RCA EZ205 Camcorder User Manual
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1. limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the USA This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information2. OUS REFER SERVICING TO VOLTAGE INSIDE THE QUALIFIED SERVICE PRODUCT PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT Manufacturer Responsible party Audiovox Electronics Corp 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge NY 11788 1 877 932 2269 For Your Records In the event that service should be required you may need both the model number and the serial number In the space below record the date and place of purchase and the serial number Model No Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No Service Information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques For instructions on how to obtain service refer to the warranty included in this Guide Technical Specification Product Digital Camera Recorder Brand RCA Model EZ205 Electrical Consumption 2 x AA Battery FC RCA EZ205 A THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE ISA DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE U S Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do Provide you wit
3. ayback e Press to zoom in Press to increase volume e Press to zoom out Press to decrease volume 1 Press PLAY PAUSE to start playback of the most recent recording or the selected video Microphone 3 W Ci Recording indicator AV Lens Right view AV output nen Audio Video output for connecting to TV or other AV equipment with the included AV cable Refer to Viewing videos on TV and Recording videos to VHS a tape or DVD overleaf for more information Front view Front cover Refer to Battery installation for more information Bottom view Front coverlock Tripod screw mount Video quality selector HQ High Quality mode webQ Web quality mode The selected setting HQ or webQ appears on the display screen during recording The HQ setting is recommended when planning to view video on a TV directly from the camcorder Settings Quality Approximate recording duration HQ NearDVD 30 minutes webQ GOOD 120 minutes Recording duration is based on 1 GB microSD card Actual recording Camcorder strap hole capacity depends on type of video content being recorded USB Connector ARM Extending the USB Connector ARM M4 1 Rotate the LCD screen 180 to show the USB Connector ARM 2 Rotate the USB Connector ARM 180 to extend it 3 Replace the LCD screen Refer to Connecting to a PC overleaf for more information U
4. dle of the screen To resume recording press and release PLAY PAUSE again Stop While playing or recording press and release the red RECORD button m to stop the playing or recording For self recordings the LCD screen can be rotated 180 Play To select another video refer to Selecting videos 2 Press and hold PLAY PAUSE for three seconds to play all videos If no video is selected after playback has finished recording mode will resume after 5 seconds Search forward backward Hold down to fast forward the selected video during playback Hold down lt to fast rewind the selected video during playback Pausing video playback Press PLAY PAUSE to pause playback a pause indicator Il and the remaining playback time flash at the top left corner of the screen Press PLAY PAUSE again to resume playback Selecting videos Press and release to cue the next video Back view Audio speaker Press and release lt to cue the previous video Delete 1 Press DELETE and the last recording and DELETE VIDEO appear on the screen To select another video refer to Selecting videos 2 Press and hold DELETE until the selected video is deleted 3 To delete all videos press amp hold DELETE for 3 seconds and then repeat step 2 L Take photo Press and release WEB PHOTO to take photo Zoom Volume Before or during recording During pl
5. h a new or at our option a refurbished unit The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required How to make a warranty claim Properly pack your unit Include any cables etc which were originally provided with the product We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to Thomson Inc Product Exchange Center 11721 B Alameda Avenue Socorro Texas 79927 Insure your shipment for of loss or damage Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty Anew or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regarding operating Instructions and user controls For additional information ask your dealer Installation and set up service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products which have been modified or incorpora
6. he video in larger single view mode While viewing the video click the pause II button and then click EZ Grab located next to the video to save the current screen as bitmap or jpeg file Click or under the playback screen to skip one frame forward or backward Email 1 Click the Share videos tab 2 Select Email Videos 3 Select the video s you wish to email by clicking on the checkbox next to the video s you wish to send 4 Click the EMAIL button Videos will be automatically compressed into a more email friendly WMV format and size for sending If you have a lengthy recording of 5MB or larger file you may wish to use the Upload feature instead Upload Uploading is another way to share larger videos files or to share a video with someone using dial up modem connection Click the Share videos tab Select Upload Videos from either YouTube or Box net Login to the online account provided by YouTube or Box net Registration is free Select the video you wish to upload by clicking on the button next to it Click the Upload Video button Optional Enter the email address of anyone you wish to notify of the video An email containing a hyperlink to view the video online will be sent to them No registration is required to view the video Videos will be compressed into a more web friendly WMV format and size for uploading The maximum size for a single upload is 35 MB om Ia a Edit Trim your video clips to i
7. is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help In accordance with FCC requirements changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this product CAUTION DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN BACK NO USER ALERTING YOU OF SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE IMPORTANT DANGER
8. nclude only the best footage Better yet trim several video clips and then join them together into one movie 1 Click the Edit videos tab 2 Click and drag the desired video s from the thumbnail collection to the Stage at the bottom of the page Click on a video in the Stage to load it into the edit window to the right Use the markers to set the new Start and End points of the video clip Repeat this with any or all videos in the Stage until completed You may rearrange the videos in the Stage by dragging them left or right Click on the Save button to save the new movie The original video clips will remain untouched in their current location The new movie will be saved to My Documents My Videos RCA Small Wonder Edited Movies directory gy or oo For more detailed instructions on using RCA Memory Manager please refer to the help section in the software Viewing videos on TV PWN Plug in the AV cable provided Insert the single connector end into the camcorder AV jack and connect the triple connector ends to the corresponding video yellow and audio white and red input jacks on the TV TV output standard NTSC Turn on the TV and the camcorder Switch the TV to the selected video input refer to your TV manual for instructions You may play and delete videos viewed on the TV by using the camcorder buttons VIDED AUDIO Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD Plug in
9. r to that PC the RCA Memory Manager application should open automatically Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Save To save all videos From the View videos tab click the SELECT button in the upper right corner to check all videos and then click the SAVE button To save selected videos From the View videos tab click the checkbox next to the video s you wish to save then click the SAVE button in the upper right corner All videos will be saved to the default location My Documents My Videos RCA Small Wonder Saved Videos Category Category refers to the genre or category you assigned to the video in the Video Details screen If no category was assigned the video will be saved under the default locations Default You can add descriptive information about your videos by clicking the Video Details option found on the single view mode under the View videos tab Delete Deleting can be done in both the View and Share videos tabs 1 Select the video s to be deleted by clicking on the checkbox next to the video s 2 Click the DELETE button trash icon located near the upper right corner Inthe Share videos tab you must first select Email Videos or Upload Videos before following the steps above to delete videos Playback While in the View videos tab double click any preview image thumbnail or file name depending on the viewing mode to launch t
10. se USB Extension Cable provided if USB Connector ARM is obstructed or space does not permit connection to PC Reverse the steps above to retreat the ARM Left view Managing videos on your computer Windows computer requirements Intel Pentium 4 800MHz with at least 512MB of RAM Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista SVGA or better display monitor Sound Card Video card with display settings set at a screen resolution of 800x600 or higher Windows Media Player 9 or later Available for free download at www microsoft com Connecting to a PC i 2 Extend the USB Connector ARM Refer to USB Connector ARM overleaf for more information Align the USB Connector ARM to USB jack of computer and insert Please use the supplied USB Extender Cable if the USB Connector ARM of the camcorder is obstructed or space does not permit direct connection to PC Camcorder will not record when it is connected to computer The first time you connect the camcorder to a PC the RCA Meggy application will start installation automatically Follow the instructions on screen for installation If the installation does not start automatically open My Computer and double click the EZ205 icon Double click rcasw_setup to start the installation The installation sequence will only appear the first time you connect your camcorder to a PC Each subsequent time you connect the camcorde
11. shift among month date hour and minute and press or to set the date time values 2 Press lt or gt to select DONE and then press the red RECORD button E to save settings Or press DELETE to exit without saving Date and time setting can be accessed by pressing and holding PLAY PAUSE and ON OFF together while the camcorder is turned off microSD memory card A microSD memory card is included and already inserted in the camcorder It is installed between the batteries in the front compartment To remove card push card in until a click is heard and the card will pop out slightly then remove the card To insert card align card with Card Symbol on camcorder and slide in until a click is heard The card icon Q appears on the screen with memory card inserted microSD card AEN EON o D Front compartment Using your camcorder Turn on off LCD screen 1 Press ON OFF to turn on 2 Press and hold ON OFF to turn off Camcorder will automatically turn off after 2 minutes if not in use Record Press and release the red RECORD button m after READY appears on the screen to begin recording While recording A red and the elapsed time appears at the top left corner of the screen The red recording light on the camcorder front turns on Pausing a recording Press PLAY PAUSE A pause indicator II replaces the red at the top left corner and Recording Paused flashes in the mid
12. ted into other products Products purchased or serviced outside the USA Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
13. the AV cable provided Insert the single connector end into the camcorder and connect the triple connector ends to corresponding video yellow and audio white and red inputs of the recording device VHS or DVD recorder Turn on the camcorder and the recording device Switch recording device to the video input connected to the camcorder Refer to your user manual of the recording device for instructions Start recording of your recording device and press and hold PLAY PAUSE on the camcorder for 3 seconds to play all videos on the camcorder For customer service and technical support Web www mysmallwonder com Audiovox Electronics Corp 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge NY 11788 www rcaaudiovideo com The descriptions and characteristics in this owner s manual are for the purpose of general reference 200 only and not as a guarantee In order to provide you with the highest quality product we may make changes or modifications without prior notice The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages Trademark Registered Marca Registrada Marque Depos e FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Th
14. v1 0 EN Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA Small Wonder Camcorder Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the product QuickStartGuide EZ205 RCA Small Wonder Camcorder www mysmallwonder com Getting started Battery installation 1 Push to the right and hold the front cover lock at the bottom of the camcorder 2 Slide the front cover down and then lift up to open 3 Replace or install 2 AA batteries Make sure you align the battery polarities as indicated In the case of low battery a low battery icon lt 2 will flash on the screen Please change batteries when battery icon is flashing Alkaline batteries are recommended for best results under normal use For extended video shooting Energizer e2 Lithium AA batteries are recommended 4 Replace the front cover and slide up to lock Important battery information Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type if inserted incorrectly or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged Discard leaky batteries immediately Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury When discarding batteries be sure to dispose of them in the proper manner according to your state provincial and local regulations Setting date and time 1 Press lt or gt to
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