RCA 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.

2.

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

Viewing videos on TV

1. Plug in the AV cable (provided) – Insert the single connector end into the camcorder (AV jack) and connect the triple connector ends to the corresponding video (yellow) and audio (white and red) 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 triple connector ends to corresponding video (yellow) and audio (white and red) 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

Electrical Consumption: 2 x AA Battery

U.S. Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

One year from date of purchase. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

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.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were

originally provided with the product. 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:

Thomson Inc.,

Product Exchange Center,

11721 B Alameda Avenue,

Socorro, Texas 79927

• Insure your shipment for of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no

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

Product Registration:

Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:

THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If the installation does not start automatically, open My Computer and double-click the EZ205 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

 

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

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 your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information

regarding operating Instructions and user controls. For additional

information, ask your dealer.)

• Installation and set-up service adjustments.

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other

products.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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

Trademark Registered

Marca Registrada

Marque Deposée

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

Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

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Contents MicroSD memory card Using your camcorderGetting started Viewing videos on TV For customer service and technical supportManaging videos on your computer Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD
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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.