RCA EZ205 User Manual
Quickstart guide, Getting started, Using your camcorder
USB Connector ARM
Extending the USB Connector ARM:
1. Rotate the LCD screen 180
o
to show the USB Connector ARM.
2. Rotate the USB Connector ARM 180
o
to extend it.
3. Replace the LCD screen.
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Refer to “Connecting to a PC” overleaf for more information.
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Use USB Extension Cable (provided) if USB Connector ARM is obstructed or space does not
permit connection to PC.
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Reverse the steps above to retreat the ARM.
Getting started
Battery installation
1. Push (to the right) and hold the front cover lock at the bottom of the camcorder.
2. Slide the front cover down and then lift up to open.
3. Replace or install 2 AA batteries.
• Make sure you align the battery polarities as indicated.
• In the case of low battery, a low battery icon (
) will fl ash on the screen. Please change
batteries when battery icon is fl ashing.
• Alkaline batteries are recommended for best results under normal use. For extended video
shooting, Energizer e2 Lithium AA batteries are recommended.
4. Replace the front cover and slide up to lock.
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Using your camcorder
QuickStartGuide
EZ205 RCA Small Wonder Camcorder
www.mysmallwonder.com
Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA Small Wonder Camcorder.
Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the product.
Turn on/off
1. Press ON/OFF to turn on.
2. Press and hold ON/OFF to turn off .
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Camcorder will automatically turn off after 2 minutes if not in use.
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
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replaces the red at the top
left corner and “Recording Paused” fl ashes 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.
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.
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If no video is selected after playback has fi nished, recording mode will resume after 5 seconds.
Search forward/backward:
• Hold
down to fast forward the selected video during playback.
• 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 fl ash 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 WEB PHOTO to take photo.
Zoom
Before or during recording:
• Press + to zoom in.
• Press – to zoom out.
Volume
During playback:
• Press + to increase volume.
• Press – to decrease volume.
Recording indicator
Camcorder strap hole
Tripod screw mount
Video quality selector
HQ: High Quality mode
webQ: Web quality mode
• The selected setting (HQ or webQ) appears on the display screen during recording.
• The HQ setting is recommended when planning to view video on a TV directly from the
camcorder.
Settings
HQ
webQ
Quality
Near DVD
GOOD
Approximate recording duration*
30 minutes
120 minutes
* Recording duration is based on 1 GB microSD card. Actual recording
capacity depends on type of video content being recorded.
LCD screen
For self recordings, the LCD
screen can be rotated 180
o
.
Front cover
Refer to Battery installation for more
information.
Microphone
Lens
Back view
Front view
Left view
Bottom view
AV output
Audio/Video output for connecting to TV or other
AV equipment with the included AV cable.
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Refer to “Viewing videos on TV” and “Recording videos to VHS
tape or DVD” overleaf for more information.
Audio speaker
Front cover lock
Important battery information
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a diff erent battery type, if inserted
incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed of in fi re or an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other
personal injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the proper
manner, according to your state/provincial and local regulations.
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 .
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microSD memory card
• A microSD memory card is included and already inserted in the camcorder. It is installed
between the batteries in the front compartment.
• To remove card, push card in until a click is heard and the card will pop out slightly, then
remove the card.
• To insert 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.
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Front compartment
microSD card
Right view