user manual EZ5000 series EZ5100 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 information Warning: Your product contains a battery and charging system which is designed to work in temperatures that do not exceed 50°C (122°F). Leaving this product in a closed automobile or the trunk of an automobile where temperatures may exceed 50°C may result in permanent battery damage, fire, or explosion.
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. 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.
Contents Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 1 Important battery information ........................................................................................................ 2 Precautions for the unit ...................................................................................................................... 2 FCC Information...............................................
Menu settings Using the camcorder menu............................................................................................................... 27 Menu options and settings ............................................................................................................... 27 Connecting to external devices Viewing videos on TV ..........................................................................................................................
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Getting started Dear RCA customer, Thank you for purchasing the RCA Small Wonder Camcorder. This product will let you record videos with high definition quality. You can also 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.
3. Charging the battery • • Please charge the battery for at least 3 hours before first use. The battery can also be charged by connecting to a PC with a USB cable. Refer to page 25 for more information. 100 - 120V, 60Hz Lift up the cover • • • Use only the provided AC/DC charger Image is for reference only, the AC/DC adapter shown in the image may vary from the actual product.
4. Inserting SD memory card • A SD memory card (not included) is recommended for recording. Lift up the cover Push the card in until a click is heard • • The card icon ( ) appears on the screen with memory card inserted. 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. • • • • The camcorder has internal memory which only permits minutes of recording time.
6. Turning on the camcorder • Open the LCD screen and press the power switch until the camcorder turns on. Press and hold • "Ready" shows on the LCD screen when the camcorder is ready for recording. Recording quality LCD brightness Video light icon Memory card indicator Battery indicator (recharge when the icon is empty) • • • Press and hold power switch to turn off camcorder. The camcorder will automatically turn off after 3 minutes if not in use.
General controls General controls Take photo Zoom lever - zoom during record and preview Lens Recording indicator Microphone Video light 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) Camcorder strap hole 16 SD card slot (Lift up the cover to show the card slot) Battery compartment (Lift up the cover to show the battery compartment)
/ – 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 to select item in menu Record Play/pause Setup menu Delete recordings USB LCD screen Video quality selector On/off switch 17
Adjusting the length of the hand strap 1. Separate the Velcro. 2. Release the strap from the Velcro hook side. 3. Pull the strap to the right to shorten the length of the hand strap or to the left to extend the length of the hand strap. 4. Press the strap back on the Velcro hook side and press the Velcro loop side on it.
Operation modes There are two basic modes for operating the camcorder: Preview and Playback. The camcorder will always enter into Preview mode after 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 • Slide the Video Quality selector to select the recording quality. The selected setting (HD, Sports or WebQ) appears on the display screen during recording. Quality settings Settings Recommended for: Resolutions (pixel) and Frame Rate (FPS) Approx.
Recording videos 1. In 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 turns on. 2. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause a recording. • A pause indicator II replaces the red at the top left corner of the screen. • To resume recording, press PLAY/PAUSE. 3. Press zoom lever to zoom in or out before or during recording. 4. Press to switch on or off the video light.
5. Press to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. You can select among 8 levels of brightness. The brightness icon will be displayed accordingly. 6. Press the red RECORD 22 button to stop recording.
Taking photos To take photos 1. In Preview mode, press PHOTO to take photos. • The resolution of the photos is 12.0 mega pixel which is interpolated from 5 mega pixel sensor for EZ5100. The resolution of the photos is 8.0 mega pixel which is interpolated from 5 mega pixel sensor for EZ5000. 2. After taking photos, wait for few seconds timeout to return to Preview mode. 3. Press to switch on or off the video light. To help you focuse in dark places, switch the video light on.
Playback mode Playing back recordings 1. Press PLAY/PAUSE to enter Playback mode and start playback of the most recent recording (video/ photo). Playback indicator Current file number/Total number of files Elapsed playback time 2. Press / during playback to adjust volume (video only). 3. Hold down or to fast rewind or forward the selected video during playback. Fast forward indicator Elapsed playback time 4. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback. • Press PLAY/PAUSE again to resume playback.
5. Press to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. You can select among 8 levels of brightness. The brightness icon will be displayed accordingly. 6. To select another video, press Type of file (Video/Photo) or to cue the previous or next video. Current file number/Total number of files Duration of current file 7. If no video is selected after playback has finished, Preview mode will resume after 2 minutes.
Deleting Deleting recordings To delete the last recording: 1. Press DELETE and press / 2. Press the center of button to confirm delete. To delete all recordings: 1. Press DELETE and press 2. Press the center of 3. Press 26 / to select One. / to select All. button. to select Confirm and press the center of button to confirm delete all recordings.
Menu settings Using the camcorder menu 1. Press to show the camcorder menu on the screen. 2. Press / to highlight a menu option. LIGHTING PHOTO QUALITY TV OUTOUT AUTO 8MP NTSC (US) Press Menu to Save and Exit 3. Press to enter the highlighted menu option. 4. Press / to change the setting. LIGHTING PHOTO QUALITY TV OUTOUT AUTO 8MP NTSC (US) Press Menu to Save and Exit 5. Press to exit the current menu option. 6. Press to save settings and 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 left (white) and audio right (red) input jacks on the TV. Lift up the cover 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.
Managing videos on your computer Computer system requirements Windows® XP (SP2 or higher), Windows Vista®, or Windows® 7 • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU E6300 (or above) or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (or above) processor recommended • 1GB RAM (2GB recommended for editing HD videos) • 300 MB available hard disk space • 256 MB Graphics Card (or above) recommended • 1024 x 768 pixels, 32-bit color monitor or higher • USB Port (2.0 recommended) • Internet Access (broadband recommended) Mac 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 battery is not empty. Refer to the user manual to properly charge the camcorder before use. 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 or AC/DC adapter. • The camcorder battery may be very low.
Why file cannot be recorded or failure encountered during recording? • It is recommended to use Class 4 or higher memory cards for recording. Product registration Please go to www.rcaaudiovideo.com for online registration. Copyright warning This player is for your personal use only. Unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to copyright laws.
Size of still images: • 4000 X 3000 pixels (JPG) Recording media: • Internal memory • SD card (not included) Maximum recording time (approximate figures): Video Recording Modes Maximum recording time with 32 GB SD card HD (High Definition mode) (EZ5000 series) Up to 16 hours HD (High Definition mode) (EZ5100 series) Up to 10 hours Sports mode Up to 16 hours Web Q (Web Quality mode) Up to 80 hours Maximum no. of photos can be taken (EZ5000 series) Up to 3000 Maximum no.
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.
• 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.
