RCA EZ300HD quick start Viewing videos on TV, Getting started, Using your camcorder

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QuickStartGuide

EZ300HD RCA Small Wonder Camcorder

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Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA High Definition Small Wonder Camcorder. Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the product.

Setting date and time

1.Press or to shift among month, date, hour and minute and press + or to set the date/time values.

2.Press or to select DONE and then press the red RECORD button to save settings. Or press DELETE to exit without saving.

Date and time setting can be accessed by pressing and holding PLAY/PAUSE and ON/OFF together while the camcorder is turned off.

Turn on/off

1.Press ON/OFF to turn on.

2.Press and hold ON/OFF to turn off.

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

Video quality selector

Refer to Recording Quality for more information.

LCD screen

For self recordings, the lens can be rotated 180o.

Play

1. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback of the most recent recording or the selected video. To select another video, refer to Selecting videos.

2. Press and hold PLAY/PAUSE for three seconds to play all videos.

• If no video is selected after playback has finished, recording mode will resume after 5 seconds.

Search forward/backward:

• Hold down to fast forward the selected video during playback.

Recording quality

Settings

Quality

Approx. recording duration*

 

 

 

HD (High Definition mode)

HD

60 minutes

 

 

 

HQ (High Quality mode)

DVD

120 minutes

 

 

 

webQ (Web Quality mode)

Good

360 minutes

 

 

 

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)

• For best output quality, use the HDMI connector at the bottom of the camcorder with an HDMI cable (not included).

2. Turn on the TV and the camcorder.

Getting started

Charging the battery

Please charge the battery for at least 3 hours before first use. The battery can only be charged with the supplied battery charger. Refer to Battery charger on the back of this guide for more information.

Battery and memory card installation

1.Slide the cover down and then lift up to open.

2.Install the rechargeable lithium battery.

Make sure you insert the battery correctly as indicated.

In the case of low battery, a low battery icon ( ) will flash on the screen. Please recharge the battery when battery icon is flashing.

3.Your camcorder has 2 GB internal memory. To boost the memory, install an SD memory card. Align card with Card Symbol on camcorder and slide in until a click is heard. The card

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

When the internal memory is full, recording will stop. Press the record button again to begin recording to the SD card.

To remove card, push card in until a click is heard and the card will pop out slightly, then remove the card.

4. Push the cover down and slide up to close.

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Using your camcorder

Microphone

Recording indicator

Lens

Macro mode

Select the flower icon to take close-up shots

Bottom view

HDMI video output

Tripod screw

Lift up the cover to show the

mount

connector.

 

Record

Press and release the red RECORD button (after “READY” appears on the screen) to begin recording.

While recording:

A red and the elapsed time appears at the top left corner of the screen.

The red recording light on the camcorder front turns on.

Pausing a recording:

Press PLAY/PAUSE.

A pause indicator II replaces the red at the top left corner and “Recording Paused” flashes in the middle of the screen.

To resume recording, press and release PLAY/ PAUSE again.

Stop

While playing or recording, press and release the red RECORD button to stop the playing or recording.

Back view

• Hold down to fast rewind the selected video during playback.

Pausing video playback:

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback (a pause indicator II and the remaining playback time flash at the top left corner of the screen).

• Press PLAY/PAUSE again to resume playback.

Selecting videos:

• Press and release to cue the next video.

• Press and release to cue the previous video.

Delete

1. Press DELETE and the last recording and “DELETE VIDEO ?” appear on the screen.

• To select another video, refer to Selecting videos.

2. Press and hold DELETE until the selected video is deleted.

3. To delete all videos, press & hold DELETE for 3 seconds and then repeat step 2.

Take photo

• Press and release PHOTO to take photo (photo resolution: 5.0 mega pixels).

The selected setting (HD, HQ or webQ) appears on the display screen during recording.

The HD setting is recommended when planning to view video on a TV directly from the

 

camcorder.

* Recording duration is based on 2 GB internal memory. Actual recording capacity depends on type of video content being recorded.

USB Connector ARM

Extending the USB Connector ARM:

1. Press down on the USB Connector ARM button.

2. Slide out to extend the Connector ARM.

Refer to “Connecting to a PC” for more information.

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Use USB Extension Cable (provided) if USB Connector ARM is

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obstructed or space does not permit connection to PC.

 

To retreat the ARM, press down on the USB Connector ARM

 

 

button and slide in.

 

AV output

Audio/Video output for connecting to TV or other AV equipment with the included AV cable.

• Refer to “Viewing videos on TV” and “Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD” for more information.

Right view

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Switch the TV to the selected video input (refer to your TV manual for instructions).

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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).

For best output quality, use the HDMI connector at the bottom of the camcorder with an

HDMI cable (not included).

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.

Back view of

the battery

Battery and memory card cover

Front view

Audio speaker

Zoom

Before or during recording:

Press + to zoom in.

Press to zoom out.

Volume

During playback:

Press + to increase volume.

Press to decrease volume.

Hand strap hole

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EZ300HD specifications

The RCA EZ300HD is a compact and versatile digital camcorder designed for users looking to capture high-definition video with ease. This innovative device is perfect for both amateur videographers and seasoned professionals who value portability and functionality.

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The device boasts a 3-inch LCD touchscreen that offers easy navigation through menus and settings. This user-friendly interface allows for quick adjustments and playback, making it simple for anyone to capture the moment without fumbling with complicated controls. Additionally, the EZ300HD features a built-in microphone for high-quality audio recording, which pairs seamlessly with its video capabilities.

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