Manual for 84P

Manual for 84P

Brand: Vivitar

Category: Movie Camera

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:54 a.m.

Inserting the Battery

1. Open the battery compartment cover by inserting a coin in the slot and twisting a quarter turn.

2. Remove the battery magazine and insert batteries as shown in the diagram.

3. Insert the magazine into the compartment and replace the cover.

Using Rechargeable Batteries

1. Rechargeable batteries can be used similarly to regular batteries.

2. To test, use the battery tester. If the needle is in the red, recharge.

3. To recharge, insert the cord into the camera's receptacle and the prongs into an AC socket. Full recharge takes 13 hours.

Inserting the Film Cartridge

1. Push the slide lock to "Open" and open the compartment cover.

2. Insert the film cartridge with the label facing outward.

3. Close the cover and push the slide lock to "Lock".

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Possible Cause
Camera motor will not run.
  1. Batteries not properly inserted.
  2. Batteries too weak.
  3. Filming Speed Dial improperly set between numbers.
Pictures not sharp.
  1. Zoom lens not focused correctly (focus at full "telephoto" before zooming).
  2. Camera movement (hold firmly, use tripod, avoid excessive movement).
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