Main Camcorder Modes - Vivitar DVR 942HDv3 User Manual

Main Camcorder Modes

Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions.
You can switch modes by pressing the HOME button. The Home menu is shown on the LCD. Tap
Camera, Video, or Playback to change your camcorder mode. Alternatively press the MODE button
to change camcorder modes.
Video Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder.
This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON.
To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Video Record button to start
recording. A red, blinking record indicator appears on the LCD screen while the recording is
in progress. To stop the recording, press the Video Record button again. The video is
automatically saved to your camcorder's memory card. To access the various menus for
the Video Capture Mode, tap MENU on the LCD screen while in the Video Capture Mode.
Photo Capture Mode
Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder.
After turning on your camcorder, press the HOME button to open the Camcorder Mode
options. Tap Camera to enter Photo Capture Mode. Alternatively, press the MODE button
once. To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Photo Shutter
button. The picture is automatically saved to your camcorder's memory card.
To access the various menus for the Photo Capture Mode, tap MENU on the LCD screen
while in the Photo Capture Mode.
Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)
Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos seen on your camcorder - saved
to your SD memory card. After turning on your camcorder, press the HOME button to open
the Camcorder Mode options. Tap Playback to enter the Playback Mode for photos and
videos. Alternatively, press the MODE button twice. You can scroll through the photos and
videos that you've previously taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.
To access the various menus for the Playback Mode for photos and videos, tap MENU on
the LCD screen while in the Playback Mode.
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