Basic Operation of the RCA EZ2110 Series of Small Wonder Camcorders

 with the RCA EZ2110 Series of Small Wonder Camcorders

Basic Operation of the RCA EZ2110 Series of Small Wonder Camcorders

Charging the Battery

• The battery is built into the device and is rechargeable. Users cannot access the rechargeable battery.
• Please charge the battery for at least 4 hours before first use.
• Make sure that you have the camcorder connected to the computer USB port through USB cable, and the computer is turned on. Refer to page 21 for more information.

Once the battery is fully charged, the maximum recording times are approximately as follows*:

• 120 minutes of HD video
• 130 minutes of HQ video
• 170 minutes of WebQ video
• 1000 photos

* For reference only – actual battery life may vary with different cards and video contents.

Inserting microSD Memory Card

A micro SD memory card (supplied) is recommended for recording.

• 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.
• 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.

Turning on the Camcorder

• Slide and hold the power switch until the camcorder turns on.

• "Ready" shows on the LCD screen when the camcorder is ready for recording.

• Slide and hold the power switch to turn off the camcorder.
• The camcorder will automatically turn off after 3 minutes if not in use.

Other Options

Resetting the camcorder: To reset the camcorder (if it is not functioning properly), slide and hold the On/Off switch for more than 10 seconds.

Setting date and time: It is recommended to set the date and time before using the camcorder. Refer to "Menu settings" below for more information.

Using the tripod mount bracket: A tripod mount bracket is included in case if you wish to use a tripod.

1. Pull the tripod mount bracket's tab to open the lock.
2. Insert the camcorder into the tripod mount bracket.
3. Pull back the tab to lock the camcorder.

General Controls

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.

Recording Videos

• Slide the Video Quality selector to select the recording quality. The selected setting (HD, HQ or WebQ) appears on the display screen during recording.

Quality Settings:

• 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.

Recording videos:

1. In Preview mode, press the red RECORD button to begin recording. 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 dot 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.

Maximum recording time (approximate figures):

Taking Photos

To take photos:

1. In Preview mode, press PHOTO to take photos. The resolution of the photos is 3.0 mega pixel which is interpolated from 15 mega pixel sensor.
2. After taking photos, wait for few seconds timeout to return to Preview mode.

Playback Mode

Playing back recordings:

1. Press PLAY/PAUSE to enter Playback mode and start playback of the most recent recording (video/photo).
2. Press + or - during playback to adjust volume (video only).
3. Hold down < or > to fast rewind or forward the selected video during playback.
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback. Press PLAY/PAUSE again to resume playback. Press and hold PLAY/PAUSE for three seconds to play all recordings.
5. To select another video, press < or > to cue the previous or next video.
6. If no video is selected after playback has finished, Preview mode will resume after 2 minutes. You may also press PHOTO to go to Preview mode after playback, or press the red RECORD button to return to Preview mode.

Deleting

To delete the last recording:

1. Press DELETE and press + or - to select One.
2. Press the Red RECORD button to confirm delete.

To delete all recordings:

1. Press DELETE and press + or - to select All.
2. Press the red RECORD button.
3. Press + or - to select Confirm and press the red RECORD button to confirm delete all recordings.

Menu Settings

1. Press MENU to show the camcorder menu on the screen.
2. Press + or - to highlight a menu option.
3. Press > to enter the highlighted menu option.
4. Press + or - to change the setting.
5. Press < to exit the current menu option.
6. Press MENU to save settings and exit the camcorder menu.

Menu Options and Settings:

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 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.

Note: The default TV output standard is NTSC. You can switch it to PAL standard by going to the camcorder menu. Refer to "Menu settings" above for more information.

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.

Note: For best viewing or recording quality, use the HDMI connector on the left panel of the camcorder with an HDMI cable (not included).

Applicable Model Numbers:
EZ2110, EZ2110BL, EZ2110CH, EZ2110PL, EZ2110RD