RCA EZ205 - Manual (Page 2)

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 diff erent 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 modifi cations 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 Specifi cation
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 fi rst rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the
rental fi rm, whichever comes fi rst.
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 fi rms, proof
of fi rst 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.
• 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 modifi ed or incorporated into other
products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
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 specifi c legal rights, and you also may have
other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
information.
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 fi rst time you connect the camcorder to a PC,
the RCA application will start installation
automatically. Follow the instructions on screen for installation.
• 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 fi rst 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.
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 fi rst select Email Videos or Upload Videos before following the steps above to delete videos.
Playback
• While in the View videos tab, double-click any preview image, thumbnail or fi le 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 fi le. Click + or – under the
playback screen to skip one frame forward or backward.
Email
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.
Audiovox Electronics Corp,
150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
© 2008
Trademark Registered
Marca Registrada
Marque Deposée
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 modifi cations without prior notice. The English version serves as the fi nal reference on all
product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
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.
For customer service and technical support
Web: www.mysmallwonder.com
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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 fi le, you may wish to use the Upload feature instead.
Upload
Uploading is another way to share larger videos/fi les 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
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 more detailed instructions on using RCA Memory Manager, please refer to the help section
in the software.
RCA
EZ205-A
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.