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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. 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. 

Summary of Contents for DVR 426HD

Page 1: ...r 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...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...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 Viv...

Page 5: ...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 Alka...

Page 6: ...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 LC...

Page 7: ...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 w...

Page 8: ...de 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...

Page 9: ...rd 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 O...

Page 10: ...8 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 S...

Page 11: ...r 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...

Page 12: ...irst 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 T...

Page 13: ...ection 3 Press the Shutter OK button to confirm and select the highlighted menu option 4 If the selection can be remembered by the camcorder a selection icon will appear to the right of the selected m...

Page 14: ...gain 6 The video will automatically be saved to the camcorder s SD card 7 You can also capture your videos using the iTwist Flip Screen When you would like to quickly and easily include yourself in th...

Page 15: ...ution UP T Zooms in RIGHT ViviLink for Videos Opens the ViviLink Menu options for Videos see below for details DOWN W Zooms out Other Shutter OK Starts and stops your video capture Confirms menu selec...

Page 16: ...iviLink option remains the default option for all captured images This can be changed at any time by choosing another option from the ViviLink menu 5 Once you have selected a ViviLink press the MODE b...

Page 17: ...select the desired option 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 t...

Page 18: ...Playback Mode The Playback screen appears with the Playback icon appearing on the top left corner of the screen Playing Videos on Your Digital Video Recorder 1 Select your Video Once in Playback mode...

Page 19: ...Increases the volume during video playback RIGHT Displays the NEXT image Scrolls through your Thumbnail images DOWN W Opens the Thumbnail display Scrolls through your Thumbnail images Decreases the v...

Page 20: ...humbnail the image type AVI files have a V appear on the thumbnail image JPEG files do not have any icons on the thumbnail image Video Playback Mode Menu The following is the menu that appears in your...

Page 21: ...on 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 butto...

Page 22: ...you would like to capture 5 Press the UP T Zoom In and Down 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 ca...

Page 23: ...and Photo Resolution UP T Zooms in RIGHT N A DOWN W Zooms out Other Shutter OK Captures your Photo Confirms menu selection MENU Opens the Photo Menu options Note To navigate through the Menus use the...

Page 24: ...remains the default option for all captured images This can be changed at any time by choosing another option from the ViviLink menu 5 Once you have selected a ViviLink press the MODE button to return...

Page 25: ...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 An ic...

Page 26: ...of the screen Viewing Captured Photos on Your Camcorder 1 Select your Photo Once in Playback mode press the LEFT or RIGHT direction control button to scroll through the images on your digital video re...

Page 27: ...ens the Delete menu options Note To navigate through the Menus use the Left Up Right and Down directions control buttons MODE Toggles between the Video Capture Mode Photo Capture Mode and Playback Mod...

Page 28: ...tal video recorder s Photo Playback Mode Delete Menu While in the Playback mode you can delete photos from your camcorder through the Delete menu Remember you can also quickly access the Delete menu b...

Page 29: ...es 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 Ca...

Page 30: ...on s CD DVD drive and click on Setup exe to launch the installer 6 On Macintosh Click the icon that appears on the desktop to install the Vivitar Experience Image Manager 7 If you do not have internet...

Page 31: ...5 On PC Click the Close button when the installation is complete Click the Launch Vivitar Experience Image Manager to open the application 16 On Macintosh Click the Quit button when the installation i...

Page 32: ...3 You can select to download photos videos or both 4 Select your camera removable disk from the device window If your camera is the only USB device connected then it will be selected automatically 5 S...

Page 33: ...oad and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social networking sites Facebook Flickr Picasa MySpace Photobucket Twitpic Twitgoo and YouTube Seamlessly transfer photo...

Page 34: ...folder 7 Do not disconnect the camcorder from the computer during transfer Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer MACINTOSH 1 Slide down the lever on the side of...

Page 35: ...D card NOTE iPad SD Card Reader not included This may be purchased separately NOTE After you make the connection your iPad automatically opens the Photos application which lets you choose which photos...

Page 36: ...se including but limited to repair by unauthorized parties tampering modification or accident What To Do When Service Is Required When returning your defective product postage pre paid for service you...

Page 37: ...n to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again With test photos if the camera powers off before you upload them to the computer the photos are not stored in the camera s memory These...

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