users need not install the USB driver. 1 . Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 . When the welcome screen appears, click “ Install USB Driver ”. Follow th[...]

EN-52 Step 2: Connect the ViviCam 8400 to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your ViviCam 8400 on by pressing the button. 2 . Press X to select the [ Set-up2] menu, then use T to select [USB Mode]. 3 . Use T to select [PC], then press the button. 4 . Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 5. There[...]

EN-53 Step 3: Download images or video clips When the ViviCam 8400 is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.  [...]

EN-54 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead ® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media [...]

EN-55 Installing Photo Express Ulead ® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from ViviCam 8400 or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse m[...]

EN-56 INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER The CD-ROM includes a PDF (portable document format) copy of the user’s manual. To view a PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader is included on the ViviCam 8400 CD ROM. Using Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest.[...]

EN-57 USER MANUAL A copy of the user manual is provided on the CD-ROM in PDF format. It is a backup copy of the printed manual.If you misplace the printed guide, you may print another copy from the CD-ROM. The only requirement for viewing the User Manual on the CD-ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader (Adobe Reader) installed on your computer. Update[...]

EN-58 MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , SCENE , Tv , Av or M and turn your ViviCam 8400 on. 2 . Press , then use W or X to select the [Mode1] / [Mode2] / [Mode3] menu.      In A (Auto) Mode, press to access in menu directly. 3 . Pre[...]

EN-59 Mode1 Item Functional Description Image Size Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. Quality Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. I tem Functional Description Capture Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures. Mode * X1 Single * Burst * AEB Q  In P , SCENE , Tv[...]

EN-60 Mode2 Item Functional Description Metering Refer to section in this manual titled “Selecting the Metering Mode” for further details. Capture Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. Mode Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting. * On / Off ISO Sets the sensitivity for [...]

EN-61 Mode3 Item Functional Description Color Sets the color of the image that will be captured. * Full Color * Black & White * Sepia Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness. * High * Medium * Low Saturation To capture an image, your ViviCam 8400 offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference. Your images will sho[...]

EN-62 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your ViviCam 8400 on. 2 . Press , then use S or T to select the option item, then press the button. 3 . Use S or T to select the desired setting, and press the button. 4 . To exit from the playback menu, press the bu[...]

EN-63 Playback Menu In the (Playback) menu, you can choose the settings to be used for playback. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.  The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . Press ,then use W or X to select [Playback1] or [Playback2] menu. 3 . Use S or T to select the desired setting and press the button. 4 . To exit from the playba[...]

EN-64 R Item Functional Description Resize Changes the size of a recorded image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to the smaller size is available. * 2848 x 2136 * 2272x1704 * 1600x1200 * 640x480 Quality Change Change the quality (compression rate) of a recorded image. Compresses images down to half of thei[...]

EN-65 Setup Menu This feature allows you to choose your ViviCam 8400‘s default settings. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to (Setup) mode and turn your ViviCam 8400 on. 2 . Press ,then use W or X to select the [Set-up1] / [Set-up2] / [Set-up3] menu. 3 . Use S or T to select the desired option item, then press the button. 4 . To exit from the setup menu, [...]

EN-66 NTSC P AL Item Functional Description Reset Number Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are recorded in the internal memory or the SD memory c[...]

EN-67 CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 8400 TO OTHER DEVICES[...]

EN-68 VIVICAM 8400 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor C C D Effective pixels 8.0 Mega pixels Image s ize Still image: 3264 x 2448, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Video clip: 640 x 480 Image quality Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy Movie image: Economy Recording media 32MB internal memory SD memory card (Optional, up to 1GB) File fo[...]

EN-69 APPENDIX      Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions The camera does not power on. The ViviCam 8400 suddenly powers down. The image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. The flash does not fire. Continuous shooting is not possible. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. [...]

EN-70      Possible Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switc[...]