RCA EZ5000R Quick Start Guide - Page 1

v1.0 (1.0.1.0) (EN/F/E) English QuickStartGuide EZ5000 Series/EZ5100 Series RCA Small Wonder Camcorder www.mysmallwonder.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 • Hand 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 press and hold the Camcorder power switch to the ON position to initiate charging. Lift up the cover • Use only the provided AC/DC adapter • The battery can also be charged by connecting to a PC with a USB cable. Refer to page 23 of the user manul for more information. 3. General controls Video quality selector On/off switch Audio speaker Lift up the cover Lift up the cover AV output (Lift up the cover to access the connector) HDMI video output (Lift up the cover to access the connector) * To reset the camcorder (in case it is not functioning properly): If the player stops operating properly, you can reset it by removing and re-installing the battery. Lens Recording indicator Microphone Video Light SD card slot (Lift up the cover to show the card slot) Battery compartment (Lift up the cover to show the battery compartment) Take photo Zoom lever - zoom during record and preview / - Adjust volume during playback - Switch on /off the video light - Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen / - Skip to previous or next recording; fast rewind or forward - Press the button's center to select item in menu Record Play/pause Setup menu Delete recordings USB LCD screen 4. Installing battery Camcorder strap hole 1 2 1. Push to unlock and lift up the cover. 3 2. Press and slide to lock the cover. 3. Observe the polarities and insert the battery until a click sound is heard. 5. Inserting (or removing) memory card The camcorder internal memory will only permit minutes of recording time. A SD 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. Lift up the cover Push the card in until a click is heard 6. 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 Press and hold until the camcorder turns on or off Press PHOTO Preview mode 1 Take a photo Press PLAY/PAUSE Auto timeout Press Record Playback mode 1 In Preview mode, press Record to record a video. 7. Selecting recording quality Preview mode LCD brightness Selected recording quality Memory card indicator Battery indicator Video light icon Settings Resolutions (pixel) & Frame Rates (FPS) HD (EZ5000 series) 1280 x 720 @ 30fps HD (EZ5100 series) 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps Sports 848 x 480 @ 60fps WebQ 320 x 240 @ 30fps Approx. recording durations on a 32 GB memory card 2 Up to 16 hours Up to 10 hours Up to 16 hours Up to 80 hours It is recommended to use Class 4 or higher memory cards for recording. 2 Actual recording time and capacity will vary depending on type of video content being recorded, system requirements, and other factors. 8. Video recording and photo taking 1 2 1 Start, stop, resume recording in Preview mode; enter Preview mode from other modes 2 Pause recording 3 Zoom in and zoom out during recording and preview 4 Take photos 43 Video recording indicator 9. Playing back or deleting recordings 3 1 24 1 Enter Playback mode to play the most recent recording; start or pause playback 2 Adjust volume during playback 3 Cue to previous recording 5 4 Cue to next recording 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 6 7 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom. 10. Installing RCA Memory Manager application Connect the camcorder to your PC with the provided USB cable. To install Memory Manager 3 Windows: Open My Computer and double-click the drive labeled SMALLWONDER. Doubleclick MemoryMgr3_Windows_Installer.exe to start the installation. Mac: Open the mounted volume labeled SMALLWONDER on the desktop. To download the Memory Manager 3 installer, visit www.mysmallwonder.com. Locate the downloaded RCAMacInstallers volume on the desktop and Double-click on it. Double-click the MemoryMgr3 Mac Installer file in the RCAMacInstallers volume to start the installation. After the Memory Manager 3 installation has completed, double-click the RCA Detective Installer file in the RCAMacInstallers volume 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. 11. Learning more about the camcorder Read the user manual for more information on the followings: • Using the 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 Visit http://store.audiovox.com to find the best accessories for your products. © 2010 Audiovox Accessories Corporation 111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350 Carmel, IN 46032 Trademark Registered Printed in China