RCA EZ215, EZ205 quick start Managing videos on your computer, Viewing videos on TV

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Managing videos on your computer

Windows computer requirements

Intel Pentium 4 800MHz with at least 512MB of RAM

Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™

SVGA or better display monitor

Sound Card

Video card with display settings set at a screen resolution of 800x600 or higher

Windows Media Player 9 or later*

* Available for free download at www.microsoft.com

Connecting to a PC

1. Extend the USB Connector ARM.

• Refer to “USB Connector ARM” overleaf for more information.

2. Align the USB Connector ARM to USB jack of computer and insert.

Please use the supplied USB Extender Cable if the USB Connector ARM of the camcorder is obstructed or space does not permit direct connection to PC.

• Camcorder will not record when it is connected to computer.

3.The first time you connect the camcorder to a PC,

the RCA application will start installation

automatically. Follow the instructions on screen for installation.

Save

To save all videos:

From the View videos tab, click the SELECT button in the upper right corner to check all videos and then click the SAVE button.

To save selected videos:

From the View videos tab, click the checkbox next to the video(s) you wish to save then click the SAVE button in the upper right corner.

All videos will be saved to the default location: My Documents\My Videos\RCA Small Wonder\Saved Videos\”Category”. (Category refers to the genre or category you assigned to the video in the Video Details screen.) If no category was assigned, the video will be saved under the default locations, …\Default.

You can add descriptive information about your videos by clicking the Video Details option found on the single view mode under the View videos tab.

Delete

Deleting can be done in both the View and Share videos tabs.

1.Select the video(s) to be deleted by clicking on the checkbox next to the video(s).

2.Click the DELETE button (trash icon) located near the upper right corner.

In the Share videos tab, you must first select Email Videos or Upload Videos before following the steps above to delete videos.

4. Click the EMAIL button.

Videos will be automatically compressed into a more email friendly WMV format and size for sending. If you have a lengthy recording of 5MB or larger file, you may wish to use the Upload feature instead.

Upload

Uploading is another way to share larger videos/files or to share a video with someone using dial-up modem connection.

1.Click the Share videos tab.

2.Select Upload Videos from either YouTube or Box.net

3.Login to the online account provided by YouTube or Box.net. (Registration is free)

4.Select the video you wish to upload by clicking on the button next to it.

5.Click the Upload Video button.

Optional: Enter the email address of anyone you wish to notify of the video. An email containing a hyperlink to view the video online will be sent to them. No registration is required to view the video.

Videos will be compressed into a more web friendly WMV format and size for uploading. The maximum size for a single upload is 35 MB.

Edit

Trim your video clips to include only the best footage. Better yet, trim several video clips and then join them together into one movie.

1. Click the Edit videos tab.

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.

TV output standard: NTSC

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 and press and hold PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder for 3 seconds to play all videos on the camcorder.

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.

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.

In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

Manufacturer/ Responsible party

Audiovox Electronics Corp,

150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788

1-877-932-2269

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:

Model No.

Date of Purchase

Place of Purchase Serial No.

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.

Technical Specification

Product: Digital Camera Recorder

Brand: RCA

Model: EZ205, EZ215

Electrical Consumption: 2 x AA Battery

Warranty information

12 Month Limited Warranty

Applies to RCA Audio/Video Products

AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS 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.

How to make a warranty claim:

If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3

 

player, digital voice recorder, 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.

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.

Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also

 

print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send

 

via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

 

Audiovox Electronics Corp.

 

Attn: Service Department.

 

150 Marcus Blvd.

 

Hauppauge N.Y. 11788

 

1-800-645-4994

Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Audiovox accepts no

 

liability in case of damage or loss en route to Audiovox.

If the installation does not start automatically, open My Computer and double-click the SmallWonder icon. Double-click rcasw_setup to start the installation.

The installation sequence will only appear the first time you connect your camcorder to a PC. Each subsequent time you connect the camcorder to that PC, the RCA Memory Manager application should open automatically.

Playback

While in the View videos tab, double-click any preview image, thumbnail or file name (depending on the viewing mode) to launch the video in larger single view mode.

While viewing the video, click the pause “II” button and then click EZ Grab™ located next to the video to save the current screen as bitmap or jpeg file. Click + or under the playback screen to skip one frame forward or backward.

Email

2.

Click and drag the desired video(s) from the thumbnail collection to the Stage at the

 

bottom of the page.

3.

Click on a video in the Stage to load it into the edit window to the right.

4.

Use the markers to set the new Start and End points of the video clip.

5.

Repeat this with any or all videos in the Stage until completed.

6.

You may rearrange the videos in the Stage by dragging them left or right.

7.

Click on the Save button to save the new movie.

The original video clips will remain untouched in their current location. The new movie will be saved to My Documents\My Videos\ RCA Small Wonder\Edited Movies directory.

For customer service and technical support

Web: www.mysmallwonder.com

RCA

EZ205-A

RCA

EZ215-A

IMPORTADOR PARA MEXICO:

Audiovox Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Ejercito Nacional 436 Piso 3

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

Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service

 

not covered 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

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

1.Click the Share videos tab.

2.Select Email Videos.

3.Select the video(s) you wish to email by clicking on the checkbox next to the video(s) you wish to send.

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

The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

Audiovox Electronics Corp.

150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788

www.rcaaudiovideo.com

©2008 Audiovox Electronics Corp. Trademark Registered Marca Registrada Marque Deposée

WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Col. Chapultepec Morales C.P. 11570

Mexico, D.F.

AME0712174Y4

EXPORTADOR:

Audiovox Electronics Corp

150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY11788.

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.

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EZ215, EZ205 specifications

The RCA EZ205 is a compact and user-friendly digital camcorder designed for those who want to capture high-quality videos without the complexity often associated with more advanced models. This camcorder stands out with its ease of use, making it an excellent choice for beginners and casual users.

One of the primary features of the RCA EZ205 is its ability to record in 720p HD resolution. This ensures that users can capture their memories with clarity and detail, making it ideal for family gatherings, vacations, and other special occasions. The incorporation of a 1.3-megapixel CMOS sensor further enhances image quality, allowing users to experience vibrant colors and low-light performance that surpasses traditional camcorders in its class.

The EZ205 is equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD display that provides a clear view of what is being recorded. The display can be easily flipped for self-recording, making it convenient for vloggers or anyone interested in creating personal content. This feature, combined with the camcorder's lightweight design, enables effortless portability, allowing users to take it anywhere without feeling burdened.

Another significant aspect of the RCA EZ205 is its built-in digital zoom capability. With a 16x zoom, users can capture distant subjects with clarity, an essential feature for events or wildlife photography. Focus adjustment is straightforward, allowing for rapid changes to ensure that the subject remains in sharp focus, regardless of distance.

The EZ205 utilizes flash memory for storage, and it supports multiple storage options, including SD and SDHC cards, making it easy to expand storage capacity as needed. This flexibility allows users to record longer videos without the worry of running out of space. Furthermore, the camcorder is equipped with a USB port for quick and easy video transfer to computers, simplifying the sharing and editing process.

In terms of power, the RCA EZ205 is designed to be energy-efficient, utilizing a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides extended shooting time. Additionally, the camcorder offers built-in video editing features, including the ability to trim footage and add simple effects directly on the device, which adds an extra layer of convenience.

Overall, the RCA EZ205 is a versatile and accessible camcorder perfect for anyone looking to capture life's moments in high definition. Its combination of user-friendly features, portability, and quality make it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced videographers alike.