RCA EZ4000BKR User Manual

user manual  
EZ4000  
EZ4000R  
EZ4000RD  
EZ4000RDR  
EZ4000BL  
EZ4000BLR  
EZ4000PL  
EZ4000PLR  
EZ4000BK  
EZ4000BKR  
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.  
Ecology  
Help protect the environment - we recommend that you dispose of used batteries by putting them  
into specially designed receptacles.  
Precautions for the unit  
Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place;  
condensation problems may result.  
Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in direct sunlight. Exposure to  
direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause damage or malfunction.  
Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.  
The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.  
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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.  
Note: 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.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Audiovox could void the user’s authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Manufacturer/Responsible Party  
Audiovox Accessories Corporation  
111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350  
Carmel, IN 46032  
1-317-810-4880 ( No technical /product support is available via this number. This phone number is for  
regulatory matters only.)  
RCA  
EZ4000  
RCA  
EZ4000BL  
RCA  
EZ4000PLR  
RCA  
EZ4000R  
RCA  
EZ4000BLR  
RCA  
EZ4000BK  
RCA  
EZ4000RD  
RCA  
EZ4000PL  
RCA  
EZ4000BKR  
RCA  
EZ4000RDR  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est  
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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Contents  
Important safety instructions  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 1  
Important battery information ........................................................................................................ 1  
Ecology...................................................................................................................................................... 2  
Precautions for the unit ...................................................................................................................... 2  
FCC Information.................................................................................. 3  
Contents .............................................................................................. 4  
End user license agreement  
End user license agreement.............................................................................................................. 6  
Getting started  
1. Content of the box........................................................................................................................... 8  
2. Charging the battery....................................................................................................................... 8  
3. Inserting microSD memory card................................................................................................. 9  
4. Turning on the camcorder ........................................................................................................... 10  
5. Resetting the camcorder ............................................................................................................... 10  
6. Setting date and time..................................................................................................................... 10  
Waterproof precautions  
Before using for outdoor activity .................................................................................................... 11  
Using camcorder outdoor.................................................................................................................. 11  
After using camcorder......................................................................................................................... 11  
General controls  
General controls .................................................................................................................................... 12  
Operation modes .................................................................................................................................. 14  
Recording videos  
Recording quality.................................................................................................................................. 15  
Quality settings...................................................................................................................................... 15  
Recording videos................................................................................................................................... 16  
Taking photos  
To take photos........................................................................................................................................ 17  
Playback mode  
Playing back recordings...................................................................................................................... 18  
Deleting  
Deleting recordings.............................................................................................................................. 20  
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Menu settings  
Using the camcorder menu............................................................................................................... 21  
Menu options and settings ............................................................................................................... 21  
Connecting to external devices  
Viewing videos on TV .......................................................................................................................... 22  
Managing videos on your computer  
Computer system requirements...................................................................................................... 24  
About RCA Memory Manager .......................................................................................................... 25  
Viewing videos on PC.......................................................................................................................... 25  
Additional information  
Tips and troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 26  
Product registration ............................................................................................................................. 27  
For your records .................................................................................................................................... 27  
Service Information.............................................................................................................................. 27  
Copyright warning................................................................................................................................ 27  
Back up your data ................................................................................................................................. 27  
Visiting RCA website ............................................................................................................................ 27  
Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 28  
Warranty information  
Limited warranty ................................................................................................................................... 29  
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End user license agreement  
This is a copy of the EULA that you need to agree to in order to use this product.  
End user license agreement  
THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND AUDIOVOX  
CORPORATION AND, AS APPLICABLE, ANY AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY, AS DEFINED BELOW (COLLECTIVELY “AUDIOVOX”),  
FOR THE RCA BRANDED PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO DEVICE APPLICATION/DRIVER SOFTWARE PROGRAM  
WHICH MAY INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, SOFTWARE LICENSED BY AUDIOVOX FROM THIRD  
PARTIES (“LICENSORS”) AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, IF ANY (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROGRAM”). THIS EULA  
CONTAINS IMPORTANT LEGAL LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND DISCLAIMERS, AND ALSO SPECIFIES THE DURATION  
OF YOUR LICENSE.  
BY INSTALLING THE PROGRAM OR CLICKING ON THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE PROGRAM, COPYING OR  
OTHERWISE USING THE PROGRAM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS EULA, UNDERSTAND  
IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS PROGRAM IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS  
AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT TREATIES, AS WELL AS OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AND TREATIES. YOU  
MAY USE THE PROGRAM ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS EULA, AND ANY SUCH USE IS HEREBY UNDERSTOOD TO BE  
CONDITIONAL UPON YOUR SPECIFIC AGREEMENT TO THE UNMODIFIED TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. IF YOU DO NOT  
AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS EULA, CLICK ON THE REJECTION BUTTON AND/OR DO NOT INSTALL THE  
PROGRAM AND/OR DO NOT USE THE PROGRAM.  
1. LICENSE  
(a) Under this EULA, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-sublicenseable, non-assignable and non-transferable  
(except as expressly set forth below) license (i) to use and install the Program on a single workstation, and (ii) to  
make one (1) copy of the Program into any machine-readable form for backup of the Program, provided the copy  
contains all of the original Program's proprietary notices.  
(b) You may transfer the Program and license to another party only as a part of the RCA branded Portable Digital  
Audio/Video Device (“A/V Device”), and only if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this  
EULA. If you transfer the Program, you must at the same time either transfer all copies to the same party or destroy  
any copies not transferred.  
(c) The terms of this EULA will govern any software upgrades or updates provided by AUDIOVOX that replace and/or  
supplement the original Program, unless such upgrade or update is accompanied by separate license terms and  
conditions in which case the terms of that separate license will govern. You acknowledge and agree that  
AUDIOVOX may automatically download upgrades or updates to the Program software to your computer in order  
to update, enhance, and/or further develop the Program.  
2. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS  
(a) Except for the licenses expressly granted to you in this EULA, no other licenses or rights are granted or implied.  
(b) You may not (i) make the Program available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the  
same time; (ii) modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble (except to the extent that this restriction  
is expressly prohibited by law), or create derivative works based upon the Program; (iii) copy the Program, except  
as expressly permitted herein; (iv) remove or alter any copyright notices on all copies of the Program; or (v) rent,  
lease or lend the Program. You agree that you shall only use the Program in a manner that complies with all  
applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Program, including, but not limited to, applicable  
restrictions concerning copyright and other intellectual property rights.  
(c) The Program may contain pre-release code that does not perform at the level of a final code release. In such case,  
the Program may not operate properly. Updated versions of the Program may be downloaded from www.  
rcaaudiovideo.com/downloads  
(d) AUDIOVOX is not obligated to provide support services for the Program.  
(e) The Program is provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is  
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS 252.227-7013, or FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR  
52.227-14 Alt. III, as applicable.  
3. TERM AND TERMINATION  
(a) Your license is effective on the date you accept this EULA and remains in effect until this EULA is terminated by  
either party.  
(b) You may terminate this EULA and the associated license, without any notice or delay, by destroying or permanently  
erasing the Program and all copies thereof.  
(c) If you fail to comply with any of the terms of this EULA, in whole or part, your license will automatically terminate  
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without notice from AUDIOVOX.  
(d) Upon termination of this EULA and your associated license, you shall cease all use of the Program and destroy or  
permanently erase the Program and all full or partial copies thereof.  
4. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER  
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “AS ISWITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE  
OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU.  
SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT AUDIOVOX, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR ITS DEALERS) ASSUME THE  
ENTIRE COST FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIR OR CORRECTION.  
This exclusion of warranty may not be allowed under some applicable laws. As a result, the above exclusion may not  
apply to you, and you may have other rights depending on the law that applies to you.  
5. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS  
All title and intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, in and to the Program and any copies  
thereof are owned by AUDIOVOX, its Licensors or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the  
content which may be accessed through use of the Program is the property of the respective content owner and may  
be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This license grants you no rights  
to use such content. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by AUDIOVOX or its Licensors.  
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY  
(a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL AUDIOVOX, OR ITS DEALERS BE  
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING,  
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, CORRUPTION OF FILES, LOSS OF  
BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR FORM OF ACTION, INCLUDING  
CONTRACT, TORT, OR NEGLIGENCE, ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF  
AUDIOVOX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS  
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE  
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
(b) YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED  
RESULTS, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED.  
7. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE  
ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROGRAM IS INCLUDED FOR USE AT YOUR OPTION.  
IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THEN SUCH USE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUCH THIRD  
PARTY'S LICENSE AGREEMENT, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER ON  
YOUR COMPUTER UPON INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE. AUDIOVOX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY’S  
SOFTWARE AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.  
8. GOVERNING LAW  
If you acquired this A/V Device in the United States, this EULA shall be governed and construed in accordance with  
the laws of the State of Indiana, U.S.A. without regard to its conflict of laws principles. If you acquired this A/V Device  
outside the United States or the European Union, then local law may apply.  
9. GENERAL TERMS  
This EULA can only be modified by a written agreement signed by you and AUDIOVOX, and changes from the terms  
and conditions of this EULA made in any other manner will be of no effect. If any portion of this EULA shall be held  
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not  
in any way be affected or impaired thereby. This EULA is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement  
between you and AUDIOVOX, which supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other  
communications between you and AUDIOVOX, relating to the subject matter of this hereof. AUDIOVOX’S Licensors  
shall be considered third party beneficiaries of this Agreement and shall have the right to enforce the terms herein.  
“AUDIOVOX SUBSIDIARY” shall mean any person, corporation, or other organization, domestic or foreign, including  
but not limited to subsidiaries, that is directly or indirectly controlled by Audiovox Corporation including, but not  
limited to, Audiovox Consumer Electronics, Inc. and Audiovox Electronics Corporation. For purposes of this definition  
only, the term “control” means the possession of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and  
policies of an entity, whether by ownership of voting stock or partnership interest, by contract, or otherwise, including  
direct or indirect ownership of at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting interest in the entity in question.  
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Getting started  
Dear RCA customer,  
Thank you for purchasing the RCA Small Wonder Camcorder. This product will let you record videos with  
high definition quality. You can also manage your recordings on your computer with the RCA Memory  
Manager included with this product.  
To start using your camcorder, please follow the setup instructions in the following pages.  
1. Content of the box  
Small Wonder Camcorder  
AC/DC adapter  
USB cable  
AV cable  
Carrying case  
Wrist strap  
Quick Start Guide  
Owner Registration card  
Warranty leaflet  
*The camcorder is waterproof. The supplied accessories are not waterproof.  
2. Charging the battery  
Please charge the battery for at least 3 hours before first use.  
Charging is faster when the camcorder is switched off.  
The battery can also be charged by connecting to a PC with a USB cable. Refer to page 21 for more  
information.  
Follow below steps to lift up the cover:  
1
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100 - 120V, 60Hz  
Open the cover  
Use only the provided AC/DC charger  
Image is for reference only, the AC/DC adapter shown in the image may vary from the actual product.  
3. Inserting microSD memory card  
A microSD memory card (not included) is recommended for recording as the camcorder internal memory  
will only permit minutes of recording time.  
Follow below steps to lift up the cover:  
1
Lift up the cover  
As the memory card is small in size,  
it is recommended to use a small  
coin to help insert or remove it.  
Push the card in  
until a click is heard  
The card icon ( ) appears on the screen with memory card inserted.  
To remove card, push card in until a click is heard, then slowly release the card. As card is under minimal  
tension when locked in memory slot, please use care when removing.  
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The camcorder has internal memory which only permits minutes of recording time. A  
microSD memory card is recommended for recording.  
Recordings are saved in the internal memory when microSD memory card is not installed.  
Once microSD memory card is inserted, new recordings will be saved on the memory card.  
In playback mode, the camcorder will playback recordings stored in the microSD memory card. To  
playback recordings in the internal memory, remove the microSD card.  
4. Turning on the camcorder  
Press and hold MENU/ until the camcorder turns on.  
"Ready" shows on the LCD screen when the camcorder is ready for recording.  
Battery indicator (recharge  
when the icon is empty)  
Recording quality  
Memory card  
indicator  
Press and hold MENU/ to turn off the camcorder.  
The camcorder will automatically turn off after 2 minutes if not in use.  
Refer to the following pages for more information on recording and other operations.  
5. Resetting the camcorder  
To reset the camcorder (if it is not functioning properly), press and hold MENU/ for 10 seconds to  
reset the camcorder.  
6. Setting date and time  
It is recommended to set the date and time before using the camcorder. Refer to "Menu settings" on  
page 19 for more information.  
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Waterproof precautions  
Before using for outdoor activity  
Make sure to close the card door securely without water, dust, hair or etc. between door and cabinet.  
It may result in malfunction if water, dirt or sand gets inside the camcorder.  
Closing the card door: make sure to close the card door properly and ensure no space between tvthe  
cover and the cabinet before using.  
Using camcorder outdoor  
Do not open or close the card door near the sea, a lake or similar locations.  
Do not open or close the card door with wet hands or in wet environment.  
Before changing your memory card, make sure that the camcorder and your hands are completely dry.  
Do not use the camcorder in water more than 3 meters (9.8 feet) or in water for more than 1 hour  
consecutively or water temperature exit 0 – 40 degree C.  
Do not open or close the card door in water.  
Do not use the camera in hot water, hot spring bath or etc.  
Do not apply excessive force to the camcorder. The camcorder may be damaged if you dive into water  
with it.  
Do not leave the camera on sand, excess heat under sunlight may damaged the camcorder.  
After using camcorder  
Wash the camcorder immediately after used in sea or other outdoor activity, and then use cloth to  
clean it and leave it dry.  
To wash sand, dirt or dust off the camera, rinse it under running tap water or wash it in a bowl of fresh  
water for 2 to 3 minutes.  
Make sure to wipe any dirt or sand off the waterproof sealing material or its contacting surface. Dirt or  
sand may scratch the material or the surface, making the camcorder less resistant to water.  
Do not use any soapy water, mild detergents, alcohol or similar liquids to clean the camcorder. They  
may make the camcorder less resistant to water.  
The waterproof sealing material is replaceable at cost. The material should be replaced once a year to  
maintain the camera’s water resistance.  
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General controls  
General controls  
Recording indicator  
Microphone  
Lens  
LCD screen  
Delete  
recordings  
PLAY/PAUSE  
MENU/  
DELETE  
Playback/pause  
On/off switch/  
Setup menu  
PHOTO  
Take photo  
Record  
Audio speaker  
+/– – Adjust volume during playback/zoom during record and preview  
– Skip to previous or next recording; fast rewind or forward  
/
Camcorder strap hole  
Follow below steps to lift up the cover:  
1
12  
Lift up the  
cover to access  
the connectors  
HDMI video  
output  
AV output  
microSD  
card slot  
USB  
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Operation modes  
There are two basic modes for operating the camcorder: Preview and Playback. The camcorder will always  
enter into Preview mode after switched on. Refer to the diagram below for switching between modes and  
read relevant sections in the user manual for detailed operations.  
Switch on  
Press  
PHOTO  
Taking photos  
Preview mode  
(read page 17)  
(read page 15)  
Auto  
timeout  
Press RECORD to start/  
stop video recording  
Press PHOTO/  
Press RECORD  
Press PLAY/PAUSE  
Playback mode  
(read page 18)  
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Recording videos  
Recording quality  
1. Press MENU/ to show the camcorder menu.  
2. Press + or - to select Video Quality.  
3. Press to enter and press + or – to select from HD, Sports and WebQ.  
4. Press to exit the current menu option.  
5. Press MENU/ to save settings and exit the camcorder menu. The selected setting (HD, Sports or WebQ)  
appears on the display screen during recording.  
Quality settings  
Settings  
Recommended for:  
Resolutions (pixel) and  
Frame Rate (FPS)  
Approx. recording  
durations on a 16GB  
memory card*  
HD (High  
Definition mode)  
Viewing on TV & Best video 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps  
quality  
5 hours  
8 hours  
40 hours  
Sports mode  
Viewing on TV & Capturing  
fast movements  
848 x 480 @ 60fps  
WebQ (Web  
Quality mode)  
Uploading to and viewing  
on the web  
320 x 240 @ 30fps  
* Actual recording time and capacity will vary depending on type of video content being recorded, system  
requirements, and other factors.  
Light conditions can greatly affect the quality of your videos. You can set to optimize the  
performance of the camcorder under different light sources. Refer to "Menu settings" for  
more information.  
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Apple Computer, Inc., used under license therefrom.  
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Recording videos  
1. In Preview mode, press the red RECORD button to begin recording.  
Video recording indicator  
Elapsed time  
While recording, the red recording light on the camcorder front turns on.  
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause a recording.  
A pause indicator II replaces the red at the top left corner of the screen.  
To resume recording, press PLAY/PAUSE.  
3. Press + or – to zoom in or out before or during recording.  
4. Press the red RECORD button to stop recording.  
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Taking photos  
To take photos  
1. In Preview mode, press PHOTO to take photos.  
The resolution of the photos is 12.0 mega pixel which is interpolated from 5 mega pixel sensor.  
2. After taking photos, wait for few seconds timeout to return to Preview mode.  
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Playback mode  
Playing back recordings  
1. Press PLAY/PAUSE to enter Playback mode and start playback of the most recent recording (video/  
photo).  
Playback indicator  
Current file number/Total number of files  
Elapsed  
playback time  
2. Press + or – during playback to adjust volume (video only).  
3. Hold down or to fast rewind or forward the selected video during playback.  
Fast forward indicator  
Elapsed  
playback time  
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback.  
Press PLAY/PAUSE again to resume playback.  
Pause indicator  
Remaining  
playback time  
Press and hold PLAY/PAUSE for three seconds to play all recordings.  
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5. To select another video, press or to cue the previous or next video.  
Type of file  
(Video/Photo)  
Current file number/Total number of files  
Duration of  
current file  
6. If no video is selected after playback has finished, Preview mode will resume after 8 seconds.  
You may also press PHOTO to go to Preview mode after playback, or press the red RECORD button to  
return to Preview mode  
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Deleting  
Deleting recordings  
To delete the last recording:  
1. Press DELETE and press + or - to select One.  
Video 0003/0003  
Delete:  
All  
Cancel  
One  
2. Press the red RECORD button to confirm delete.  
To delete all recordings:  
1. Press DELETE and press + or - to select All.  
Video 0003/0003  
Delete:  
All  
Cancel  
One  
2. Press the red RECORD button.  
3. Press + or - to select Confirm and press the red RECORD button to confirm delete all recordings.  
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Menu settings  
Using the camcorder menu  
1. Press MENU/ to show the camcorder menu on the screen.  
2. Press + or – to highlight a menu option.  
LIGHTING  
AUTO  
12MP  
HD  
PHOTO QUALITY  
VIDEO QUALITY  
TV OUTPUT  
NTSC (US)  
Press Menu  
to Save and Exit  
3. Press to enter the highlighted menu option.  
4. Press + or – to change the setting.  
LIGHTING  
LOW LIGHT  
12MP  
HD  
PHOTO QUALITY  
VIDEO QUALITY  
TV OUTPUT  
NTSC (US)  
Press Menu  
to Save and Exit  
5. Press to exit the current menu option.  
6. Press MENU/ to save settings and exit the camcorder menu.  
Menu options and settings  
Menu options Available settings  
Lighting  
Auto, Low Light, Indoor, Outdoor  
Water Mode  
Photo Quality  
Video Quality  
TV Output  
Date  
On, Off  
3MP, 5MP, 8MP, 12MP  
HD, WebQ, Sports  
NTSC (US), PAL  
YYYY - MM - DD  
Time  
HR : MM AM/PM  
Language  
Key tone  
English, French, Spanish  
On, Off  
Restore Defaults  
System Info  
No, Yes  
Show the current firmware version  
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Connecting to external devices  
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.  
Follow below steps to lift up the cover:  
1
Open the cover  
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.  
The default TV output standard is NTSC. You can switch it to PAL standard by going to the  
camcorder menu. Refer to "Menu settings" for more information.  
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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.  
For best viewing or recording quality, use the HDMI connector on the right panel of the  
camcorder with an HDMI cable (not included).  
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Managing videos on your computer  
Computer system requirements  
Windows: Windows® XP (SP2 or higher) or Windows Vista™ or Windows® 7  
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU E6300 processor (or above), AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (or above) recommended  
1GB RAM (2GB recommended for editing HD videos)  
300 MB available hard disk space  
256 MB Graphics Card or above is recommendeded  
1024 x 768 pixels, 32-bit color monitor or higher  
Internet Access (broadband recommended)  
Macintosh: OS X 10.5,10.6  
Intel Core Duo processor (or higher)  
768 MB RAM (1GB recommended)  
300 MB free hard drive space for program installation  
1024 x 768 pixels or higher recommended  
Internet Access (broadband recommended)  
Connecting to a PC  
1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the connection jack. USB connector standard: mini-B  
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer.  
Follow below steps to lift up the cover:  
1
USB port of  
your computer  
Open the cover  
USB cable  
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3. Windows: The first time you connect the camcorder to the PC, the Small Wonder will mount as a drive  
letter. To access the Memory Manager 3 installer, open My Computer and double-click the drive letter  
associated with the SMALLWONDER label. Double-click MemoryMgr3_Windows_Installer.exe to start  
the installation.  
The RCA Detective application is installed with Memory Manager 3 and will automatically run the  
Memory Manager 3 application when your camcorder is connected to the PC.  
Mac: The first time you connect the camcorder to the Mac, the Small Wonder will mount as a volume  
labeled SMALLWONDER on the desktop. To access the Memory Manager 3 installer, double-click the  
SMALLWONDER volume. Double-click the RCAMacInstallers.dmg disk image in the SMALLWONDER  
volume. Locate the RCAMacInstallers volume on the desktop and Double-click on it. Double-click the  
MemoryMgr3 Mac Installer file in the RCAMacInstallers volume to start the installation. After the  
Memory Manager 3 installation has completed, double-click the RCA Detective Installer file in the  
RCAMacInstallers volume to install the RCA Detective application, which will automatically run  
the Memory Manager 3 application when your camcorder is connected to the Mac.  
Camcorder cannot record while connected to the PC.  
Memory Manager is proprietary software licensed by Audiovox Corporation.  
About RCA Memory Manager  
The included RCA Memory Manager application lets you:  
Browse and play videos  
Delete videos  
Save videos to your computer  
Edit videos by simply drag-and-drop  
For more detailed instructions on using RCA Memory Manager, please refer to the help section  
in the software.  
Viewing videos on PC  
To ensure that videos can be managed and played on your PC:  
Make sure to install the included Memory Manager application.  
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Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.  
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Additional information  
Tips and troubleshooting  
Cannot turn on the camcorder.  
Make sure the battery is not empty. Refer to the user manual to properly charge the camcorder before  
use.  
MicroSD card cannot be detected by camcorder.  
Make sure the microSD card is inserted properly. Remove and insert the card from the card slot again  
when the camcorder is powered off.  
Camcorder not turned on after connected to PC or AC/DC adapter.  
The camcorder battery may be very low. Press and hold MENU/ to turn on the camcorder after  
connected to PC or AC/DC adapter.  
Cannot record videos.  
Make sure the memory space is not full for recording.  
Available time for recording has significantly reduced.  
Make sure you have properly selected the video recording quality before recording.  
The recording time and date are incorrect.  
Make sure you have properly set the date and time in the setting menu. Refer to "Menu settings" for  
more information.  
The keytone is annoying. Can it be switched off?  
Yes. Refer to "Menu settings" for more information.  
No sound when playing back recordings.  
Adjust the volume by pressing + or – during playback.  
Pictures are distorted when videos are played back via connected TV set.  
Make sure you have correctly selected the TV output system (PAL or NTSC) from the setting menu. Refer  
to "Menu settings" for more information.  
Can I retrieve deleted videos and photos?  
Unfortunately, deleted videos cannot be retrieved.  
The camcorder is not functioning properly.  
Press and hold MENU/ for 10 seconds to reset the camcorder.  
Cannot view recorded videos on PC.  
Install the included Memory Manager software and use it to view videos on your PC. Visit  
viewing videos on your PC.  
Use software Quicktime to playback video file.  
My friends cannot view the videos I have sent them.  
Use the SHARE functions of the Memory Manager for sharing videos with friends and family. The native  
files from the camcorder may not play in other computers.  
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Product registration  
For your records  
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service.  
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.  
Copyright warning  
This player is for your personal use only. Unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material  
may infringe upon the rights of third parties and may be contrary to copyright laws.  
Back up your data  
As with any portable player, you must back up the drive regularly. The manufacturer is not responsible for  
lost data.  
Visiting RCA website  
Latest software and firmware  
RCA Memory Manager Software  
User manual  
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)  
Customer service and technical support information  
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Technical specifications  
Product:  
Digital Camera Recorder  
Brand:  
RCA  
Model:  
EZ4000, EZ4000R, EZ4000RD, EZ4000RDR, EZ4000BL, EZ4000BLR, EZ4000PL, EZ4000PLR, EZ4000BK and  
EZ4000BKR  
Battery:  
Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.7 V DC  
Power Adapter (Battery Charger):  
Rated input: 100 – 120 V AC, 60Hz, 0.3 A  
Rated output: 5 V DC, 0.5A  
Size and frame rate of video recordings:  
HD mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels @ 30 fps (H.264 video compression, MOV file format)  
Sports mode: 848 x 480 pixels @ 60 fps (H.264 video compression, MOV file format)  
webQ mode: 320 x 240 pixels @ 30 fps (H.264 video compression, MOV file forvmat)  
Size of still images:  
4000 X 3000 pixels (JPG)  
Recording media:  
Internal memory  
MicroSD card (not included)  
Maximum recording time (approximate figures):  
Video Recording Modes  
HD (High Definition mode)  
Sports mode  
Maximum recording time with 16 GB microSD card  
5 hours  
8 hours  
40 hours  
2000  
Web Q (Web Quality mode)  
Maximum no. of photos can be taken  
LCD screen:  
2 inches  
Microphone:  
Mono microphone  
Charging Time:  
3 hours  
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Warranty information  
Limited warranty  
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.  
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 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.  
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  
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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  
1-877-833-3491  
Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Audiovox accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en  
route to Audiovox.  
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  
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Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.  
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a  
guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any  
improvement or modification without prior notice.  
Visit http://store.audiovox.com to find the  
best accessories for your products.  
(C) 2010 Audiovox Accessories Corporation  
111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350  
Carmel, IN 46032  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
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