DVR 426HDv2 Digital Camcorder with camera User Manual © 2009-2012 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.
Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2 What’s Included ............................................................................................................................ 2 Parts of the Camcorder ................................................................................................................ 3 Initial Camcorder Setup ....................................................
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.
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.
Initial Camcorder Setup Installing the Batteries Installing the Memory Card Insert 3 X AAA (1.5V) batteries. Alkaline batteries recommended (not included). Make sure the camcorder is powered OFF. Insert SD Memory card (up to 16GB) before use.
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.
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.
Main Camcorder Modes 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. 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Navigating the Menus Each camcorder mode has a set of menus specific to that mode. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 1) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll between the various menus for the current mode. 2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the desired menu selection. 3) Press the Shutter/OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option.
Video Capture Mode The Video Capture Mode allows you to capture videos with your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display by default. 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. 2) Press the UP- T/Zoom In and Down – W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired. 3) Press the Shutter button to start the video capture.
Video Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons.
ViviLink for Videos Menu ViviLink Quick Function Button (Right Button): 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 RIGHT button while in Video Capture Mode. This is the Quick Function Button to access the ViviLink for Videos Menu.
Video Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your camcorder’s Video Capture Mode: Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a larger size will also take up more of your camcorder’s memory. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll and select the Image Resolution menu.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button 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 camcorder until you manually change the setting. Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your digital video recorder.
Press the UP button to increase the volume during video playback. Press the DOWN button to decrease the volume during video playback. Video Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons.
Thumbnail View Easily navigate and select the image 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 the direction buttons to scroll and select images from the thumbnails. 1) Press the DOWN (W) button for the images to appear in Thumbnail View. 2) Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons to navigate the thumbnails and select the image you wish to view. Videos appear with a ‘V’ icon.
- Select ‘Yes’ then press the Shutter/OK button to delete the selected video. Delete All Images (all videos and photos): 1) Press the MENU or DELETE button to open the ‘Delete’ menu. 2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the ‘Delete All Images’ option, and then press the Shutter/OK button confirm and continue. 3) A ‘Delete All Files?’ confirmation menu appears. - Select ‘No’ then press the Shutter/OK button to exit without deleting all of your images.
Photo Capture Mode The Photo Capture mode allows you to capture pictures with your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will be in Video Capture Mode by default. Press the MODE button once to enter the Photo Capture mode. Taking a Picture 1) Turn on your digital video recorder. 2) Press the MODE button once to open the Photo Capture Mode.
Photo Capture Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons. Button Function LEFT Photo Resolution – Changes between 3M and 1M and Photo Resolution UP (T) Zooms in RIGHT N/A DOWN (W) Zooms out Other - Captures your Photo Shutter/OK - Confirms menu selection Opens the Photo Menu options MENU Note: To navigate through the Menus, use the Left, Right, Up, and Down directions control buttons.
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 RIGHT button while in Photo Capture Mode. This is the Quick Function Button to access the ViviLink for Photos Menu.
Photo Capture Mode Menus The following are the menus that appear in your digital video recorder’s Photo Capture Mode: Image Resolution Menu The Image Resolution menu allows you to choose the desired size of the images taken by your camcorder. Keep in mind that images with a higher resolution will also take up more of your camcorder’s memory. 1) Press the MENU button to open the menus for the current mode. 2) Press the LEFT or RIGHT control button to scroll and select the Image Resolution menu.
5) A selected option icon will appear on the selected item. 6) Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the next menu item. 7) Press the MODE button to exit the menu and return to your previous mode. Photo Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that you’ve already taken with your digital video recorder. When you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be in Video Capture mode by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode.
Photo Playback Mode Quick Function Buttons Your digital video recorder has a four-directional pad and additional buttons that functions as Quick Function buttons.
JPEG files do not have any icons on the thumbnail image 3) Press the Shutter/OK button for the selected image to appear in full screen. 4) Zooming Into the Image: Once in full screen display mode, you can press the UP or DOWN button to Zoom In and Zoom Out of the photo. Once Zoomed In, press the Shutter/OK button to allow navigation of the zoomed in photo. Press the Shutter button to return to the full size image.
Delete All Images (all videos and photos): 1) Press the SET button to open the ‘Delete’ menu. 2) Press the UP or DOWN direction control button to highlight the ‘Delete All Images’ option and then press the Shutter/OK button confirm and continue. 3) A ‘Delete All Files?’ confirmation menu appears. - Select ‘No’ then press the Shutter/OK button to exit without deleting all of your images. - Select ‘Yes’ then press the Shutter/OK button to delete all of your captured images.
Installing the Software You must be connected to the internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager software. 4) Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation screen should automatically open. 5) On PC: 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” to launch the installer.
8) If you have internet access, the “Choose your language” window opens, choose your language and click “Next” to open the next window. 9) Select your camera model from the list and click “Next” to open the next window. 10) Click “Next” to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application. 11) Please wait while the application is being installed on your computer. 12) Please review the license terms.
Getting Photos and Videos from your Camcorder to Your Computer NOTE: An SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the USB connector during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer. 1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu. 2) The “Get media from device” window opens. 3) You can select to download photos, videos or both. 4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window.
9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete. 10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the selected folder and albums ready for your use.
Transferring Images from my Camcorder to my Computer Manually WINDOWS 1) Slide down the lever on the side of the camcorder to reveal the built-in USB connector. Use the USB built-in connector on your camcorder to connect your camcorder to the USB port on your computer. 2) “MSDC” appears on the LCD – indicating that your camcorder is in Mass Storage Mode. 3) A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK.
Apple iPad NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.
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.
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. 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.
