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DVR 942HD
Digital Video Camera
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.

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  • Page 1 DVR 942HD Digital Video Camera 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 Digital Video Camera ....................4 Initial Setup ..........................5 Digital Video Camera Modes ..................... 9 Technical Specifications ......................11 Computer System Requirements ..................... 12 Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera ................ 13 Changing Camera Mode ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Everything you need to take quality digital videos and photos is included with your digital video camera. 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 video camera.

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Digital Video Camera

    Parts of the Digital Video Camera Power Button 13. Delete / Right Button Photo Shutter Button 14. EV- / Down Button Video Shutter Button 15. Microphone LCD Screen 16. LED Light Power/Charge LED Light 17. HD / AV / USB Ports Zoom Out / Zoom In/VOL+/VOL- SD Memory Card Slot ViviLink Button...

  • Page 5: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Installing the Battery Installing the Memory Card To Charge the Battery: Insert SD Memory card (up to 32GB)  Insert the battery (as shown above). before use.  Power Off the camera.  Connect the camcorder using the USB cable to eh Important: You must use only a Class 4 computer‟s USB port or to the AC Adapter (which is then connected to a standard wall socket).
  • Page 6 When powering the digital video camera ON for the first time the digital video camera will take you through the initial setup. Powering the Digital Video Camera ON 1. Installing and Charging the Battery Make sure the charged lithium battery has been inserted properly into your digital video camera. To charge the lithium battery: ...

  • Page 7: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language 1. You will first be prompted to select a language for the camera. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the OK on the joystick button to confirm the selection. 2.
  • Page 8 Setting the ViviLink Default Option Once the Date and Time have been set, you will be asked to set the default ViviLink destination for photos and videos taken with your camera. The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟s photos and videos to the social networks of your choice with the accompanying software application.

  • Page 9: Digital Video Camera Modes

    Digital Video Camera Modes Your digital video camera has different modes for the various functions. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button after the digital video camera has been powered ON. Video Capture Mode Use this mode to capture videos with your digital video camera. This is the default mode when the digital video camera is powered ON.
  • Page 10 Playback Mode (Photos & Videos) Use this mode to view and manage the videos and photos on your digital video camera. After turning on your digital video camera, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode for videos and photos. You can scroll through the videos and photos that you‟ve previously taken to view, edit or delete them as desired.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Image Sensor CMOS Sensor 3648x2736 (10M), 3264x2448（8M）4:3, 3648x2048 (7M HD), Image Resolution 2592x1944 (5MP) 4:3, 2048x1536 (3MP) 4:3, 1920x1080 (2M HD) 16:9 HD, 640x480 (VGA) 4:3 Video Resolution 1440 x 1080 (FHD); 1280 x 720(HD) , 640 x 480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA) File Format JPEG (photos) / AVI (videos)

  • Page 12: Computer System Requirements

    Computer System Requirements WINDOWS OS To be able to download photos and videos to your PC using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager Software, you will need the following minimum configuration:  Microsoft® Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 ...

  • Page 13: Powering On/Off Your Digital Video Camera

    Powering ON/OFF Your Digital Video Camera  Make sure the lithium battery has been charged and properly inserted into your digital video camera.  Make sure an a Class 4 (or higher) SD card (up to 32GB) has been inserted properly into your digital video camera.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Menus

    To change the active digital video camera mode, make sure the camera is powered ON and press the MODE button. When in Video Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Photo Capture Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display When in Playback Mode, this icon will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display Navigating the Menus Each camera mode has menus that show the settings and options specific to that mode.

  • Page 15: Video Capture Mode

    Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video camera. When the digital video camera is first powered ON, the camera will be in Video Capture Mode. Taking a Video 1. While in Video Capture Mode, use the LCD display to direct the digital video camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 16 ViviLink Button: The ViviLink button (located on the inside wall of your digital video camera) 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 17 Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Video Capture Mode:...
  • Page 18 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera 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 19 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 20 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 21 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 22 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 camera. 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 camera.
  • Page 23 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 24 8. An icon reflecting your selection will display on the LCD screen. 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Language Menu You can select your digital video camera‟s language setting by selecting the desired language from the Language menu.
  • Page 25 To Enable/Disable the Timestamp: 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 Date/Time menu. 3. Press the joystick button UP or DOWN to highlight the desired menu option. 4.
  • Page 26 2. Press the joystick button LEFT or RIGHT to scroll and select the Auto Power Off 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 27 TV Mode Menu TV Mode allows you to select the TV option appropriate for you to view your captured images on your television. See “Connecting the Digital Video Camera to a TV or HDTV” for further information on how to connect your digital video camera to your television. NTSC –...
  • Page 28 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. The memory card will be completely formatted.

  • Page 29: Video Playback 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 camera, the language will be set to the default: English. To change the system Language: - Press the MENU button to open the menus.
  • Page 30  Press the Video Shutter button again to pause the video and to continue playing and pausing as needed.  To fully stop the video, press the OK on the joystick button.  Use the VOL- and VOL+ (located on the top section of your camera) to decrease and increase the volume of the video while it is playing.
  • Page 31 ViviLink Menu The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟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 32 9. Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu. Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink option.
  • Page 33  If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image: select „Yes‟ and press the OK button on the joystick to confirm. The video will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. ...

  • Page 34: Photo Capture Mode

    Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video camera. Once the digital video camera has been powered on, press the MODE button once to enter Photo Capture Mode. Taking a Picture 1. While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the digital video camera at the scene you would like to capture.
  • Page 35 ViviLink Button: The ViviLink button (located on the inside wall of your digital video camera) 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 36 Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video camera‟s Photo Capture Mode:...
  • Page 37 Scene Menu The Scene Menu allows you to choose scene settings that let your camera 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 38 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Quality Menu The Image Quality menu allows you to select the desired quality level of the images taken by your camera.
  • Page 39 Beeping sounds will indicate the countdown until the photo is taken - according to the time you have selected: 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. NOTE: The Self-Timer can also be quickly activated by simply pressing the joystick button LEFT. 1.
  • Page 40 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. Face Detect Menu The Face Detect feature when set to „On‟ allows the camera to use a subject‟s face as the basis for balancing the other colors and focus in the camera‟s display.
  • Page 41 Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. White Balance Menu The White Balance feature allows your camera to adjust the coloring of the captured images depending on the type of light source in the current environment.
  • Page 42 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 camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 43 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 44 9. Remember that this setting will be saved by your digital video camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings. ISO Menu The ISO menu allows you to set the level of sensitivity that your camera has to light in the surrounding environment.
  • Page 45 Center – Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but giving greater weight to the subject in the center Multi – Used in standard conditions the camera 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 –...
  • Page 46 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 camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 47 4. Scroll through the window with the RIGHT and LEFT joystick button. For each field in the menu, use the UP and DOWN joystick button to set the time and date. 5. Once you have completed setting the time and date, press the OK on the joystick button to save your settings.
  • Page 48 Auto Power Off Menu You can use the Auto Power Off feature in order to conserve you camera‟s battery life. The designated time represents when your digital video camera will automatically power off. When the camera sits idle for the designated period of time, the camera will shut off completely and will need to be turned on again with the POWER button before the next use.
  • Page 49 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 camera until you manually change the setting or restore the camera‟s default factory settings.
  • Page 50  This option can only delete ALL of the content at one time. If you would like to delete individual images, use the Delete menu in the digital video camera‟s Playback mode. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2.

  • Page 51: Photo Playback Mode

    You will automatically exit the menu and return to the previous mode with the digital video camera settings set to the Factory Default Settings.  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.
  • Page 52 Thumbnail View Use the W/Zoom Out button to display your captured images in Thumbnail View. The images (videos and photos) on your camera will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1.
  • Page 53 ViviLink Menu The ViviLink technology allows you to quickly and easily upload your camera‟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 54 9. Remember that the ViviLink feature is deactivated by default. A ViviLink destination will only be assigned to a photo or video if you manually set it from this menu or by pressing the ViviLink button before capturing a picture while in the Photo Capture Mode. Changing the ViviLink destination site will also make the selected site the new default ViviLink option.
  • Page 55 10. If you selected to save, the cropped picture will now be saved as a new picture to your memory card. Protect/Lock Menu Pictures and Videos taken with your camera can be protected or “locked” to prevent any deletion or alteration being made to the files.
  • Page 56  If you would like to proceed with deleting the current image: select „Yes‟ and press the OK button on the joystick to confirm. The photo will be deleted and you will exit the menu and return to the Playback mode. ...

  • Page 57: Connecting The Digital Video Camera To A Tv Or Hdtv

    7. Once connected, follow the instructions on the printer to proceed with the printing process. 8. Select the “Cancel” option to exit the menu and return to the previous mode. 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.
  • Page 58 Connecting to a TV with the TV Cable 1. Connect the TV cable: Connect the black jack into the digital video camera‟s AV slot. Connect the yellow jack into the TV – Video port. Connect the white jack into the TV – Audio port. 2.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Connecting The Camera 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 61: Getting Photos And Videos From Your Camera To Your Computer

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

  • Page 62: 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 page.

  • Page 63: Transferring Images Manually

    Transferring Images Manually Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually: WINDOWS 1. Use the USB cable that came with your camcorder 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 64: Camera Maintenance

    Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Apple iPad Manually Apple iPad Camera Connection: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. 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.

  • Page 65: 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. What Is Not Covered By Warranty: Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties,...

  • Page 66: 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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