Page 2 - Important safety instructions; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important safety instructions 1 PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.• Read these instruction...
Page 4 - FCC Information
3 3 FCC Information 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...
Page 5 - Contents
4 Contents Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 1Important battery precautions ..........................................................................................................
Page 7 - End user license agreement; End user license tagreement; AUDIOVOX CORPORATION EULA
6 6 End user license agreement End user license tagreement IMPORTANT: THIS WINDOW CONTAINS TWO SEPARATE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENTS (“EULA”): 1) THE AUDIOVOX CORPORATION EULA AND 2) THE ARCSOFT CORPORATION EULA. BY INSTALLING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM OR CLICKING ON THE ACEPTANCE BUTTON OF THE PROGRAM, ...
Page 13 - Getting started; Content of the box
12 12 Getting started 1 2 3 4 Push (to the right) to unlock. Observe the polarities. Slide up to lock. • The camcorder can also be powered by USB. Refer to Connecting to a PC section for connecting details. When the camcorder is connected to a PC, three options will be displayed: USB connect, Web ca...
Page 14 - Inserting SD memory card; Turning on the camcorder
13 13 3. Inserting SD memory card • An SD memory card (not included) is needed for recording. Lift up the cover 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...
Page 16 - General controls
15 15 General controls MODE Lens Recording indicator Tripod screw hole On/off switch AV output Play/pause Setup menu Record Audio speaker LCD screen USB (Lift up the cover to access the connector) +/– Adjust volume during playback; zoom during record and preview / – Skip to previous or next recordin...
Page 17 - Operation modes; Photo preview
16 Switch on Operation modes There are three basic modes for operating the camcorder: Video preview mode, Photo preview mode and Playback mode. It will always launch in video preview mode after being switched on. Refer to the diagram below for switching between modes and read relevant sections in th...
Page 18 - Recording quality; Recording videos; Quality settings
17 Recording quality 1. In Video preview mode , press MENU to show the camcorder menu. 2. Press - or + to highlight Quality within the Video Menu 3. Press RECORD to select Quality which will then expose the choices of HD, HQ and WebQ. 4. Press - or + to highlight the desired Quality from HD, HQ or W...
Page 20 - To take photos; Taking photos
19 To take photos 1. In Photo preview mode , press RECORD to take photos. • The photo resolution is 3 megapixels which is interpolated from a 1 megapixel sensor. 2. After taking a photo, please allow a few seconds for image processing before the next photo can be taken. Taking photos
Page 21 - Playing back recordings; Playback mode
20 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 2. Press + or – during playback to adjust volume (video only). 3. Hold down or to fast rewind or forward ...
Page 23 - Deleting; To delete one recording; To delete all recordings
22 Deleting To delete one recording 1. Press or in Playback mode to select file. 2. Press DELETE . 3. Press + or - to select One . 4. Press the red RECORD button to confirm delete. To delete all recordings 1. Press DELETE in Playback mode and press + or - to select All . 2. Press the red RECORD butt...
Page 24 - Menu settings; Using the camcorder menu; Menu options and settings; Menu options
23 Menu settings Using the camcorder menu 1. To access the menu for photo taking, press MENU in Photo preview mode . To access the menu for video taking, press MENU in Video preview mode . 2. Press + or – to highlight a menu option. 3. Press RECORD to enter the highlighted menu option. 4. Press + or...
Page 25 - Connecting to external devices; Viewing videos on TV
24 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. 2. Turn on the TV and the camcor...
Page 26 - Recording videos to VHS tape or DVD
25 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 t...
Page 27 - Managing videos on your computer
26 Computer system requirements Windows® XP (SP2 or higher) or Windows Vista™ or Windows® 7 • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU E6300 (or above) or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (or above) processor recommended • 1GB RAM (2GB recommended for editing HD videos)• 300 MB available hard disk space• 256 MB Graphics Card ...
Page 28 - About RCA Memory Manager; Viewing videos on PC; Using camcorder as Web Camera in PC
27 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 Viewing videos on PC To ensure that videos can be managed and played on your PC: • Make sure to install the in...
Page 29 - Additional information; Tips and troubleshooting
28 Additional information Tips and troubleshooting Cannot turn on the camcorder. • Make sure the batteries are in good condition. SD card cannot be detected by camcorder. • Make sure the SD card is inserted properly. Remove and insert the card from the card slot again when the camcorder is powered o...
Page 30 - Visiting RCA website
29 Visiting RCA website Please visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com for:• Latest software and firmware• RCA Memory Manager Software• User manual • Frequently asked questions (FAQ)• Customer service and technical support information
Page 31 - Technical specifications
30 Technical specifications Battery: • 4 x AAA battery Size and frame rate of video recordings: • HD mode: 1280 x 720 pixels @ 30fps (MJPEG video compression, AVI file format)• HQ mode: 720 x 480 pixels @ 30fps (MJPEG video compression, AVI file format)• WebQ mode: 320 x 240 pixels @ 30fps (MJPEG vi...
Page 32 - Warranty information; Month
31 Warranty information 12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to RCA Camcorders AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES 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...