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QuickStartGuide
EZ409HD RCA Small Wonder Camcorder
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA High Defi nition Small Wonder Camcorder.
Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the product.
1. Content of the box
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Small Wonder Camcorder
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Wrist strap
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AC/DC adapter
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Quick Start Guide
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USB cable
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Owner Registration card
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AV cable
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Warranty leafl et
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Carrying case
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2GB microSD card (installed in the
camcorder)
2. Charging your camcorder
Please charge the battery for at least three hours before fi rst use.
Lift up the cover
NOTE:
The unit is properly charging when you see the animated
charging symbol on the Camcorder display.
If you do not see this charging symbol, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that you have the camcorder connected to the
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Use only the provided AC/DC adapter
AC/DC power adapter.
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Image is for reference only, the AC/DC
2. Momentarily slide and hold the Camcorder power switch to
adapter shown in the image may vary
the ON position to initiate charging.
from the actual product
3. Inserting (or removing) memory card
The camcorder internal memory will only permit minutes of recording time. A microSD memory
card is recommended for recording.
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.
To insert card: Push the card in until
As the memory card is small in size, it
a click is heard
is recommended to use a small coin
to help insert or remove it.
4. Turning on the camcorder
The camcorder has three operation modes (Video, Photo
and Playback). It is always in Video mode after switched on.
Refer to the diagram below for switching between modes.
Switch on
Press PHOTO
Photo mode
2
( )
Slide and
Video mode
1
(
)
hold until the
Press Record
camcorder turns
on or off
Press PLAY/PAUSE
Playback mode
Press PHOTO
Press Record
1
In Video mode (
), press Record to record a video.
2
In Photo mode ( ), press PHOTO to take a photo.
5. Selecting recording quality
Video mode
Selected recording quality
Battery indicator
Memory card indicator
Settings
Resolutions (pixel) &
Approx. recording durations
3
Frame Rates (FPS)
on a 16 GB memory card
HD
1440 x 1080 @ 30fps
5 hours
Sports
848 x 480 @ 60fps
8 hours
WebQ
320 x 240 @ 30fps
40 hours
6. Video recording and photo taking
1
3
1
Start, stop, resume recording in Video mode (
); enter
Video mode (
) from Photo mode ( )
2
Pause recording
3
Zoom in during recording
2
4
Zoom out during recording
5
Enter Photo mode ( ) from Video mode (
); take photos
in Photo mode ( )
4
5
Video recording indicator
3
Actual recording time and capacity will vary depending on type of video content being recorded, system requirements,
and other factors.
7. Playing back or deleting recordings
3
2
1
Enter Playback mode to play the most recent recording;
start or pause playback
2
Adjust volume during playback
3
Cue to previous recording
1
6
4
Cue to next recording
7
5
Enter Video mode (
) from Playback mode
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Press once to delete the last or selected recording; press
and hold for 3 seconds to delete all recordings. Follow the
instructions on screen to confi rm deletion.
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4
7
Enter Photo mode ( ) from Playback mode
8. Installing RCA Memory Manager application
Connect the camcorder to your PC with the provided USB cable. The Memory Manager
application will start installation automatically
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. Follow the instructions on screen for installation.
To ensure that videos can be managed and played on your PC:
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Make sure to install the included Memory Manager application.
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Use the SHARE functions of the Memory Manager for sharing videos with friends and
family. The native fi les from the camcorder may not play in other computers.
9. Learning more about the camcorder
Read the user manual
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for more information on the following:
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Using the MENU button to set the camcorder (including date and time)
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Viewing videos on TV
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Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD
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Connecting the camcorder to your PC
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Tips and troubleshooting
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Safety and warranty information
General controls
microSD card slot
* To reset the camcorder (in case it is not
functioning properly): Slide and hold the On/off
Recording indicator
switch for more than 10 seconds.
Microphone
Lens
Video quality selector
On/off switch*
LCD screen
AV output
USB and HDMI
video output
Playback/pause
Setup menu
Delete recordings
Recording
Take photo
Camcorder strap hole
Audio speaker
+/– – Volume (during
playback) or zoom
/ – Previous or
next recording; fast
rewind or forward
For customer service and technical support
Please visit: www.rcaaudiovideo.com
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If the installation does not start automatically, open My Computer and double-click the SmallWonder
icon. Then double-click rcasw_setup to start the installation.
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The user manual (PDF fi le) is stored at the root level of the camcorder. To access the fi le, connect the
camcorder with your computer and open the drive letter associated with the camcorder. The user manual
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge,
can also be downloaded from www.rcaaudiovideo.com.
NY 11788
© 2009 Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Trademark Registered
Printed in China
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