RCA EZ2000 Quick Start Guide - Page 1

v2.0 (v1.0.2.0) (EN/F/E) English QuickStartGuide EZ2000 Series RCA Small Wonder Camcorder www.rcaaudiovideo.com Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA High Definition Small Wonder Camcorder. Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the product. The User Manual PDF file can also be found in the camcorder memory under the User Manuals folder. 1. Content of the box • Small Wonder Camcorder • AC/DC adapter • USB cable • AV cable • Carrying case • Wrist strap • Quick Start Guide • Owner Registration card • Warranty leaflet 2. Charging your camcorder Please charge the battery for at least three hours before first use. NOTE: The unit is properly charging when you see the animated charging symbol on the Camcorder display. If you do not see this charging symbol, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that you have the camcorder connected to the AC/DC power adapter. 2. Momentarily slide and hold the Camcorder power switch to the ON position to initiate charging. Lift up the cover • Use only the provided AC/DC adapter 3. General controls microSD card slot Recording indicator Microphone Lens * To reset the camcorder (in case it is not functioning properly): Slide and hold the On/off switch for more than 10 seconds. Video quality selector AV output Playback/pause LCD screen On/off switch* USB and HDMI video output Camcorder strap hole Setup menu Record Audio speaker 4. Inserting (or removing) memory card Delete recordings Take photo +/- - Adjust volume during playback/ zoom during record and preview / - Skip to previous or next recording; fast rewind or forward The camcorder internal memory will only permit minutes of recording time. A microSD memory card (not included) is recommended for recording. To insert card: Push the card in until a click is heard To remove card: Push card in until a click is heard, then slowly release the card. As card is under minimal tension when locked in memory slot, please use care when removing. As the memory card is small in size, it is recommended to use a small coin to help insert or remove it. 5. Turning on the camcorder The camcorder has two operation modes (Preview and Playback). It is always in Preview mode after switched on. Refer to the diagram below for switching between modes. Switch on Slide and hold until the camcorder turns on or off Press PHOTO Preview mode 1 Take a photo Auto timeout Press PLAY/PAUSE Press PHOTO / Press Record Playback mode 1 In Preview mode, press Record to record a video. 6. Selecting recording quality Preview mode Selected recording quality Battery indicator Memory card indicator Settings Resolutions (pixel) & Frame Rates (FPS) Approx. recording durations on a 16 GB memory card 2 HD 1280 x 720 @ 30fps 8 hours HQ 720 x 480 @ 30fps 14 hours WebQ 320 x 240 @ 30fps 40 hours 2 Actual recording time and capacity will vary depending on type of video content being recorded, system requirements, and other factors. 7. Video recording and photo taking 13 2 1 Start, stop, resume recording in Preview mode; enter Preview mode from other modes 2 Pause recording 3 Zoom in during recording 4 Zoom out during recording 5 Take photos 45 Video recording indicator 8. Playing back or deleting recordings 32 1 54 1 Enter Playback mode to play the most recent recording; start or pause playback 2 Adjust volume during playback 6 3 Cue to previous recording 4 Cue to next recording 7 5 Enter Preview mode from Playback mode 6 Press to select delete one or all recordings. 7 Enter Preview mode from playback mode; take photos QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom. 9. Installing RCA Memory Manager application Connect the camcorder to your PC with the provided USB cable. To install Memory Manager Windows: Open My Computer and double-click the drive labeled SMALLWONDER. Doubleclick MemoryMgr3_Windows_Installer.exe to start the installation. Mac: Open the mounted drive labeled SMALLWONDER. Double-click the RCA Mac Installers.dmg folder. Double-click the MemoryMgr3 Mac Installer to start the installation. After the Memory Manager 3 installation has completed, double-click RCA Detective Installer to install the RCA Detective application. To ensure that videos can be managed and played on your PC: • Make sure to install the included Memory Manager application. 10. Learning more about the camcorder Read the user manual for more information on the followings: • Using the MENU button to setup the camcorder (including date and time) • Viewing videos on TV • Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD • Connecting the camcorder to your PC • Tips and troubleshooting • Safety and warranty information Audiovox Electronics Corp. 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 © 2010 Audiovox Electronics Corp. Trademark Registered Printed in China