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Page 1: User Manual
DVR 426HDv2 Digital Camcorder with camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..........................2 What’s Included ..........................2 Parts of the Camcorder ........................ 3 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................ 4 Main Camcorder Modes ....................... 7 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................... 8 Computer System Requirements – Windows ................9 Computer System Requirements – Macintosh ................9 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Recorder ................. -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your digital video recorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to 16GB) for normal use. -
Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder
Parts of the Camcorder 1. AV Out Port 12. Left / Resolution Button 2. Wrist Strap Connector 13. Shutter / OK Button 3. Tripod Mount 14. LCD Screen 4. USB Connector 15. Up / Zoom In Button 5. USB Lever 16. -
Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup
Initial Camcorder Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended Make sure the camcorder is (not included). powered OFF. Insert SD Memory card (up to 16GB) before use. Turning On the Camcorder Using the Camcorder... - Page 6 When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. Slide the battery cover on the back of the camera in a downward direction to open the cover. Insert 3 x AAA (1.5V) batteries (not included) with the correct polarity, according to the polarity illustrated inside the battery compartment.
- Page 7 Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the side of the SD card). If the SD card is locked this will prevent the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card. Power On Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.
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Page 8: Main Camcorder Modes
Main Camcorder Modes Your digital video recorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your digital video recorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video recorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON. -
Page 9: Camcorder Technical Specifications
Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Image Resolution 2048x1536 (3M), 1280x1024 pixels (1.3 MP) Video Resolution 1280 x 720 (HD), 640X480pixels (VGA 30fps) File Format JPEG/AVI SD/MMC/SDHC (up to 16GB) – SD Card Memory Card not External Memory included LCD Display 1.77 Inch TFT Lens... -
Page 10: Computer System Requirements - Windows
Computer System Requirements – Windows To be able to download photos and videos to your PC, you will need the following minimum configuration: Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ... -
Page 11: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Recorder
Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Recorder Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into your digital video recorder. If your camcorder comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, make sure it is fully charged before the first use. ... -
Page 12: Changing Camcorder Mode
Changing Camcorder Mode Your digital video recorder has three main modes: Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camcorder. -
Page 13: Navigating The Menus
Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. -
Page 14: Video Capture Mode
Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display by default. Taking a Video While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture. - Page 15 Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function Video Resolution – Changes between HD, VGA, QVGA Video Resolution LEFT Zooms in UP (T) ViviLink for Videos –...
- Page 16 ViviLink Quick Function Button (Right Button): The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. Press the RIGHT button while in Video Capture Mode.
- Page 17 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode: Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camcorder’s memory.
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Page 18: Video Playback Mode
selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Remember that this setting will be saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting. - Page 19 Press the UP button to increase the volume during video playback. Press the DOWN button to decrease the volume during video playback. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons.
- Page 20 Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image you wish to view by using the Thumbnail View. The images on your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. Press the DOWN (W) button for the images to appear in Thumbnail View.
- Page 21 - Select ‘Yes’ then press the Shutter/OK button to delete the selected video. Delete All Images (all videos and photos): Press the MENU or DELETE button to open the ‘Delete’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the ‘Delete All Images’ option, and then press the Shutter/OK button confirm and continue.
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Page 22: Photo Capture Mode
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. Press the MODE button once to enter the Photo Capture mode. Taking a Picture Turn on your digital video recorder. - Page 23 Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function Photo Resolution – Changes between 3M and 1M and Photo Resolution LEFT UP (T) Zooms in RIGHT Zooms out DOWN (W)
- Page 24 The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorder’s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying Vivitar Experience Image Manager application. Press the RIGHT button while in Photo Capture Mode. This is the Quick Function Button to access the ViviLink for Photos Menu.
- Page 25 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video recorder’s Photo Capture Mode: Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camcorder’s memory.
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Page 26: Photo Playback Mode
selected option icon will appear on the selected item. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Photo Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your digital video recorder. - Page 27 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function - Displays the PREVIOUS image LEFT - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images UP (T) - Zooms in to a photo - Displays the NEXT image...
- Page 28 JPEG files do not have any icons on the thumbnail image Press the Shutter/OK button for the selected image to appear in full screen. Zooming Into the Image: Once in full screen display mode, you can press the UP or DOWN button to Zoom In and Zoom Out of the photo.
- Page 29 Delete All Images (all videos and photos): Press the SET button to open the ‘Delete’ menu. Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the ‘Delete All Images’ option and then press the Shutter/OK button confirm and continue. A ‘Delete All Files?’...
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Page 30: Installing The Software
Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. On PC: The Vivitar Experience Image Manager Installer window appears. If the window does not appear, open the application’s CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe”... -
Page 31: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer
On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue. 13) On PC only: Let the “Vivitar Experience Image Manager” installer create the folder to where the program will be installed, and then click “Install”. -
Page 32: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camcorder To Your Computer
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer NOTE: An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the USB connector during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. Select the “Get Images”... -
Page 33: Get Started
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 application’s Home... -
Page 34: Transferring Images From My Camcorder To My Computer Manually
Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually WINDOWS Slide down the lever on the side of the camcorder to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camcorder to connect your camcorder to the USB port on your computer. -
Page 35: Camcorder Maintenance
Apple iPad NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. Apple iPad Camera Connection: For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below: 1) Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector: Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your digital camera using the built-in USB connector to the Camera Connector. -
Page 36: Sakar Warranty Card
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 will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year from the time of purchase. -
Page 37: Technical Support
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 support@vivitar.com and one of our technical support team members will answer your questions.