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© 2009-2011 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 DVR 942HD-V1 Digital Camcorder User Manual © 2009-2011 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 ..........................3 What’s Included ......................... 3 Parts of the Camcorder ......................4 Initial Camcorder Setup ......................5 Main Camcorder Modes ......................8 Camcorder Technical Specifications ..................9 Computer System Requirements ..................... 10 Using Your Digital Camcorder ....................11 Changing Camcorder Mode .....................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital camcorder. Everything you need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with your camcorder. Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camcorder.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camcorder

    Parts of the Camcorder 1. Power Button 15. LCD Screen 2. Zoom Out / Zoom In 16. Optical Lens 3. Photo Shutter Button 17. LED Light 4. ViviLink Button 18. USB Port 5. Menu Button 19. AV-Out 6. MODE Button 20.

  • Page 5: Initial Camcorder Setup

    Initial Camcorder Setup Installing and Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card  Charge before using your camcorder for the first time To Charge the Lithium Battery: 1. Power off the camcorder.  Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB) 2.
  • Page 6 When powering the digital camcorder ON for the first time the digital camcorder will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Digital Camcorder ON 1. Make sure the lithium battery has been charged and inserted properly. To charge the lithium battery: - Connect the USB cable (supplied) to camcorder and the other end of the cable either to your computer USB slot or to the supplied AC Adapter (which you then plug into an electrical outlet).
  • Page 7 camcorder setup. A message will appear: “Continue with Camcorder Setup?” Select “Yes” to continue or “No” to exit the setup. If you select “Cancel” and decide to leave the camcorder setup, the camcorder will Note: be set to its default settings. These settings can be adjusted at any time manually using the menus in the camcorder .

  • Page 8: 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 9: Camcorder Technical Specifications

    Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor (12M) 4032 x 3024 pixels, (10M) 3648 x 2736 pixels, (8MP) 3264 x 2448 pixels, (7MP HD) 3648 x 2048 pixels, Image Resolution (5MP) 2592 x 1944 pixels, (3MP) 2048 x 1536 pixels, (2MP HD) 1920 x 1080 pixels and (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels (FHD) 1440 x 1080, (HD) 1280 x 720 (default), (VGA) 640X480 Video Resolution...

  • Page 10: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements To be able to download photos and videos to your WINDOWS OS OR MACINTOSH OS 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 11: 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. Powering the camcorder ON Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON.

  • Page 12: Navigating The Menus

    When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will be active. The icons that appear on the LCD screen are the best default settings so that you can begin to capture and enjoy clear quality videos and photos. To change the active camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is powered ON and press the MODE button.

  • Page 13: 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. While in Video Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the digital video camcorder at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 14 ViviLink Button The ViviLink button (located on the inside wall of your digital video camcorder) allows you to easily and quickly define which social network your captured video will be uploaded to when using the software application. 1. While in Video Capture mode, press the ViviLink button. 2.
  • Page 15 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camcorder’s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 16 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 17 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. 1.
  • Page 18 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 19 Image Sharpness Menu Image Sharpness sets the level of sharpness in the images taken with your digital video camcorder. The sharpness level dictates if the edges of objects in the image are more or less distinct. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.
  • Page 20 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. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camcorder has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 21 Multi – Used in standard conditions the camcorder divides and adjusts the settings of the image into several zones for light metering such as complex light conditions, position of subject, brightness, background, direct light and scenes Spot – Meters the area within the spot point frame at the center of the LCD to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor.
  • Page 22 Date/Time Menu 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. 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.
  • Page 23 Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder’s battery life. The designated time represents when your digital video 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 24 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. TV Mode Menu TV Mode allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television.
  • Page 25 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Format Memory menu. 3. You are asked: “Are you sure you want to delete all media on the card?” 4. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option: ‘Yes’ or ‘Cancel’. 5.
  • Page 26  To exit the reset: If you would like to exit the format, select ‘No’ and press the OK button on the joystick. You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode. Note: Selecting the system Language is required 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.

  • Page 27: 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 28 Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camcorder has Quick Function buttons controlled by the OK joystick button. Button Function Displays the NEXT image Right Navigates in Thumbnail View Displays the PREVIOUS image Left Navigates in Thumbnail View Navigates in Thumbnail View Down Navigates in Thumbnail View...
  • Page 29 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. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 30 8. Any image that is locked will display a lock symbol on the LCD screen when viewing that image in the Playback mode. Videos that are not locked will not display the lock symbol. Remember: Locked videos cannot be deleted. Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your digital video camcorder using the Delete menu.

  • Page 31: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video camcorder. Taking a Picture 1. While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the digital video camcorder at the scene you would like to capture. Press the T/Zoom In and W/Zoom Out buttons (on the top section of the digital video camcorder) to better set the camcorder display if desired.
  • Page 32 ViviLink Button The ViviLink button (located on the inside wall of your digital video camcorder) allows you to easily and quickly define which social network your captured photo will be uploaded to when using the software application. 1. While in Photo Capture mode, press the ViviLink button. 2.
  • Page 33 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camcorder’s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 34 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 35 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. 1.
  • Page 36 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. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to select the next menu item. 7.
  • Page 37 To properly use the Face Detect option, please ensure the following:  Anti-Shake - Ensure that the Anti-Shake option is set to ‘On’. The Anti-Shake option is ‘On’ by default when you start using your camcorder and assists you in properly focusing the image. ...
  • Page 38 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the White Balance 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 39 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Multi SnapShots 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 40 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 41 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. Metering Menu The Metering setting will affect how your camcorder focuses when capturing an image. Depending on your selection, the camcorder will be more sensitive to focusing on particular areas in the display and adjust the image color and lighting accordingly.
  • Page 42 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 43 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. To Set the Date and Time: 1. Highlight the “Date Setup” menu option. 2. Press the OK on the joystick button to select and confirm and enter the “Date Setup” option. 3.
  • Page 44 Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camcorder’s battery life. The designated time represents when your digital video 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 45 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. TV Mode Menu TV Mode allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television.
  • Page 46 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Format Memory menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4. To Format the Memory Card:  If you would like to proceed with the format, select ‘Yes’ and press the OK button on the joystick to confirm.
  • Page 47 Note: Selecting the system Language is required 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 48: Photo Playback Mode

    Photo 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 and edit photos and videos that you’ve already taken with you digital video camcorder.
  • Page 49 Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video camcorder has Quick Function buttons controlled by the OK joystick button. Button Function Displays the NEXT image Right Navigates in Thumbnail View Displays the PREVIOUS image Left Navigates in Thumbnail View Begins Slide Show Navigates in Thumbnail View Down...
  • Page 50 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. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode.
  • Page 51 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Crop menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the ‘Crop’ option. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick to open the Crop option. 5.
  • Page 52 Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can delete videos and photos from your digital video camcorder using the Delete 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 Delete menu. 3.
  • Page 53 2. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 3. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Print This Photo menu. 4. Press the OK button on the joystick when highlighting the “Print This Photo” option to print the selected photo.

  • Page 54: Connecting The Digital Camcorder To A Tv Or Hdtv

    Connecting the Digital Camcorder to a TV or HDTV The digital camcorder has an AV/HD port to use your larger TV screen in place of the camcorder’s LCD screen. On plugging the TV Cable (supplied) or the HDMI Cable (supplied) to the digital camcorder’s AV or HDMI slot and to the TV, the LCD screen turns blank.
  • Page 55 3. Set the TV format on the digital video camcorder to suit the TV format of your TV set (NTSC or PAL). In the Video and Photo Capture Menus, use the TV Mode Menu to select the TV format. 4. When the digital video camcorder is set to Video or Photo Capture mode, you can preview what you would like to record on the HDTV screen and view the recording on the HDTV.

  • Page 56: Installing The Software

    CD/DVD drive and click on “Setup.exe” to launch the installer. 3. On Macintosh: Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. 4. If you do not have internet access at the time of inserting the CD-ROM, connect to the internet...

  • Page 57: 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. 10. 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: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camcorder To Your Computer

    Getting Photos and Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer The SD card must be inserted in the digital video camcorder. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1.

  • Page 59: 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 file or click the “Take a Tour” button on the application’s Home screen. Transferring Images Manually Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually: WINDOWS 1.
  • Page 60 Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually: MACINTOSH 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder to connect your camcorder to your computer. 2. MSDC appears on the LCD. 3. The camcorder’s device icon appears on the desktop. 4.

  • Page 61: Camcorder Maintenance

    Camcorder Maintenance The digital camcorder is a delicate device. Please handle your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Do not expose your camcorder to heat sources. Do not use you camcorder in wet or moist conditions. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.

  • Page 62: Technical Support

    For phone support in the US please call 1-800-592-9541, in the UK call 0800 917 4831, in Australia call 1800-006-614. If you would like to call from anywhere else, please visit www.vivitar.com for your local toll free number.

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