RCA Small Wonder EZ1100 Series User Manual

user manual

It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.

EZ1100 series

Important safety instructions

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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 radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer serviceable
components.

• The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

• If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix types and make sure they are inserted

correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them to leak.

• Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately. They may cause skin burns or other personal

injury.

• Please help to protect the environment by recycling or disposing of batteries according to federal,

state, and local regulations.
WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Ecology

Help protect the environment - we recommend that you dispose of used batteries by putting them
into specially designed receptacles.

Precautions for the unit

• Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place;

condensation problems may result.

• Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in direct sunlight. Exposure to

direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.

• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.

• The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.

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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.

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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Audiovox could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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.

Manufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Accessories Corporation
111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350
Carmel, IN 46032

1-317-810-4880 ( No technical /product support is available via this number. This phone number is for
r

egulatory matters only.)

Visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for technical support

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

RCA

EZ1100

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Contents

Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................1

Important battery precautions ........................................................................................................ 2

Ecology ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Precautions for the unit ......................................................................................................................2

FCC Information ................................................................................. 3

Contents ............................................................................................. 4

End user license agreement

End user license tagreement ............................................................................................................6

Getting started

1. Content of the box ........................................................................................................................... 12

2. Battery Installation ...........................................................................................................................12

3. Inserting SD memory card ............................................................................................................ 13

4. Turning on the camcorder ........................................................................................................... 13

5. Resetting the camcorder ............................................................................................................... 14

6. Setting date and time .....................................................................................................................14

General controls

General controls .................................................................................................................................... 15

Operation modes .................................................................................................................................. 16

Recording videos

Recording quality .................................................................................................................................. 17

Quality settings ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Recording videos ................................................................................................................................... 18

Taking photos

To take photos ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Playback mode

Playing back recordings ...................................................................................................................... 20

Deleting

To delete one recording ..................................................................................................................... 22

To delete all recordings ....................................................................................................................... 22

Menu settings

Using the camcorder menu ...............................................................................................................23

Menu options and settings ...............................................................................................................23

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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 ............................................................................................................................... 25

About RCA Memory Manager .......................................................................................................... 26

Viewing videos on PC .......................................................................................................................... 26

Using camcorder as Web Camera in PC

Additional information

Tips and troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................27

Visiting RCA website ............................................................................................................................ 28

Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 29

Warranty information

12 Month Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................. 30

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End user license agreement

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. BY INSTALLING THE

FOLLOWING PROGRAM OR CLICKING ON THE ACEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE PROGRAM, COPYING OR
OTHERWISE USING THE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ EACH EULA,
UNDERSTAND EACH EULA, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EACH EULA.

1. AUDIOVOX CORPORATION EULA

AUDIOVOX CORPORATION

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE!

THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND
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(COLLECTIVELY “AUDIOVOX”), FOR THE RCA BRANDED PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE
APPLICATION/DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM WHICH MAY INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE
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1. LICENSE
(a) Under this EULA, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-sublicenseable, non-assignable and non­transferable (except as expressly set forth below) license (i) to use and install the Program on a single
workstation, and (ii) to make one (1) copy of the Program into any machine-readable form for backup of
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conditions of this EULA. If you transfer the Program, you must at the same time either transfer all copies
to the same party or destroy any copies not transferred.
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This is a copy of the EULA that you need to agree to in order to use this product.

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intellectual property rights.
(c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not perform at the level of a final code release. In
such case, the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program may be downloaded
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Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS 252.227-7013, or FAR

52.227-19, or in FAR 52.227-14 Alt. III, as applicable.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION
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(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
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PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND
NOT AUDIOVOX, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR
OR CORRECTION.
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some applicable laws. As a result, the above
exclusion may not apply to you, and you may have other rights depending on the law that applies to you.

5. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
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any copies thereof are owned by AUDIOVOX, its Licensors or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property
rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the Program is the property of the
respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property
laws and treaties. This license grants you no rights to use such content. All rights not expressly granted are
reserved by AUDIOVOX or its Licensors.

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6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS
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INTENDED RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.

7. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT
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INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE.
AUDIOVOX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY’S SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR
YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.

8. GOVERNING LAW
If you acquired this A/V Device in the United States, this EULA shall be governed and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws principles. If
you acquired this A/V Device outside the United States or the European Union, then local law may apply.

9. GENERAL TERMS
This EULA can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and AUDIOVOX, and changes from
the terms and conditions of this EULA made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this
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remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. This EULA is the
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relating to the subject matter of this hereof. AUDIOVOX’S Licensors shall be considered third party
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“AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY” shall mean any person, corporation, or other organization, domestic or foreign,
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10. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA
You agree that Audiovox and its subsidiaries may collect and use technical and related information that
does not personally identify you, including but not limited to offers opted into by you with Audiovox
partners, technical information about your computer, system and application software, IP address and
peripherals, that is gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support
and other services to you (if any) related to the RCA Memory Manager Software and to verify compliance
with the terms of this License. Audiovox may use this information, as long as it is in a form that does not
personally identify you, to improve our products or to provide services or technologies to you.

2. ARCSOFT CORPORATION EULA

ARCSOFT CORPORATION

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE DOWNLOADING OR INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE!

The following is a legal software license agreement between you, the software end user, and ArcSoft, Inc.
Carefully read this license agreement before using the relevant ArcSoft software ("Software"). Installing the
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1. Grant of License. This license permits you to use one copy of the Software included in this package or
product on any single computer. For each software licensee, the program can be "in use" on only one
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or installed into the hard disk or other permanent memory of a computer or other hardware device. A
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for the sole purpose of distribution to other computers. You may not modify, translate, reverse assemble,
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accompanying documentation, and any copy of the foregoing, shall remain the sole and exclusive
property of ArcSoft and/or its third party licensors. You agree to abide by the copyright law and all other
applicable laws. You acknowledge that the Software contains valuable confidential information and trade
secrets of ArcSoft and/or its third party licensors.

4. Software Updates. The Software may sync up with ArcSoft's servers to check for available updates to the
Software, such as bug fixes, patches, enhanced functions, missing plug-ins and new versions (collectively,
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for permission before downloading an updated version. By installing the Software and not disabling the
automated check for Updates, you hereby agree to automatically request and receive Updates from
ArcSoft's servers.

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5. Warranty Disclaimer. NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THIS
SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES FOR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY, AND ARCSOFT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED HEREIN. YOU ASSUME THE
ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE
DEFECTIVE, YOU, AND NOT ARCSOFT OR AN AUTHORIZED RESELLER, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF
NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
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FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

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SET FORTH ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL ARCSOFT AND ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER
PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EXPENSES,
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SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ARCSOFT OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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United States or foreign government licenses.

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Software and related documentation are deemed to be "commercial computer software" and "commercial
computer software documentation," respectively, pursuant to DFAR Section 227.7202 and FAR Section

12.212(b), as applicable. Any use, modification, reproduction, release, performing, displaying or disclosing
of the Software and/or the related documentation by the United States government shall be governed
solely by the Terms of this Agreement and shall be prohibited except to the extent expressly permitted by
the Terms of this Agreement. Any technical data provided that is not covered by the above provisions is
deemed to be "technical data commercial items" pursuant to DFAR Section 227.7015(a). Any use,
modification, reproduction, release, performing, displaying or disclosing of such technical data shall be
governed by the Terms of DFAR Section 227.7015(b).

9. High Risk Activities. The Software is not fault-tolerant and is not designed or intended for use in

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hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, or any other application in which the failure of
the Software could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or property damage
(collectively, "High Risk Activities"). ARCSOFT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES.

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identifying information such as your name, phone number, address, and email address. ArcSoft will not
share or sell such information with any third party except as necessary to provide products you've
requested.

11. Usage Tracking. To improve product usability, ArcSoft may log information about the usage information
of selected product features. Such usage information will not be collected with any corresponding
identifying information so that usage anonymity will be preserved.

12. Termination. Your rights with respect to the Software may be terminated, either immediately or after a
notice period not exceeding thirty (30) days, upon unauthorized copying of the Software or failure to
comply with the restrictions contained in this license agreement. Upon Termination of the license, you
shall return all copies of the Software to the party from which the Software was acquired.

13. Governing Law. If this product was purchased in the United States, this Agreement is governed by the
laws of the state of California; otherwise, local laws may apply.

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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

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2

3

4

Push (to the right) to
unlock.

Observe the polarities.

Slide up to lock.

• The camcorder can also be powered by USB. Refer to Connecting to a PC section for connecting details.

When the camcorder is connected to a PC, three options will be displayed: USB connect, Web cam and
USB power. Press + or - to select USB power and press RECORD

to confirm.

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3. Inserting SD memory card

• An SD memory card (not included) is needed for recording.

Lift up the cover

Push the card in
until a click is heard

As the memory card is small in size,
it is recommended to use a small
coin to help insert or remove it.

• 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.

4. Turning on the camcorder

• Slide and hold the power switch until the camcorder turns on.

Slide and

hold

Battery indicator

Memory card
indicator

Recording quality

• Slide and hold the power switch to turn off the camcorder.

• The camcorder will automatically turn off after 3 minutes if not in use.

• Refer to the following pages for more information on recording and other operations.

Internal memory is not available. An SD memory card is recommended for recording. (SD
memory card not included)

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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

• It is recommended to set the date and time before using the camcorder. Refer to the Menu settings

section for more information.

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General controls

MODE

Lens

Recording indicator

On/off switch

AV output

Play/pause

Setup menu

Record

Audio speaker

LCD screen

USB (Lift up the cover to
access the connector)

+/– Adjust volume during playback; zoom during
r

ecord and preview

/ – Skip to previous or next recording

Microphone

SD card slot (Lift up the cover to show the card slot)

Camcorder strap hole

General controls

Delete
recordings

Switch
bet

ween
Photo
preview and
Video preview
modes

Tripod screw hole

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Switch on

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

belo

w for switching between modes and read relevant sections in the user manual for detailed operations.

Press

MODE

Press

MODE

Press PLAY/PAUSE

To end Playback mode, simply press

RECORD

which will then return
the camcorder to Video preview
mode

Photo preview

mode2

(read Taking photos

section)

Playback mode

(read Playback
mode section)

Video preview

mode

1

(read Recording

videos section)

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Recording quality

1. In Video preview mode, press MENU to show the camcorder menu.

2. Press - or + to highlight Quality within the Video Menu

3. Press RECORD to select Quality which will then expose the choices of HQ and WebQ.

4. Press - or + to highlight the desired Quality from HQ or WebQ, then press REC to save that setting.

5. Press MENU to exit the camcorder menu. The selected setting (HQ or WebQ) appears on the display
screen during preview.

Recording videos

Settings Recommended for: Resolutions (pixel) and

Frame Rate (FPS)

Approx. recording
durations on a 32GB
SD memory card*

HQ mode Viewing on TV & High video

quality

640 x 480 @ 30fps 22 hours

WebQ (Web
Quality mode)

Uploading to and viewing
on the web

320 x 240 @ 30fps 33 hours

* Actual recording time and capacity will vary depending on type of video content being recorded, system
requirements, and other factors.

Quality settings

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Recording videos

1. In Video preview mode, press the red RECORD button to begin recording.

Elapsed time

Video recording indicator

• While recording, the red recording light on the camcorder front will turn on.

2. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause a recording.

Elapsed time

Pause indicator

• A pause indicator

replaces the red RECORD indicator at the top left corner of the screen.

• To resume recording, press PL

AY/PAUSE .

3. Press + or – to zoom in or out before or during recording.

4. Press the red RECORD

button to stop recording.

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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.

Taking photos

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Playing back recordings

1. Press PLAY/PAUSE to enter Playback mode and start playback of the most recent recording (video/
photo).

Type of file (Video/
Photo)

Current file number/Total number of files

2. Press + or – during playback to adjust volume (video only).

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE again to resume playback.

Pause indicator

Remaining
playback time

Playback mode

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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 or RECORD to return to Video preview mode. (Press
RECORD to stop video playback)

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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 Ye s 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

button to confirm deletion of all recordings.

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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.

Menu options and settings

Menu options Available settings

Video Quality HQ/WebQ

Date YYYY-MM-DD

Time HR : MM AM

Language English, Francais, Espanol

TV Output NTSC(US), PAL

Key tone On, O

Format

1

Yes, No

Restore Settings Yes, No

System Info Show the current  rmware version

1

Format the camcorder will remove all data files. Backup your media before formatting the camcorder.

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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.

Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD

1. Plug in the AV cable (provided) – Insert the single connector end into the camcorder and connect the

double connector ends to corresponding video (yellow) and audio (white) inputs of the recording
device (VHS or DVD recorder).

2. Turn on the camcorder and the recording device.

3. Switch recording device to the video input connected to the camcorder.

• Refer to your user manual of the recording device for instructions.

4. Start recording of your recording device. Press PLAY/PAUSE to playback the file you wish to record.

After finishing current video or photo playback, press

to skip to next video or photo and then press

PLAY/PAUSE

to start playback (Video file only).

The default TV output standard is NTSC. You can switch it to PAL standard by going to the
camcorder menu. Refer to "Menu settings" for more information.

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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 10.5,10.6

• Intel Core Duo processor (or higher)

• 768 MB RAM (1GB recommended)

• 300 MB free hard drive space for program installation

• 1024 x 768 pixels or higher recommended

• Internet Access (broadband recommended)

Connecting to a PC

1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the connection jack. USB connector standard: mini-B

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer.

Lift up the cover

USB port of
your computer

USB cable

3. There are three options: USB connect, Web cam and USB power. Press + or - to select USB connect and
press RECORD

to confirm.

4. Place the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM tray.

5. W

indows: To access the Memory Manager 3 installer, go to My Computer (XP users) /go to Computer
(Vista and 7 users) in the Start menu, find and open the drive letter associated with the CD rom and
then double-click the MemoryMgr3_Windows_Installer. exe file to launch the installer. The RCA
Detective application is installed with Memory Manager 3 and will automatically run the Memory
Manager 3 application when your camcorder is connected to the PC.

Mac: To access the Memory Manager 3 installer, double-click the CD rom volume. Double-click the

RCAMacInstallers.dmg disk image in the CD rom volume. Locate the RCAMacInstallers volume on
the desktop and Double-click on it. Double-click the MemoryMgr3 Mac Installer file in the
RCAMacInstallers volume to start the installation. After the Memory Manager 3 installation has

completed, double-click the RCA Detective Installer file in the RCAMacInstallers volume to install the
RCA Detective application, which will automatically run the Memory Manager 3 application when your
camcorder is connected to the Mac.

Managing videos on your computer

• Camcorder cannot record while connected to the PC.

• Memory Manager is proprietary software licensed by Audiovox Corporation.

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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

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.rcaaudiovideo.com
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

For more detailed instructions on using RCA Memory Manager, please refer to the help section
in the software.

To use the camcorder as a Web Camera in your PC, a driver file is needed. Please go to
www.rcaaudiovideo.com to download the file.

After downloading the driver file, follow the instructions and complete the installation.

Connect the camcorder to the PC, after the camcorder displays the selection menu, select the Web Cam
option and press RECORD

. Now the camcorder is connected as Web Camera to the PC.

Using camcorder as Web Camera in PC

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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.

• Make sure the memory space is not full.

Available time for recording has significantly reduced.

•

Make sure you have properly selected the video recording quality before recording.

The recording time and date are incorrect.

• Make sure you have properly set the date and time in the setting menu. Refer to "Menu settings" for
more information.

The keytone is annoying. Can it be switched off?

• Yes. Refer to the Menu settings section for more information.

No sound when playing back recordings.

• Adjust the volume by pressing + or – during playback.

Pictures are distorted when videos are played back via connected TV set.

• Make sure you have correctly selected the TV output system (PAL or NTSC) from the setting menu. Refer
to the Menu settings section for more information.

Can I retrieve deleted videos and photos?

• Unfortunately, deleted videos cannot be retrieved.

The camcorder is not functioning properly.

• Remove and re-install batteries, and then turn on again. If problem still exist, replace with new batteries.

Cannot view recorded videos on PC.

• Install the included Memory Manager software and use it to view videos on your PC.

My friends cannot view the videos I have sent them.

• Use the SHARE functions of the Memory Manager for sharing videos with friends and family. The native
files from the camcorder may not play in other computers.

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Visiting RCA website

Please visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for:

• Latest software and firmware

• RCA Memory Manager Software

• User manual

• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

• Customer service and technical support information

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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) 33 hours

* Actual recording time and capacity will vary depending on type of video content being recorded, system
r

equirements, and other factors.

LCD screen:

• 1.8

inches

Microphone:

• Mono microphone

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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.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof
of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the
Company at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast or internet service, to costs incurred for installation,
removal or reinstallation of product, to corruptions caused by computer viruses, spyware or other malware,
to loss of media, files, data or content, or to damage to tapes, discs, removable memory devices or cards,
speakers, accessories, computers, computer peripherals, other media players, home networks or vehicle
electrical systems.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has
suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect,
accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE
COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED
ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or representative is
authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the
sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Recommendations before returning your product for a warranty claim:

• If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3 player, voice recorder, camcorder, digital
photo frame, etc), it is recommended to make periodic backup copies of content stored on the product.
If applicable, before shipping a product, make a back up copy of content or data stored on the device.
Also, it is advisable to remove any personal content which you would not want exposed to others. IT IS
LIKELY THAT CONTENTS AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING SERVICE AND
REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA, OR FOR THE
SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE. Product will be returned
with factory default settings, and without any pre-loaded content which may have been installed in the
originally purchased products. Consumer will be responsible for reloading data and content. Consumer
will be responsible to restore any personal preference settings.

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• 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. 11788

1-800-645-4994

For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5

Warranty information

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.

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