RCA EZ409HD User Manual
v1.0 (EN)
EZ409HD RCA Small Wonder Camcorder
QuickStartGuide
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA High De nition Small Wonder Camcorder.
Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the product.
1. Content of the box
• Small Wonder Camcorder
• AC/DC adapter
• USB cable
• AV cable
• Carrying case
• Wrist strap
• Quick Start Guide
• Owner Registration card
• Warranty lea et
• 2GB microSD card (installed in the
camcorder)
2. Charging your camcorder
Please charge the battery for at least three hours before rst 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 slide and hold the Camcorder power switch to
the ON position to initiate charging.
Lift up the cover
• Use only the provided AC/DC adapter
• Image is for reference only, the AC/DC
adapter shown in the image may vary
from the actual product
3. Inserting (or removing) memory card
The camcorder internal memory will only permit minutes of recording time. A microSD memory
card is recommended for recording.
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.
As the memory card is small in size, it
is recommended to use a small coin
to help insert or remove it.
To insert card: Push the card in until
a click is heard
4. Turning on the camcorder
The camcorder has three operation modes (Video, Photo
and Playback). It is always in Video mode after switched on.
Refer to the diagram below for switching between modes.
Switch on
Press PHOTO
Slide and
hold until the
camcorder turns
on or o
Video mode 1 ( )
Press Record
Press PLAY/PAUSE
Press Record
1
In Video mode ( ), press Record to record a video.
2
In Photo mode ( ), press PHOTO to take a photo.
Playback mode
Photo mode 2 ( )
Press PHOTO
5. Selecting recording quality
Video mode
Settings
HD
Sports
WebQ
Selected recording quality
Resolutions (pixel) &
Frame Rates (FPS)
1440 x 1080 @ 30fps
848 x 480 @ 60fps
320 x 240 @ 30fps
Battery indicator
Memory card indicator
Approx. recording durations
on a 16 GB memory card
5 hours
8 hours
40 hours
6. Video recording and photo taking
3
1
2
5
4
3
Actual recording time and capacity will vary depending on type of video content being recorded, system requirements,
and other factors.
1
Start, stop, resume recording in Video mode ( ); enter
Video mode ( ) from Photo mode ( )
2
Pause recording
3
Zoom in during recording
4
Zoom out during recording
5
Enter Photo mode ( ) from Video mode ( ); take photos
in Photo mode ( )
Video recording indicator
7. Playing back or deleting recordings
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3
1
6
7
3
5
4
1
Enter Playback mode to play the most recent recording;
start or pause playback
2
Adjust volume during playback
3
Cue to previous recording
4
Cue to next recording
5
Enter Video mode ( ) from Playback mode
6
Press once to delete the last or selected recording; press
and hold for 3 seconds to delete all recordings. Follow the
instructions on screen to con rm deletion.
Enter Photo mode (
7
) from Playback mode
8. Installing RCA Memory Manager application
Connect the camcorder to your PC with the provided USB cable. The Memory Manager
application will start installation automatically4. Follow the instructions on screen for installation.
To ensure that videos can be managed and played on your PC:
• Make sure to install the included Memory Manager application.
• Use the SHARE functions of the Memory Manager for sharing videos with friends and
family. The native les from the camcorder may not play in other computers.
9. Learning more about the camcorder
Read the user manual
• Using the MENU button to set 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
5
for more information on the following:
General controls
microSD card slot
* To reset the camcorder (in case it is not
functioning properly): Slide and hold the On/o
switch for more than 10 seconds.
LCD screen
Camcorder strap hole
Recording indicator
Microphone
Lens
Video quality selector
AV output
Playback/pause
Setup menu
Recording
Audio speaker
For customer service and technical support
Please visit: www.rcaaudiovideo.com
4
If the installation does not start automatically, open My Computer and double-click the SmallWonder
icon. Then double-click rcasw_setup to start the installation.
5
The user manual (PDF le) is stored at the root level of the camcorder. To access the le, connect the
camcorder with your computer and open the drive letter associated with the camcorder. The user manual
can also be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com.
On/o switch*
USB and HDMI
video output
Delete recordings
Take photo
+/– – Volume (during
playback) or zoom
/ – Previous or
next recording; fast
rewind or forward
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