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DVR 426HDv2 Digital Camcorder with camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
DVR 426HDv2 Digital Camcorder with camera User Manual © 2009-2012 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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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 - 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 ......
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 - 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 ......
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Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to be purchased separately. SD Memory cards are not included and need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with Built-in order to get the most out of your digital... video recorder. Please read this digital video recorder. What's Included 1. Introduction Thank you need to 16GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in USB Connector, not shown) 2. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 4....
Vivitar makes capturing those special moments as easy as possible. Note: Your camcorder needs an SD Memory card (up to be purchased separately. SD Memory cards are not included and need to take quality digital photos and videos is included with Built-in order to get the most out of your digital... video recorder. Please read this digital video recorder. What's Included 1. Introduction Thank you need to 16GB) for purchasing this manual carefully first in USB Connector, not shown) 2. Vivitar Experience Image Manager software Installation CD 4....
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Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON 1) Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into the slot 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 ... The energy status of the camera in a downward direction to the polarity illustrated inside the battery compartment. Note: After the camcorder is powered on, an SD icon will take you through the initial setup. Slide the battery cover on the back of the power is displayed...
Powering the Digital Video Recorder ON 1) Batteries Make sure the batteries have been inserted properly into the slot 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 ... The energy status of the camera in a downward direction to the polarity illustrated inside the battery compartment. Note: After the camcorder is powered on, an SD icon will take you through the initial setup. Slide the battery cover on the back of the power is displayed...
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The Language selection menu will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the camcorder. Your digital video recorder is locked this will prevent the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card. 3) Power On Press and hold the... on the side of your choice and press the Shutter/OK button to confirm the selection. Select the language of the SD card). Setting the Camcorder Language You will appear.
The Language selection menu will first be prompted to select a language for the camcorder. Make sure the SD card is not locked (check the lock switch on the camcorder. Your digital video recorder is locked this will prevent the camcorder from saving captured photos to the SD card. 3) Power On Press and hold the... on the side of your choice and press the Shutter/OK button to confirm the selection. Select the language of the SD card). Setting the Camcorder Language You will appear.
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... desired. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camcorder. To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to your digital video recorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. The picture will be automatically saved to view...the various menus for the Playback mode for the various camcorder functions. This is the default mode when the camcorder is in progress. The video will appear on your camcorder's memory card. To take a video, aim your digital video recorder. A red record indicator will be automatically ...
... desired. You can switch modes by pressing the MODE button on your camcorder. To take a picture, aim your camcorder as desired and press the Shutter button to your digital video recorder after the camcorder has been powered ON. The picture will be automatically saved to view...the various menus for the Playback mode for the various camcorder functions. This is the default mode when the camcorder is in progress. The video will appear on your camcorder's memory card. To take a video, aim your digital video recorder. A red record indicator will be automatically ...
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... not included 1.77 Inch TFT f=3.0mm F2.8 4X Digital Zoom Normal Auto Standard Auto Auto 60 Hz 3 minutes Center English, French Yes Yes USB 2.0 (HS) Window XP SP3 / Vista SP1/ Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.5.x or higher 3 x AAA (1.5V) Alkaline batteries 0~40 C 8 Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File...
... not included 1.77 Inch TFT f=3.0mm F2.8 4X Digital Zoom Normal Auto Standard Auto Auto 60 Hz 3 minutes Center English, French Yes Yes USB 2.0 (HS) Window XP SP3 / Vista SP1/ Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.5.x or higher 3 x AAA (1.5V) Alkaline batteries 0~40 C 8 Camcorder Technical Specifications Image Sensor Image Resolution Video Resolution File...
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... fully charged before the first use after 3 minutes. 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 has not been in Video... into your camcorder OFF. SD Card not included) Powering the camcorder ON Press the Power button to turn your camcorder. (SD card up to turn your camcorder ON. The camcorder will appear on , you can press the Power button again at any point to 16GB - The digital video recorder ...
... fully charged before the first use after 3 minutes. 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 has not been in Video... into your camcorder OFF. SD Card not included) Powering the camcorder ON Press the Power button to turn your camcorder. (SD card up to turn your camcorder ON. The camcorder will appear on , you can press the Power button again at any point to 16GB - The digital video recorder ...
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...camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display. When in Playback Mode, this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.... 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - When the camcorder is powered ON and press ...and videos you can begin to capture photos with your camcorder. Use this icon will display on the top-left ...best default settings so that you have already taken with your camcorder. 2) Photo Capture Mode - When in Photo Capture Mode,...
...camcorder mode, make sure the camcorder is first powered ON, the Video Capture Mode will display on the top-left corner of the LCD display. When in Playback Mode, this mode to capture videos with your camcorder.... 3) Playback Mode (for photos and videos) - When the camcorder is powered ON and press ...and videos you can begin to capture photos with your camcorder. Use this icon will display on the top-left ...best default settings so that you have already taken with your camcorder. 2) Photo Capture Mode - When in Photo Capture Mode,...
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... size of less quality than videos recorded at lower resolution are of the SD memory card inserted as well as twist and shoot! When the camcorder is available. Note: The amount of recording time available for the resolution selected appears on the top center of the video icon on the LCD... the higher resolution. Make sure you can see yourself within the scene on the LCD screen, look at the scene you can also capture your digital video recorder. It's as easy as the video resolution selected. 13 Taking a Video 1) While in the video, simply flip the LCD display out and hold...
... size of less quality than videos recorded at lower resolution are of the SD memory card inserted as well as twist and shoot! When the camcorder is available. Note: The amount of recording time available for the resolution selected appears on the top center of the video icon on the LCD... the higher resolution. Make sure you can see yourself within the scene on the LCD screen, look at the scene you can also capture your digital video recorder. It's as easy as the video resolution selected. 13 Taking a Video 1) While in the video, simply flip the LCD display out and hold...
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...: Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction button to scroll through the images on your digital video recorder's memory card until you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be saved by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The... setting. Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that this setting will be in Video Capture mode by your camcorder until you find the video you would like to view. Each captured image (both videos and photos) is displayed on the LCD screen...
...: Once in Playback mode, press the LEFT or RIGHT direction button to scroll through the images on your digital video recorder's memory card until you first turn on the camcorder, the camcorder will be saved by default. Press the MODE button twice to open the Playback Mode. The... setting. Video Playback Mode The Playback mode allows you to review photos and videos that this setting will be in Video Capture mode by your camcorder until you find the video you would like to view. Each captured image (both videos and photos) is displayed on the LCD screen...
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...mode, you wish to view. The images on the thumbnail image Video Playback Mode Menu The following is the menu that appears in your digital video recorder's Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in Thumbnail View. 2) Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons to navigate the... thumbnails and select the image you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can delete videos from the thumbnails. 1) Press the DOWN (W) button for the selected image to...
...mode, you wish to view. The images on the thumbnail image Video Playback Mode Menu The following is the menu that appears in your digital video recorder's Video Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in Thumbnail View. 2) Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT direction control buttons to navigate the... thumbnails and select the image you can use the direction buttons to scroll and select images from your camcorder will be displayed in a 3 X 3 matrix where you can delete videos from the thumbnails. 1) Press the DOWN (W) button for the selected image to...
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... on your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will appear on the LCD screen and click the Shutter button to take the picture. However lower resolution photos are of the LCD. 4) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at higher ... yourself in the photo, simply flip the LCD display out and hold out the camera facing towards you. W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired. 6) Press the Shutter button to capture and save your photo to the memory card. 7) You can be in Video Capture Mode ...
... on your digital video recorder. When the camcorder is first powered ON, the camcorder will appear on the LCD screen and click the Shutter button to take the picture. However lower resolution photos are of the LCD. 4) While in Photo Capture mode, use the LCD display to direct the camcorder at higher ... yourself in the photo, simply flip the LCD display out and hold out the camera facing towards you. W/Zoom Out buttons to better set the camcorder display if desired. 6) Press the Shutter button to capture and save your photo to the memory card. 7) You can be in Video Capture Mode ...
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... Mode Menus The following are the menus that this setting will be saved by your camcorder. Language Menu You can select your digital video recorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder's default factory settings. 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 ...
... Mode Menus The following are the menus that this setting will be saved by your camcorder. Language Menu You can select your digital video recorder until you manually change the setting or restore the camcorder's default factory settings. 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 ...
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... be in full screen. 25 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 would like to view. Each captured image (both videos and photos) is displayed on the LCD screen. ...; Photos appear with a 'JPG' icon on the top left corner of your previous mode. icon appearing on the camcorder, the camcorder 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 ...
... be in full screen. 25 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 would like to view. Each captured image (both videos and photos) is displayed on the LCD screen. ...; Photos appear with a 'JPG' icon on the top left corner of your previous mode. icon appearing on the camcorder, the camcorder 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 ...
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... use the Left, Up, Right, and Down directions control buttons. Zooms out of a photo Shutter/OK DELETE 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. The images on the thumbnail image 26 Zooms in a 3 X 3 ...through your Thumbnail images - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images - Opens selected image from the thumbnail the image type: AVI files have a V appear on your camcorder will be displayed in to view by using the Thumbnail View.
... use the Left, Up, Right, and Down directions control buttons. Zooms out of a photo Shutter/OK DELETE 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. The images on the thumbnail image 26 Zooms in a 3 X 3 ...through your Thumbnail images - Scrolls through your Thumbnail images - Opens selected image from the thumbnail the image type: AVI files have a V appear on your camcorder will be displayed in to view by using the Thumbnail View.
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...Zoom In and Zoom Out of the photo. Once Zoomed In, press the Shutter/OK button to allow navigation of the zoomed in your camcorder through the Delete menu. Select 'Yes' then press the Shutter/OK button to exit without deleting the selected photo. - Photo Playback Mode Menu The...selected image to appear in full screen. 4) Zooming Into the Image: Once in full screen display mode, you can delete photos from your digital video recorder's Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete button....
...Zoom In and Zoom Out of the photo. Once Zoomed In, press the Shutter/OK button to allow navigation of the zoomed in your camcorder through the Delete menu. Select 'Yes' then press the Shutter/OK button to exit without deleting the selected photo. - Photo Playback Mode Menu The...selected image to appear in full screen. 4) Zooming Into the Image: Once in full screen display mode, you can delete photos from your digital video recorder's Photo Playback Mode: Delete Menu While in the Playback mode, you can also quickly access the Delete menu by pressing the Delete button....
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...) Please review the license terms. On PC and Macintosh: Click the "I accept the terms of the digital video recorder to reveal the retractable built -in Mass Storage Mode. 30 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1) Slide down the USB lever on the side of this license agreement" and then ... to open the next window. 9) Select your camera model from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer. Click the "Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager" to open the next window. 10) Click "Next" to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application. 11) Please wait...
...) Please review the license terms. On PC and Macintosh: Click the "I accept the terms of the digital video recorder to reveal the retractable built -in Mass Storage Mode. 30 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1) Slide down the USB lever on the side of this license agreement" and then ... to open the next window. 9) Select your camera model from the Programs (PC) or Applications (Mac) menu on your computer. Click the "Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager" to open the next window. 10) Click "Next" to confirm your camera model selection and to install the application. 11) Please wait...
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...fingers. To clean the lens, first blow away the dust on your iPad, then attach your digital camera using the built-in wet or moist conditions. Never touch the lens with your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Apple iPad Camera Connection: For models that are compatible with...check your iPad automatically opens the Photos application, which lets you choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums. Camcorder Maintenance The digital video recorder is a delicate device. NOTE: After you make the connection, your device packaging for optical devices to clean the...
...fingers. To clean the lens, first blow away the dust on your iPad, then attach your digital camera using the built-in wet or moist conditions. Never touch the lens with your camcorder with care to avoid damaging it. Apple iPad Camera Connection: For models that are compatible with...check your iPad automatically opens the Photos application, which lets you choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums. Camcorder Maintenance The digital video recorder is a delicate device. NOTE: After you make the connection, your device packaging for optical devices to clean the...