user manual EZ1100 series It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.
Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth.
Important battery precautions • Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery that is not intended to be recharged, do not incinerate, and do not puncture. • Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries, may leak if left in your product for a long period of time. Remove the batteries from the product if you are not going to use it for a month or more.
FCC Information Note: This 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.
Contents Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 1 Important battery precautions ........................................................................................................ 2 Ecology...................................................................................................................................................... 2 Precautions for the unit ........................
Connecting to external devices Viewing videos on TV .......................................................................................................................... 24 Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD ......................................................................................... 24 Managing videos on your computer Computer system requirements ...................................................................................................... 25 Connecting to a PC .................
End user license agreement This is a copy of the EULA that you need to agree to in order to use this product. End user license tagreement IMPORTANT: THIS WINDOW CONTAINS TWO SEPARATE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENTS (“EULA”): 1) THE AUDIOVOX CORPORATION EULA AND 2) THE ARCSOFT CORPORATION EULA.
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Getting started Dear RCA customer, Thank you for purchasing the RCA Small Wonder Camcorder. You can manage your recordings on your computer with the RCA Memory Manager included with this product. To start using your camcorder, please follow the setup instructions in the following pages. 1. Content of the box • • • • • • Small Wonder Camcorder 4 x AAA batteries USB cable CD-rom AV cable Quick Start Guide 2. Battery Installation 3 2 4 1 Push (to the right) to unlock. • 12 Observe the polarities.
3. Inserting SD memory card • An SD memory card (not included) is needed for recording. Lift up the cover As the memory card is small in size, it is recommended to use a small coin to help insert or remove it. 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. Internal memory is not available.
5. Resetting the camcorder • To reset the camcorder (if it is not functioning properly), remove the batteries and re-install. 6. Setting date and time • 14 It is recommended to set the date and time before using the camcorder. Refer to the Menu settings section for more information.
General controls General controls SD card slot (Lift up the cover to show the card slot) Recording indicator Microphone On/off switch Lens USB (Lift up the cover to access the connector) Camcorder strap hole Tripod screw hole AV output LCD screen Delete recordings Play/pause MODE Setup menu Record Audio speaker Switch between Photo preview and Video preview modes +/– Adjust volume during playback; zoom during record and preview / – Skip to previous or next recording 15
Operation modes There are three basic modes for operating the camcorder: Video preview mode, Photo preview mode and Playback mode. It will always launch in video preview mode after being switched on. Refer to the diagram below for switching between modes and read relevant sections in the user manual for detailed operations.
Recording videos Recording quality 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In Video preview mode, press MENU to show the camcorder menu. Press - or + to highlight Quality within the Video Menu Press RECORD to select Quality which will then expose the choices of HQ and WebQ. Press - or + to highlight the desired Quality from HQ or WebQ, then press REC to save that setting. Press MENU to exit the camcorder menu. The selected setting (HQ or WebQ) appears on the display screen during preview.
Recording videos 1. In Video preview mode, press the red RECORD button to begin recording. Video recording indicator Elapsed time • While recording, the red recording light on the camcorder front will turn on. 2. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause a recording. Pause indicator Elapsed time replaces the red RECORD indicator • A pause indicator • To resume recording, press PLAY/PAUSE . 3. Press + or – to zoom in or out before or during recording. 4. Press the red RECORD 18 button to stop recording.
Taking photos To take photos 1. In Photo preview mode, press RECORD • to take photos. The photo resolution is 3 megapixels which is interpolated from a 1 megapixel sensor. 2. After taking a photo, please allow a few seconds for image processing before the next photo can be taken.
Playback mode Playing back recordings 1. Press PLAY/PAUSE photo). to enter Playback mode and start playback of the most recent recording (video/ Type of file (Video/ Current file number/Total number of files Photo) 2. Press + or – during playback to adjust volume (video only). 3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback. • again to resume playback.
4. To select another video, press or to cue the previous or next video. Type of file (Video/Photo) Current file number/Total number of files 5. When video playback stops, press MODE RECORD to stop video playback) or RECORD to return to Video preview mode.
Deleting To delete one recording 1. Press or in Playback mode to select file. 2. Press DELETE. 3. Press + or - to select One. 4. Press the red RECORD button. 5. Press + or - to select Yes and press the red RECORD button to confirm delete. To delete all recordings 1. Press DELETE in Playback mode and press + or - to select All. 2. Press the red RECORD button. 3. Press + or - to select Confirm and press the red RECORD 22 button to confirm deletion of all recordings.
Menu settings Using the camcorder menu 1. To access the menu for photo taking, press MENU in Photo preview mode. To access the menu for video taking, press MENU in Video preview mode. 2. Press + or – to highlight a menu option. 3. Press RECORD to enter the highlighted menu option. 4. Press + or – to change the setting. 5. Press RECORD to save settings. 6. Press MENU to exit the camcorder menu.
Connecting to external devices Viewing videos on TV 1. Plug in the AV cable (provided) – Insert the single connector end into the camcorder (AV jack) and connect the double connector ends to the corresponding video (yellow) and audio (white) input jacks on the TV. 2. Turn on the TV and the camcorder. 3. Switch the TV to the selected video input. • Refer to your TV manual for instructions. 4. You may play and delete videos viewed on the TV by using the camcorder buttons.
Managing videos on your computer Computer system requirements Windows: Windows® XP (SP2 or higher) or Windows Vista™ or Windows® 7 • Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon processor • 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended) • 300 MB available hard disk space • 1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color monitor or higher • Internet Access (broadband recommended) Macintosh: OS X 10.5,10.
About RCA Memory Manager The included RCA Memory Manager application lets you: • Browse and play videos • Delete videos • Save videos to your computer • Edit videos by simply drag-and-drop For more detailed instructions on using RCA Memory Manager, please refer to the help section in the software. Viewing videos on PC To ensure that videos can be managed and played on your PC: • Make sure to install the included Memory Manager application. * The application is also available for free download at www.
Additional information Tips and troubleshooting Cannot turn on the camcorder. • Make sure the batteries are in good condition. SD card cannot be detected by camcorder. • Make sure the SD card is inserted properly. Remove and insert the card from the card slot again when the camcorder is powered off. Camcorder not turned on after connected to PC. • The camcorder battery may be very low. Slide the power button to turn on the camcorder after connecting to PC. Cannot record videos.
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Technical specifications Battery: • 4 x AAA battery Size and frame rate of video recordings: • HQ mode: 640 x 480 pixels @ 30fps (MJPEG video compression, AVI file format) • WebQ mode: 320 x 240 pixels @ 30fps (MJPEG video compression, AVI file format) Size of still images: • 640 x 480 pixels (JPG) Recording media: • SD card (not included) Maximum recording time (approximate figures): Video Recording Modes Maximum recording time with 32 GB SD card HQ (High Quality mode) 22 hours WebQ (Web Quality mode)
Warranty information 12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to RCA Camcorders AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
Warranty information • Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes, memory cards, cables, etc. which were originally provided with the product. However DO NOT return any removable batteries, even if batteries were included with the original purchase. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials. Ship to Audiovox Electronics Corp. Attn: Service Department. 150 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge N.Y.
Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change. The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. Visit http://store.audiovox.com to find the best accessories for your products. © 2011 Audiovox Accessories Corporation 111 Congressional Blvd.
