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DVR 942HDV2
Digital Camcorder

User Manual

© 2009-2013 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.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DVR 942HDV2 Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2013 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................3 What’s Included ......................... 4 Parts of the Camcorder ......................5 Initial Camcorder Setup ......................6 Main Camcorder Modes ......................12 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................13 Computer System Requirements ..................... 14 Using Your Digital Camcorder ....................15 Changing Camcorder Mode .....................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This digital camcorder is a plug and play device. You can download the pictures and videos captured by your digital camcorder without the software by directly accessing the camcorder’s memory card from your computer. It is recommended however that you install the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar Experience™.

  • Page 4: What's Included

    What’s Included Digital Camcorder Lithium Battery USB Cable TV Cable Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager Software Installation CD AC Charger Hand Strap (not shown) Note: SD Memory Card not included.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder Power Button 13. MODE Button Zoom Out / Zoom In 14. Microphone Photo Shutter Button 15. Optical Lens Down / EV- (Exposure) 16. LED Light Right / Delete 17. Speaker Up / EV+ (Exposure) / Slideshow 18.

  • Page 6: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup Installing and Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB) before Charge before using your camcorder for the use. first time. To Charge the Lithium Battery: IMPORTANT: You must use a Class 4 card or higher SD card only.
  • Page 7 Turning On the Camcorder Using the Camcorder POWERING THE DIGITAL CAMCORDER ON 1. LITHIUM BATTERY: Install and Charge the Lithium Battery.  Make sure the lithium battery has been inserted properly. Push the battery latch as you insert the battery all the way. Make sure the battery latch closes securely holds the battery in place.
  • Page 8 - The charge light will turn off when battery is fully charged. Note: Some camera features will not work if the battery power level is low. and ‘Low Battery’ When the battery power is empty the battery icon turns red flashes on the LCD screen several times.
  • Page 9 Note:  After the camera is powered on, the SD icon will appear on the LCD display. If you do not see the SD icon on the display, please check if the card was inserted properly.  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 camera from saving captured photos to the SD card.
  • Page 10 CAMERA SETTINGS: INITIAL SETUP Setting the Language 1. You will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. The Language selection menu will appear. Push the joystick UP or DOWN to highlight and select the language of your choice and press the OK button to confirm the selection. 2.
  • Page 11 Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Language has been set, you will be asked to “Confirm ViviLink Photo and Video Social Network site” to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camcorder. 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 software application.

  • Page 12: Main Camcorder Modes

    Main Camcorder Modes Your camcorder has different modes for the various camcorder functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camcorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital camcorder. This is the default mode when the camcorder is powered ON.

  • Page 13: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (10M) 3648 x 2736 pixels, (8MP) 3264 x 2448 pixels, (7MP HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels, (5MP) 2592 x 1944 pixels, Image Resolution (3MP) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2MP HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels, (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels (FHD) 1440 x 1080, (HD) 1280 x 720 (default), (VGA) Video Resolution...

  • Page 14: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your computer using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, 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®...

  • Page 15: Using Your Digital Camcorder

    Using Your Digital Camcorder Make sure the rechargeable lithium battery is fully charged before the first use. Make sure a proper SD card has been inserted correctly into your camcorder. Please see Initial Camcorder Setup for more information. POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON Flip open the LCD panel.

  • Page 16: Changing Camcorder Mode

    Changing Camcorder Mode Your camcorder has three main modes: 1. Video Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture videos with your camcorder. 2. Photo Capture Mode - Use this mode to capture photos with your camcorder. 3. Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - Use this mode to view the photos and videos you have already taken with your camcorder.

  • Page 17: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has menus that show the settings and options specific to that mode. 1. Press the MENU button, located on the LCD panel, to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll between the various menus for the current mode.

  • Page 18: Camcorder Features: Vivilink, Led Light, Display

    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. A ViviLink destination can be assigned to a photo or video in Capture mode prior to capturing your image or in Playback Mode.

  • Page 19: Led Light

    LED LIGHT To increase the lighting in dark situations while capturing videos and photos, use the LED Flash Light on the front of the camcorder below the lens. LED ON: Press the OK button to activate the LED Lights. LED OFF: Press the OK button again to turn off the LED Lights.

  • Page 20: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camcorder. When the digital video camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode. TAKING A VIDEO 1. Selecting the Scene with the LCD Display: While in Video Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 21 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital video camcorder has Quick Function buttons controlled by the OK joystick button. Button Function Delete Right Opens the Delete menu to the ‘Delete This Video?’ option No Function in Video Mode Left Light Exposure (-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV) EV + Up Increases the Light Exposure +...
  • Page 22 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camcorder’s Video Capture Mode: Note:  The selection icons appearing above indicate the default setting.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the default factory settings.
  • Page 23 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 24 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. Quality Menu The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder.
  • Page 25 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 26 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8.
  • Page 27 If the environment has less light (darker) than is needed, increase the exposure setting (by using the positive + count) to increase the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camcorder. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 28 6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9.
  • Page 29 Language Menu You can select your digital video camcorder’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Language menu. 3.
  • Page 30 6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 31 8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. Frequency Menu The options in the Frequency menu represent the frequency of the electrical current in fluorescent lighting sources in your locale.
  • Page 32 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the TV Mode menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5.
  • Page 33 8. A message will appear confirming that your memory card format has completed. You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode. 9. To Exit Format the Memory Card: ‘Cancel’ If you would like to exit the format without formatting the memory card, select ‘Cancel’ and press the OK button on the joystick.
  • Page 34 Note:  It is recommended to select the system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Videos and Photos after resetting to the Factory settings. After you have RESET to the Factory Default Settings, and you immediately continue using the digital video camcorder, the language will be set to the default: English. - To change the system Language: Press the MENU button to open the menus.

  • Page 35: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode When you first turn on the digital video camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The Playback mode will allow you to review photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camcorder. PLAYING VIDEOS ON YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER 1.
  • Page 36 1. Push the Zoom lever to the left, towards the W / Zoom Out. 2. All the images on your camcorder appear in the Thumbnail View. 3. Push the joystick UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT to scroll and select the image you wish to view.
  • Page 37 VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE MENUS The following menu appears in your digital video camcorder’s Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your digital video camcorder using the Delete menu. 1. Select the video you would like to delete. 2.
  • Page 38 ViviLink Menu 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. 1. Select an image to which you would like to add/change a ViviLink destination.
  • Page 39  Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink option. A new default can be selected at any time through this menu. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and videos taken with your camcorder can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files.

  • Page 40: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video camcorder.  When the camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode.  Press the MODE button once to access the Photo Capture Mode. TAKING A PICTURE 1.
  • Page 41 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE QUICK FUNCTION BUTTONS Your digital video camcorder has Quick Function buttons controlled by the OK joystick button. Button Function Delete Right Opens the Delete menu to the ‘Delete This Photo?’ option. Self-Timer Toggles between the Self-Timer Options: Left 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, Off Light Exposure (-3.0EV ~ +3.0EV)
  • Page 42 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode: Note:  selection icons appearing above indicate the default setting.  Once you change a setting, the setting is saved by your camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the default factory settings.
  • Page 43 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that allow your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Scene menu. 3.
  • Page 44 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. Quality Menu The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder.
  • Page 45 Note: The Self-Timer can also be quickly activated by simply pressing the joystick button LEFT. To return to normal shooting mode, select the ‘Off’ Self-Timer setting. No icon displays on the LCD screen when the Self-Timer is set to ‘Off’ 1.
  • Page 46 Face Detect Menu The Face Detect feature when set to ‘On’ allows the camcorder to use a subject’s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camcorder’s display. This feature is meant to ensure that the color and focus of your pictures will be consistently sharp and high-quality. To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following: Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to ‘On’.
  • Page 47 White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camcorder to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment. Properly adjusting the White Balance setting to match your current environment will allow the camcorder to properly balance the colors in the images that are taken with your camcorder.
  • Page 48 Multi SnapShots Menu When enabled, the Multi SnapShots feature allows you to take five rapid snapshots in a row with a single click of the Photo Shutter button. This feature can be effective when trying to capture a particular moment in a sporting event or other scenes with quick movements.
  • Page 49 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings. Light Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’s lens.
  • Page 50 situations. The higher sensitivity to light however, may reduce the quality of the images that are taken. When the ISO is reduced, the image sensor in your camcorder will be less sensitive to light and will optimize the image quality in environments with bright lighting. 1.
  • Page 51 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Metering menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5.
  • Page 52 The Date/Time menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. You can also disable the timestamp for future images that will be taken with your camcorder. On – The timestamp will appear on photos taken. Off – The date stamp will not appear on photos taken. To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 1.
  • Page 53 Silent Mode Menu You have the option of activating the digital video camcorder’s Silent mode to disable all of the sound effects that the digital video camcorder emits when performing functions. Note: The Silent Mode is not active when using the Self-Timer feature. The Self-Timer countdown will emit sounds to notify you as to the timing of when the photo will be taken, even when Silent Mode is ON.
  • Page 54 6. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7. Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. 8. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camcorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder’s default factory settings.
  • Page 55 PAL – television and video standard used in Europe 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the TV Mode menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4.
  • Page 56 7. The memory card will be completely formatted. 8. A message will appear confirming that your memory card format has completed. You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode. 9. To Exit Format the Memory Card: ‘Cancel’ If you would like to exit the format without formatting the memory card, select ‘Cancel’...
  • Page 57 Note:  It is recommended to select the system Language, Date/Time and ViviLink for Videos and Photos after resetting to the Factory settings. After you have RESET to the Factory Default Settings, and you immediately continue using the digital video camcorder, the language will be set to the default: English. - To change the system Language: Press the MENU button to open the menus.

  • Page 58: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. ...

  • Page 59: Thumbnail View

    Note: The Zoom Indicator, lactated on the right side of the LCD screen, moves up as you Zoom In and moves down as you Zoom Out. The zoom magnification (up to 4X) is shown below the Zoom Indicator. THUMBNAIL VIEW Use the W/Zoom Out button to display your captured images in Thumbnail View.
  • Page 60 Other: Opens the Menu options for Photo Playback Mode. MENU To navigate through the Menus, use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons.  MODE SELECTION Toggles between the Photo Capture Mode, Video Capture Mode and MODE Playback Mode.  Exits the menu screen. Opens the Thumbnail View W / Zoom Out Zooms out of the selected photo.
  • Page 61 Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your digital video camcorder using the Delete menu. 1. Select the photo you would like to delete. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 3.
  • Page 62 ViviLink for Photos Menu 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. 1. Select an image to which you would like to add/change a ViviLink destination.
  • Page 63 3. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Rotate menu. 4. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 5. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 6.
  • Page 64 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to select and confirm the highlighted menu option. 5. A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6.

  • Page 65: Connecting The Camcorder To A Tv Or Hdtv

    Slide Show Menu The Slide Show menu allows you to set the interval length of time that each picture will display during the slide show. Note: While in Playback mode, press the UP Quick Function button to initiate the Slide Show. Press any button to exit the Slide Show and return to the previous mode.
  • Page 66 CONNECTING TO A TV WITH THE TV CABLE 1. Connect the TV cable: Connect the black jack into the digital camcorder’s AV slot. Connect the yellow jack into the TV – Video port. Connect the white jack into the TV – Audio port. 2.

  • Page 67: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager software. 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 2. WINDOWS: 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 68 12. MACINTOSH: Click the “Quit” button when the installation is complete. Click the “Launch Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager” to open the application. 13. If you close the application you can run the Vivitar Experience™ Image Manager from the Programs (WINDOWS) or Applications (MACINTOSH) menu on your computer.

  • Page 69: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer. 2. Power the camcorder ON. 3. The first time you connect the device to the computer you will have to wait a few seconds until the computer recognizes the device.

  • Page 70: Get Started

     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 file or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen.

  • Page 71: Transferring Images From The Camcorder To The Computer Manually

    Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS OS 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. 2. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD. 3. A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK. 4.

  • Page 72: Camcorder Maintenance

    TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: APPLE IPAD IMPORTANT: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. Apple iPad Camcorder Connection: For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your digital camcorder to your iPad by following either one of the options below: 1.

  • Page 73: 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 74: Technical Support

    Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted? All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer’s...

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