RCA CC174

Product
Registration .................................... i
Safety Precautions
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Optional Accessories ................................
l-7
l Accessory Order Form
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.5-7
First-Time
Operation..
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.8-15
Powering Your
Camcorder ................
.16-20
Attaching the
Shoulder Strap.. ................ .21
Using the
Cassette Adapter ................ .22-23
RCA Video
Cassettes
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..24-2 5
Electronic Viewfinder ............................... 26
Displays in Viewfinder
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,27-29
Date, Time, and Age Displays
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Features
l Tape Positioning ......................................
.34
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Camera Edit -
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.34
Quick
Review ..........................................
.35
Flying Erase
Head.. ..................................
.35
Auto Head Cleaner
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..3 5
Microphone..
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.35
Tally Light ...............................................
,35
Self Timer .................................................
35
Focusing Your Camcorder..
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36-37
Power
Zooming ......................................
.38
Fading In and
Out of Scenes.. ..................
.39
Variable
Shutter Speeds..
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16x9
Mode.. .............................................
.41
SCENE SELECT AE Modes
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.42
White
Balance.. ........................................
.43
Time Counter With Memory
Stop.. .........
.44
l Tape Time-Remaining Display . . . . . . . .._....... 45
Recording and Traveling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Playback Features
l Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
l Viewfinder Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49
l Playback on TV (or VCR) With
AUDIONIDEO IN Jacks ..,.............,.. 50-5 1
l Playback on TV Without
AudiolVideo Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53
Trouble
Checks . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Specifications.
Care and Maintenance
Limited Warranty . . . . .
Index (Alphabetical)...
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.61-63

RCA CC174 Specifications

General

Brand	RCA
Model	CC174
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the camcorder and its accessories to prevent hazards.

Important Safeguards

Detailed safety measures for installation, operation, and maintenance to ensure user safety.

First-Time Operation

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Steps for unpacking the camcorder, connecting power, and inserting a tape.

Basic Recording and Playback

Powering Your Camcorder

AC Adapter and Battery Usage

How to use the AC adapter/charger and rechargeable battery for camcorder power.

Viewfinder and Displays

Electronic Viewfinder Overview

Viewfinder Display Indicators

Explanation of various indicators shown in the camcorder's viewfinder.

Date, Time, and Age Settings

Setting and Recording Displays

Advanced Features

Focusing and Zooming

Scene AE and White Balance

Playback Operations

Viewfinder Playback

TV Playback Options

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common camcorder problems.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Procedures

Storage and Avoidance