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user manual
EZ5000 series
EZ5100 series
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.
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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. • Do not install near any heat sources such as
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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. Please remove your product from the automobile when you exit, do not place your product in the trunk of your automobile, and do not leave your product in any loc
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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
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Contents Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 1 Important battery information ........................................................................................................ 2 Precautions for the unit ...................................................................................................................... 2 FCC Information ...................................
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Menu settings Using the camcorder menu ............................................................................................................... 23 Menu options and settings ............................................................................................................... 23 Connecting to external devices Viewing videos on TV .......................................................................................................................... 24 Managing videos on your com
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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 agreement THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND AUDIOVOX CORPORATION AND, AS APPLICABLE, ANY AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY, AS DEFINED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY “AUDIOVOX”), FOR THE RCA BRANDED PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM WHICH MAY INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, SOFTWARE LICENSED BY AUDI
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without notice from AUDIOVOX. (d) Upon termination of this EULA and your associated license, you shall cease all use of the Program and destroy or permanently erase the Program and all full or partial copies thereof. 4. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALI
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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. Content of the box • Small Wonder Camcorder • AC/DC adapter • USB cable • AV cable • Carrying case • Hand strap • Quick Start Guide
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3. Charging the battery • Please charge the battery for at least 3 hours before first use. • Charging is faster when the camcorder is switched off. • 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. • Once the battery is fully charged, the maximum record
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4. Inserting SD memory card • A SD memory card (not included) is recommended for recording as the camcorder internal memory will only permit minutes of recording time. 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 i
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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 Video light icon LCD brightness 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. • Refer to the following pages for m
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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 SD card slot (Lift up the cover to show the card slot) Lift up the cover Battery compartment (Lift up the cover to show the battery compartment) AV output HDMI video output (Lift up the (Lift up the cover cover to to access the access the connector) connector) Camcorder strap hole 12 12
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/ – 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 Record – Press to select item in menu Play/pause Setup menu Delete recordings USB LCD screen Video quality selector On/off switch 13 13
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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. 1 2 3 14
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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. Switch on Press PHOTO Taking photos Preview mode (read page 15) (read page 13) Auto timeout Press RECORD to start/ stop video recording Press PLAY/PAUSE Press RECORD Playback mode (read page 16) 15
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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 Approx. recording Frame Rate (FPS) durations on a 32GB memory card* HD (High Viewing on TV & Best video 1280 x 720 @ 30fps Up to 16 hours Defi nition mode) quality (EZ5000 series) HD (High Viewing on TV & Best video 1440 x 1080 @ 30f
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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. To help you foc
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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 button to stop recording. 18
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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. Video light
