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DVR 942HDv3
Digital Camcorder
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© 2009-2013 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 DVR 942HDv3 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 ............................2 What’s Included ............................ 2 Parts of the Camcorder ......................... 3 Initial Camcorder Setup ........................4 Main Camcorder Modes ........................9 Camcorder Technical Specifications ....................10 Computer System Requirements ......................11 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder ..................12 Changing Camcorder Mode ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

     This camera is a Plug and Play device. You can download the pictures and videos without the software by directly accessing the camcorder’s memory card from your computer. However it is recommended that you install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software to enjoy the full Vivitar experience.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder 1. Power Button 15. USB Port 2. Home Button 16. LCD Screen 3. Zoom In / Zoom Out 17. Light Compensation Button 4. Photo Shutter Button 18. Speaker 5. MODE Button 19. Lens 6. Reset 20. Lens Cover 7.

  • Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup INSTALLING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY To Insert the Battery: 1) Push the battery latch open and insert the battery in the direction as shown above. 2) Make sure to insert the lithium battery all the way into the battery compartment and then release the latch.
  • Page 6 B. Charge the battery using the USB connection cable (included) and the AC Charger (included). This is the recommended method of recharging the battery. - Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB port on your camera. - Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC Charger and then plug the AC Charger into a power socket.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT: You must use only a Class 4 SDHC Memory card or higher. Make sure a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been properly inserted into your camera. SD card not included. To properly insert the SD Card: 1) Open the SD memory card compartment door.
  • Page 8 POWERING ON THE CAMCORDER 1) Flip open the LCD screen. 2) The camcorder automatically powers on. Alternatively, press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder. CAMERA INITIAL SETUP After powering the camcorder ON for the first time, the camcorder takes you through the Initial Camcorder Setup that allows you to select the camcorder’s language, date/time and ViviLink.
  • Page 9 Setting the Date and Time The next step in the initial camcorder setup is to set the date and time on the camcorder. 1) Drag up or down to scroll and view the Date and Time options. 2) Set the Date and Time as desired and tap SAVE & EXIT to confirm the selection and move to the next part of the camcorder setup.

  • Page 10: Main Camcorder Modes

    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.

  • Page 11: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3648x2736 (10M), 3264x2448(8MP), 3648x2048 (7MHD) Image Resolution 2592x1944 (5MP), 2048X1536 (3MP), 1920x1080 (2MHD) 640X480 (VGA) 1440x1080 (FHD), 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA), Video Resolution 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG (Photo), MOV (Video) 32*16MB DDR2 – 1 test photo Internal Memory External Memory Class 4 (or higher) SDHC Memory card (up to 32GB)

  • Page 12: 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 ...

  • Page 13: Powering On/Off Your Digital Camcorder

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Camcorder  Make sure the battery has been properly installed and charged.  Make sure the Class 4 SD Memory card has been installed properly into your camcorder. SDHC Class 4 card up to 32GB - SD Card not included. POWERING THE CAMCORDER ON Flip open the LCD display panel.

  • Page 14: Changing Camcorder Mode

    Changing Camcorder Mode Your camcorder 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 15: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus You camcorder includes the following menus:  Home Menus  Camcorder Mode Menus  Camcorder Setup Menus HOME MENUS The Home screen menu allows you quick access to the camcorder modes and settings as well as to the photo slide show and the power off features.
  • Page 16 CAMCORDER MODE MENUS Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. To access and use the camcorder mode menus: 1) Enter the Main Menu Screen from Video Capture, Photo Capture or Playback Mode:  Tap MENU as seen on the bottom left of the LCD touch screen to open the Mode Main Menu options for the current mode.
  • Page 17 CAMCORDER SETUP MENUS The general settings for your digital camcorder can easily be changed at any time. 1) Press the HOME button to open the Home screen options. 2) Tap the Setup icon to enter the Setup Main Menu options for your camcorder general settings.

  • Page 18: Camcorder Features: Vivilink, Led Light

    The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camcorders 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: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital camcorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode. TAKING A VIDEO 1) While in Video Capture Mode use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 20 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION VIDEO CAPTURE MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Video Capture Mode Tap to toggle between the Scene Menu options (Auto, Night Portrait, SCENE Night Scenery, Portrait, Scenery, High Sensitivity, Beach) Tap to toggle between the ViviLink for Videos Menu options (YouTube, VIVILINK Photobucket, Flickr, None) MENU...
  • Page 21 VIDEO CAPTURE MODE: MENUS While in Video Capture Mode, tap MENU to view the following Video Capture Mode Menu options: Sharpness Scene Exposure Resolution Quality Metering AWB (White Level) Color ViviLink REMINDER: For details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating the Menus: MENUS’...
  • Page 22 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. The Scene Menu Options include: Scenery Auto (Default) Night Portrait High Sensitivity Night Scenery Beach Portrait Note: This LCD icon functions as a QUICK FUNCTION option. To quickly change the setting, continuously tap the icon on the LCD screen (while in Standby/Preview mode) and toggle between the options until you view your desired setting option.
  • Page 23 Quality Menu The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder. The Quality Menu Options include: Super Fine Fine (Default) Normal...
  • Page 24 Color Menu You can choose to add a color effect to the images taken with your camcorder. The Color Menu Options include: Standard (Default), Monochrome, Sepia, Vivid Sharpness Menu You can set the level of sharpness in the images taken with your camcorder. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct.
  • Page 25 The Exposure Menu Options include: +3 Lightest -1 Dark +2 Lighter -2 Darker +1 Light -3 Darkest 0 Normal (Default) Note: This LCD icon functions as a QUICK FUNCTION option. To quickly change the setting, continuously tap the icon on the LCD screen (while in Standby/Preview mode) and toggle between the options until you view your desired setting option.
  • Page 26 ViviLink Menu (for Videos) 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. The ViviLink for Videos Menu Options include:...
  • Page 27 Note:  This LCD icon functions as a QUICK FUNCTION option. To quickly change the setting, continuously tap the icon on the LCD screen (while in Standby/Preview mode) and toggle between the options until you view your desired setting option. ...

  • Page 28: Video Playback Mode

    Video Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. ...
  • Page 29 VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS ICON FUNCTION PLAYBACK MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Playback Mode Indicates the file type of the image FILE TYPE Captured Videos are saved as MOV files DELETE (SINGLE IMAGE) Tap to open the Delete Image Menu options THUMBNAIL VIEW Tap to open the Thumbnail View for Videos and Photos MENU...
  • Page 30 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the video or photo 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 easily navigate to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
  • Page 31  Tap the Delete icon located on the left side of the LCD screen.  The ‘Delete’ window appears. Tap ‘Yes’ to automatically delete the selected video. Tap ‘No’ to return to Playback Mode without deleting the selected video. Note: ...
  • Page 32 VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE: MENUS The following are the menus that appear in your digital camcorder’s Video Playback Mode: Delete All ViviLink for Videos REMINDER: For details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating the Menus: MENUS’...
  • Page 33 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. Using the ViviLink menu in the Playback Mode, you can either add a new ViviLink to your captured image or change the existing ViviLink.

  • Page 34: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture Mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital camcorder. After powering on your digital camcorder, by default the Video Capture Mode displays. To enter Photo Capture Mode:  Press the HOME button. Tap the Camera icon to enter Photo Capture Mode.
  • Page 35 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS 10 11 12 13 ICON FUNCTION PHOTO CAPTURE MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Photo Capture Mode. Tap to open the Scene Menu options (Auto, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Portrait, SCENE Scenery, High Sensitivity, Beach) Tap to open the ViviLink for Photos Menu options (Facebook, Twitgoo, Twitpic, VIVILINK Photobucket, Flickr, MySpace, Picasa Albums, None)
  • Page 36 PHOTO CAPTURE MODE: MENUS While in Photo Capture Mode, tap MENU to view the following Photo Capture Mode Menu options: Scene Color Sharpness Resolution Exposure Quality Self Timer Metering Anti-Shake Face Detect Multi Shot AWB (White Level) ViviLink REMINDER: For details how to access and select the menu options, please refer to the ‘Navigating the Menus: MENUS’...
  • Page 37 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camcorder to adapt properly to your current environment. The Scene Menu Options include: Scenery Auto (Default) Night Portrait High Sensitivity Night Scenery Beach Portrait Note: This LCD icon functions as a QUICK FUNCTION option. To quickly change the setting, continuously tap the icon on the LCD screen (while in Standby/Preview mode) and toggle between the options until you view your desired setting option.
  • Page 38 Quality Menu The Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher image quality level will also take up more memory on your camcorder. The Quality Menu Options include: Super Fine Fine (Default) Normal...
  • Page 39 Note: This LCD icon functions as a QUICK FUNCTION option. To quickly change the setting, continuously tap the icon on the LCD screen (while in Standby/Preview mode) and toggle between the options until you view your desired setting option. Face-Detect Menu The Face Detect feature when set to ‘On’...
  • Page 40 The White Level Menu Options include: Auto (Default) Incandescent Daylight Fluorescent Cloudy Note: This LCD icon functions as a QUICK FUNCTION option. To quickly change the setting, continuously tap the icon on the LCD screen (while in Standby/Preview mode) and toggle between the options until you view your desired setting option.
  • Page 41 Exposure Menu The Light Exposure setting helps you control the amount of light that enters your camcorder’s lens. This setting should be adjusted when the environment is lighter or darker than normal.  When the environment has more light than is needed, reduce the exposure setting (by using the negative - count) to reduce the amount of light allowed into the lens by your camcorder.
  • Page 42 Note: This LCD icon functions as a QUICK FUNCTION option. To quickly change the setting, continuously tap the icon on the LCD screen (while in Standby/Preview mode) and toggle between the options until you view your desired setting option Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image.
  • Page 43 ViviLink Menu (for Photos) 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. The ViviLink for Photos Menu Options include:...

  • Page 44: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo Playback Mode The Playback Mode allows you to review and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you camcorder.  When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. ...
  • Page 45 PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE: LCD SCREEN ICONS 01/01/2013 07:11 ICON FUNCTION PLAYBACK MODE Indicates Camcorder is in Playback Mode Indicates the file type of the image FILE TYPE Captured Photos are saved as JPEG files PRINT IMAGE Tap and connect to a PictBridge printer to print the selected photo DELETE (SINGLE IMAGE) Tap to open the Delete Image Menu options THUMBNAIL VIEW...
  • Page 46 THUMBNAIL VIEW Easily navigate and select the video or photo 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 easily navigate to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode.
  • Page 47  The ‘Delete’ window appears. Tap ‘Yes’ to automatically delete the selected photo. Tap ‘No’ to return to Playback Mode without deleting the selected photo. Note:  Images that are locked cannot be deleted. In order to delete a locked image, first unlock the image, and then open the Delete menu to delete the image.
  • Page 48 1) Press the HOME button and tap the Playback icon to enter the Playback Mode. Alternatively, after powering on your camcorder press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. 2) Scroll through your pictures and find the one you would like to print. 3) Tap the Print icon located on the left under the Playback icon.
  • Page 49 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. Using the ViviLink menu in the Playback Mode, you can either add a new ViviLink to your captured image or change the existing ViviLink.
  • Page 50 Alternatively, after powering on your camcorder press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. 2) View the photo you would like to rotate. Reminder: A locked/protected photo cannot be rotated. First unlock the photo then proceed with the steps to rotate. 3) Tap MENU located at the bottom left corner of the LCD screen to open the Main Menu Screen for the current mode.

  • Page 51: Camcorder Setup Menus

    7) When you are ready to crop, tap the Crop icon. The photo is automatically cropped. If you would like to exit without cropping, tap the Return icon button to return to the Playback Mode. 8) If you selected to crop, the cropped picture now appears as a new picture to your memory card. Note: A photo can only be cropped once.
  • Page 52 LANGUAGE MENU You can select your camcorder’s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu. The Language Menu Options include: English Italian French Russian Spanish Polish Portuguese Greek German DATE SETUP MENU The Date Setup menu allows you to set your camcorder’s date and time as desired. When you capture an image with your camcorder, the image will include a time stamp with the date and time that the image was taken.
  • Page 53 AUTO OFF MENU You can use the Auto Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder’s battery life. The designated time represents when your digital camcorder will automatically power off. When the camcorder sits idle for the designated period of time, the camcorder will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the power button before the next use.

  • Page 54: Slide Show

    TV OUTPUT MENU TV Output allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your “Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the television. See TV” for further information on how to connect your digital camcorder to your television. The TV Output Menu Options include: NTSC Television and video standard used in America, Canada (Default)

  • Page 55: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To The Tv And Hdtv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to the TV and HDTV Use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen by connecting the supplied AV Cable from the digital camcorder and to the TV. The LCD screen turns blank. Use the digital camcorder normally to capture and playback photos and videos.

  • Page 56: Installing The Software

    5) When the digital camcorder is set to Playback mode, you can review all the captured photos and videos on the HDTV. 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.
  • Page 57 On PC and Macintosh: Click the “I accept the terms of this license agreement” and then click “Next” to continue. 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 58: Connecting The Camcorder To The Computer

    Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. Insert the smaller end of the USB cable to the camcorder and the larger end to the computer’s USB port. 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 59: Getting 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 screen.

  • Page 60: Transferring Images From The Camcorder To The Computer Manually

    Transferring Images from the Camcorder to the Computer Manually TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS OS Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to your computer. Power on the camcorder. ‘MSDC’ appears on the LCD – indicating that your camcorder is now connected to the computer as a Mass Storage Device.

  • Page 61: Camcorder Maintenance

    TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: APPLE IPAD Note: 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) Connecting your digital camcorder to your iPad using an iPad Camcorder Connector: Plug the Camcorder Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, and then attach your digital camcorder using a USB cable (included) to the Camcorder Connector.

  • Page 62: Sakar Warranty Card

    Coventry, CV3 4PE purchased 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.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss. 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 Recycle...

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