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RCA CC176

RCA CC176
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Model CC176
Owner's Manual
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Product Registration .................................... i
Safety Precautions ................................. it-vii
Optional Accessories ................................ 1-7
Accessory Order Form ............................ 5-7
First-Time Operation ............................. 8-15
Powering Your Camcorder ................. 16-20
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................... 21
Using the Cassette Adapter ................. 22-23
RCA Video Cassettes ........................... 24-25
Electronic Viewfinder ............................... 26
Displays in Viewfinder ......................... 27-29
Date, Time, and Age Displays ............. 30-33
Features
Tape Positioning ....................................... 34
Camera Edit .............................................. 34
Quick Review ........................................... 35
Flying Erase Head ..................................... 35
Auto Head Cleaner ................................... 35
Microphone ............................................... 35
Tally Light ................................................ 35
Self Timer ................................................. 35
Focusing Your Camcorder .................. 36-37
Power Zooming ....................................... 38
Fading In andOut of Scenes ..................... 39
Variable Shutter Speeds............................ 40
16x9 Mode ................................................ 41
SCENE SELECTAE Modes ..................... 42
White Balance ........................................... 43
Time Counter With Memory Stop ............ 44
Tape Time-Remaining Display ................. 45
Recording and Traveling Tips .................. 46
Playback Features
Tracking .................................................... 47
Viewfinder Playback ........................... 48-49
Playback on TV (or VCR) With
A UDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ................... 50-51
Playback on TV Without
Audio/Video Inputs ............................ 52-53
Trouble Checks ..................................... 54-56
Design Specifications ................................. 57
Care and Maintenance ......................... 58-59
Limited Warranty ..................................... 60
Index (Alphabetical)....,. ........................ 61-63
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RCA CC176 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRCA
ModelCC176
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions

Electrical Safety Warnings

Cautions regarding electric shock, water, and proper use of accessories.

Important Safety Instructions for AC AdapterCharger

Important Safeguards

Installation and Operation Safety

Instructions on following manuals, heeding warnings, and safe plug insertion.

Power Source and Cord Safety

Advice on power sources, avoiding overloading, and protecting power cords.

Important Safeguards (continued)

Servicing and Lithium Batteries

Guidelines on servicing, replacement parts, and safe disposal of lithium batteries.

Water and Moisture Precautions

Warnings against using the camcorder near water or in damp environments.

First-Time Operation

First-Time Operation (continued)

Attaching a Power Supply

Connecting the AC adapter/charger or battery for power.

Setting Controls to Automatic

Engaging auto features like white balance, shutter speed, and focus.

Starting and Stopping Recording

How to initiate and end video recording using the thumb trigger.

Playback Operation

Steps for rewinding, playing back, and stopping tapes.

Powering Your Camcorder

Using the AdapterCharger

Connecting the AC adapter/charger to power the camcorder and charge the battery.

Powering Your Camcorder (continued)

Using the Battery

Attaching and removing the rechargeable battery pack for portable operation.

Charging the Battery

Steps for charging the camcorder battery using the adapter/charger.

Optional RCA DC Car Cord Adapter

Using the car cord adapter to power the camcorder from a vehicle.

Battery Safety Precautions

Important safety warnings regarding battery handling, disposal, and usage.

Viewfinder Displays (continued)

Status, Cassette Warning, and TAPE END Indicators

Various status indicators including REC, PAUSE, tape warnings, and end of tape.

Elapsed Time-Counter with Memory Stop

Tracks recording time and allows setting memory points.

Tape Time-Remaining Display

Shows the approximate remaining time on the tape.

Date, Time, and Age Indicators

Displays for date, time, and age, which can be recorded on tape.

Date, Time, and Age Displays

Installing the Clock Lithium Cell

Procedure for installing the battery that powers the date/time functions.

Date, Time, and Age Displays (continued)

Setting the Date, Time, and Age(s)

Step-by-step guide to setting the camcorder's date, time, and birth dates.

Selecting Display for Recording

Choosing which date, time, or age information to record on tape.

Focusing Your Camcorder

Focusing Your Camcorder (continued)

Manual Focus

Procedures and conditions for manually adjusting focus.

Playback on TV (or VCR) with Input Jacks

Playback Operation

Steps for playing back tapes on a TV or copying them to a VCR.

Playback (continued)

Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing

Monitoring the camcorder's output on a TV screen during recording.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording

Monitoring the camcorder's live view on a TV screen via RF output.

Playback on a TV without AudioVideo Input Jacks

Trouble Checks

No Power Issues

Troubleshooting steps for when the camcorder does not turn on.

RecordingPlayback Problems

Solutions for issues preventing recording or playback.

Trouble Checks (continued)

Tape Transport Issues

Troubleshooting tape stopping during rewind/fast forward or pause mode.

Picture Quality Issues

Diagnosing and fixing issues like dark pictures, special effects, or color problems.

Error Codes and Vertical Lines

Addressing specific error numbers and vertical lines in the picture.

Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance (continued)

Proper Care and Storage

Guidelines for protecting the camcorder from dust, damage, and extreme temperatures.

Things to Avoid

Warnings against disassembly, extreme environments, and improper accessories.

Compact Camcorder Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage

Details on what is covered, duration, and service provisions.

What Warranty Does Not Cover

Exclusions from warranty coverage, such as misuse or customer instruction.

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