Vivitar DVR-426 HD User Manual v2

DVR 426HDv2

Digital Camcorder

with camera

User Manual

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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 ......................................................................... 10

Changing Camcorder Mode ........................................................................................................ 11

Navigating the Menus ................................................................................................................. 12

Video Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 13

Video Playback Mode ................................................................................................................. 17

Photo Capture Mode .................................................................................................................. 21

Photo Playback Mode ................................................................................................................ 25

Installing the Software ................................................................................................................ 29

Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer .............................................................................. 30

Getting Photos and Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer ......................................... 31

Get started!................................................................................................................................. 32

Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually ......................................... 33

Camcorder Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 34

Sakar Warranty Card .................................................................................................................. 35

Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 36

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 36

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. SD Memory cards are not included and need to be purchased separately.

Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital video recorder.

What’s Included

1. Digital Video Recorder (with Built-in USB Connector, not shown)

2. AV Cable

3. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD

4. Wrist Strap

Note: SD memory card and batteries not included.

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. SD Memory Card Slot

6. LED Indicator Light

17. Power Button

7. Microphone

18. Delete Button

8. Lends

19. Right/ViviLink Button

9. Speaker

20. Down / Zoom Out Button

10. MODE Button

21. Battery Compartment

11. MENU Button

Initial Camcorder Setup

Installing the Batteries

Installing the Memory Card

Turning On the Camcorder

Using the Camcorder

 Make sure the camcorder is

powered OFF.

 Insert SD Memory card

(up to 16GB) before use.

 Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries.  Alkaline batteries recommended

(not included).

When powering the camcorder ON for the first time the camcorder will take you through the initial setup.

Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON

1) 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.

Note:

 Alkaline batteries are recommended.  Remove the batteries from the camera when not in use for an extended period.  Do not mix alkaline and non-alkaline batteries.  Some camera features (such as Flash in some models) will not work if the battery power

level is low.

 When the battery power is low the battery icon turns red and the camcorder will

automatically turn off a few seconds later.

 The energy status of the power is displayed on LCD as shown below:

Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power

2) SD Memory Card Make sure the camcorder is powered OFF before inserting your SD/MMC/SDHC Memory Card. Make sure an SD card (up to16GB) has been inserted into your digital video recorder. (SD Memory card not included.) To properly insert the SD Card: Push the SD card into the slot in the direction shown on the camcorder (see SD icon by the SD card slot). Push the SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the SD card has been inserted correctly. Note:  After the camcorder is powered on, an 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 camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card.

3) Power On Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

Setting the Camcorder Language

You will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. The Language selection menu will appear. Select the language of your choice and press the Shutter/OK button to confirm the selection.

Your digital video recorder is now ready to begin capturing videos and photos.

Main Camcorder Modes

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. To take a video, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to start the record. A red record indicator will appear on the LCD screen while record is in progress. To stop the record, press the Shutter button again. The video will be automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card. To access the various menus for the Video Capture mode, press the MENU button while in the Video Capture mode.

Photo Capture Mode

Use this mode to capture pictures with your camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture mode. To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button. The picture will be automatically saved to your camcorder’s memory card. To access the various menus for the Photo Capture mode, press the MENU button while in the Photo Capture mode.

Playback Mode (Photos & Videos)

Use this mode to view and manage the photos and videos on your camcorder. After turning on your camcorder, press the MODE button twice to open the Playback mode

for photos and videos. You can scroll through the photos and videos that you’ve previously

taken to view and delete them as desired. To access the various menus for the Playback mode for photos and videos, press the MENU button while in the Playback mode.

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.

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

External Memory

SD/MMC/SDHC (up to 16GB) – SD Card Memory Card not included

LCD Display

1.77 Inch TFT

Lens

f=3.0mm F2.8

Zoom

4X Digital Zoom

Image Quality

Normal

White Balance

Auto

Color Effect

Standard

Light Exposure

Auto

ISO

Auto

Frequency

60 Hz

Auto Power Off

3 minutes

Metering

Center

Language

English, French

Microphone

Yes

Speaker

Yes

Interface

USB 2.0 (HS)

System Requirements

Window XP SP3 / Vista SP1/ Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.5.x or higher

Battery

3 x AAA (1.5V) Alkaline batteries

Working Temperature

0~40 C

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  Pentium® 4 processor (or above)

 1 GB of RAM, with 250 MB of free hard disk space

 16-bit Color monitor, 1024 X 768 recommended screen resolution  CD-ROM Drive  QuickTime® 6 or higher  Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7 or higher  Windows Media Player 10 or higher  DirectX 9 or higher

 Internet connection required

Computer System Requirements – Macintosh

To be able to download photos and videos to your Macintosh, you will need the following minimum configuration:

 Intel processor running Mac OS X v10.5.x or later  1 GB RAM, 250 MB free hard disk space  Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor  CD-ROM Drive  QuickTime® 6 or higher  Internet connection required

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.

 Make sure an SD card has been inserted into your camcorder.

(SD card up to 16GB - SD Card not included)

Powering the camcorder ON

Press the Power button to turn your camcorder ON. The camcorder will be in Video Capture mode to start.

Powering the camcorder OFF

While the camcorder is on, you can press the Power button again at any point to turn your camcorder OFF. You will see a “Goodbye” splash screen and then the camcorder will power off

completely. Note: When there is insufficient battery power, a “Low Battery” message will appear on the LCD screen. The digital video recorder will automatically power off a few moments later.

Auto Power Saving

Your digital video recorder has an Auto Power Off feature that will automatically turn off the camcorder if it has not been in use after 3 minutes.

Changing Camcorder Mode

Your digital video recorder 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.

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.

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

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