Vivitar DVR426HD-BLK - Manual

4 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).

5 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 ...

6  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 wi...

7 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 vi...

8 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 ...

10 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...

11 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 ...

12 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 contr...

13 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 y...

14 Video 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 Video Resolution – Changes between HD, VGA, QVGA Video Resolution UP (T) Zooms in RIGHT ViviLink for Videos – Open...

15 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 ...

16 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...

17 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 setti...

19 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 t...

21 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 yo...

22 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 Oth...

24 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 wil...

25 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 ...

26 Photo Playback 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 - Displays the PREVIOUS image - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images UP (T) - Scrolls through your Thumbnail ima...

27  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, pre...

29 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 ...

30 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 ap...

31 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 “G...

33 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 LC...

34 Apple iPad NOTE : Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad. Apple iPad Camera Connection: 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) Connecting you...

35 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 ...