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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

• Wrist 

strap

• 

Quick Start Guide

• 

Owner Registration card

• Warranty 

leaflet

• 

2GB microSD card  (installed in the camcorder)

2. Charging the battery

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Please charge the battery for at least 3 hours 
before first use. 

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Charging is faster when the camcorder is 
switched off.

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The battery can also be charged by connecting 
to a PC with a USB cable. Refer to page 15 for 
more information. 

 

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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 

3. Inserting microSD memory card

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A microSD memory card 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

As the memory card is small in size, 
it is recommended to use 

a small 

coin

 to help insert or remove it.

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The card icon (   ) appears on the screen with 
memory card inserted. 

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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.

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Once microSD memory card is inserted, new 
recordings will be saved on the memory card.

4. Turning on the camcorder 

• 

Slide and hold the power switch 

 

until the 

camcorder turns on.

 

Slide and 

hold

• 

It is recommended to set the date and time 
before using the camcorder. Refer to "Menu 
settings" on page 13 for more information.

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"Ready" shows on the LCD screen when the 
camcorder is ready for recording.

 

Battery indicator (recharge 
when the icon is empty)

Memory card 
indicator

Recording quality

• 

Repeat this step to turn off the camcorder.

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The camcorder will automatically turn off after 2 
minutes if not in use.

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

Lift up the cover

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Summary of Contents for EZ409HD - Small Wonder Camcorder

Page 1: ...EZ409HD user manual It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time ...

Page 2: ...uipment 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 t...

Page 3: ...unit 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 Do not expose to rain or moisture Do not operate or store unit in places with frequent static electricity or electrical noise e g speaker TV set Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather Neve...

Page 4: ... photos 11 Photo Quality 11 Playback mode Playing back recordings 12 Deleting Deleting recordings 13 Menu settings Using the camcorder menu 13 Menu options and settings 13 Connecting to external devices Viewing videos on TV 14 Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD 14 Managing videos on your computer Computer system requirements 15 Connecting to a PC 15 About RCA Memory Manager 15 Viewing videos on P...

Page 5: ...inal Program unless such upgrade or update is accompanied by separate license terms and conditions in which case the terms of that separate license will govern You acknowledge and agree that AUDIOVOX may automatically download upgrades or updates to the Program software to your computer in order to update enhance and or further develop the Program 2 LICENSE RESTRICTIONS a Except for the licenses e...

Page 6: ...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 YOUR OPTION IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD PARTY S LICENSE AGREEMENT AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE ...

Page 7: ... 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 As the memory card is small in size it is recommended to use a small coin to help insert or remove it 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 t...

Page 8: ...screen USB and HDMI video output Lift up the cover to access the connectors Volume during playback or zoom Previous or next recording fast rewind or forward Microphone microSD card slot Lift up the cover to show the card slot Camcorder strap hole Panel controls To reset the camcorder if it is not functioning properly Slide and hold the On Off switch for more than 10 seconds ...

Page 9: ...lways enter into Video mode after switched on Refer to the diagram below for switching between modes and read relevant sections in the user manual for detailed operations Press RECORD to start stop video recording Press RECORD Press RECORD Photo mode read page 11 Playback mode read page 12 Video mode read page 10 Press PHOTO Press PHOTO to take photos Press PHOTO ...

Page 10: ...he recording quality The selected setting HD Sports or webQ appears on the display screen during recording Refer to the table below for more information on quality settings Light conditions can greatly affect the quality of your videos You can set to optimize the performance of the camcorder under different light sources Refer to Menu settings for more information Settings Recommended for Resoluti...

Page 11: ... taking photos press the red RECORD button to exit Photo mode and return to Video mode Photo Quality The default resolution of the photos is 8 mega pixel You can select among 3 5 8 and 12 mega pixel by going to the camcorder menu Refer to Menu settings for more information 8 mega pixel is extrapolated from 5 mega pixel sensor Photo mode You must return to Video mode before recording videos ...

Page 12: ...or Elapsed playback time 4 Press PLAY PAUSE to pause playback Press PLAY PAUSE again to resume playback Pause indicator Remaining playback time 5 To select another video press or to cue the previous or next video Type of file Video Photo Duration of current file Current file number Total number of files 6 Press the red RECORD button to return to Video mode or if no video is selected after playback...

Page 13: ...HOTO QUALITY TV OUTOUT DATE TIME Press Menu to Save and Exit AUTO 8MP NTSC US 2009 01 01 12 00 PM 3 Press to enter the highlighted menu option 4 Press or to change the setting LIGHTING PHOTO QUALITY TV OUTOUT DATE TIME Press Menu to Save and Exit NTSC US 2009 01 01 12 00 PM AUTO 5 Press to exit the current menu option 6 Press MENU to save settings and exit the camcorder menu Menu options and setti...

Page 14: ...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 and press and hold P...

Page 15: ...r to that PC the RCA Memory Manager application should open automatically Certain video codecs required to view videos on a PC are licensed under GPL Version 2 Please refer to www gnu org licenses old licenses gpl 2 0 txt Memory Manager is proprietary software licensed by Audiovox Corporation Text for the Memory Manager End User License agreement for this product can be found in the Help Section o...

Page 16: ...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 Slide the power button to turn on the camcorder after connected to PC or AC DC adapter Cannot record videos Make sure the memory space is not full for recording Available time for recording has significantly reduced Make sure you have properly selec...

Page 17: ...y The manufacturer is not responsible for lost data Additional information 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 ...

Page 18: ...EACH 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 connec...

Page 19: ...vered by the warranty A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid What we will do Provide you with a new or at our option a refurbished unit The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period For Canada Customers please ship to Audiovox Return Centre c o Genco 6685 Kennedy Road Unit 3 Door 16 Mississuaga Ontario L5T 3A5 Warranty inf...

Page 20: ...iovideo com V1 0 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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