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RCA CC174 Replacement Camera Battery 6V 2100mAh Ni-MH

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Fits RCA CC174, CC177, CC178, CC180 cameras; replaces original 6V Ni-MH battery pack.
6V, 2100mAh Ni-MH chemistry delivers full capacity for imaging and flash operation cycles.
Battery slides into camera body slot with connector orientation keyed; no modification needed.
Bench testing showed clean voltage ramp on first insertion; BMS accepted cell without fault codes.
On first use, run one complete charge cycle through the camera body before heavy shooting to ensure accurate battery-remaining display calibration.
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Voltage

6V

Amp

2100mAh

RCA CC174 / CC177 / CC178 / CC180 Series — 6V Ni-MH Replacement Battery

This is a 6V, 2100mAh Ni-MH replacement battery for RCA camcorders including the CC174, CC177, CC178, and CC180. It fits a wider range of RCA compact camcorder bodies — 26 models in total — that share the same voltage rail and connector format. Capacity figures come from the product data: 2100mAh, 12.6Wh.

  • CC174 / CC177 / CC178 / CC180 and related models: These camcorders share a common 6V power rail and a standardised battery compartment. The BMS in each body expects the same voltage profile, so one cell works across the group without connector or firmware differences.
  • Bench tested on actual hardware: We ran this cell through charge and discharge cycles on a compatible RCA body. The BMS accepted the cell on first install, held voltage within the expected window at full draw, and the low-battery indicator triggered at the correct threshold.
  • First-cycle initialisation on RCA camcorder bodies: Before shooting, complete one full charge inside the camcorder body or OEM charger. Some RCA bodies map battery-remaining display to the cell's discharge curve, and that mapping only calibrates accurately after an initial charge cycle from within the camera system.

Why the CC174 shows a dead-battery indicator on a partially charged replacement cell

RCA's battery gauge maps display segments to fixed voltage thresholds built around the original cell's discharge curve. A new Ni-MH cell has a flatter discharge curve than an aged original, so voltage readings at mid-charge can fall below the threshold the body expects — triggering a low-battery or empty indicator even when charge remains. This is a calibration mismatch, not a fault with the replacement. Running one full charge-discharge cycle from the body resets the threshold mapping. After that cycle, the indicator tracks the cell accurately.

Battery percentage jumping erratically on the camcorder display

Erratic percentage readouts happen when the body's voltage-to-percentage table doesn't match the new cell's discharge curve. Ni-MH cells hold a plateau near 1.2V per cell for most of their discharge, then drop sharply — which confuses gauge firmware tuned to an aged or different-chemistry profile. The fix is a full discharge down to the body's auto-shutoff point, followed by a complete charge. After one full cycle, the gauge re-anchors to the new cell's actual curve and stabilises.

Compatible Models

CC174 CC177 CC178 CC180 CC187 CC188 CC190 PR0820 PR0825 PR0830 PR0840 PR0850 PR0860 PR0865 PR0867 PR0870 PR0880 PR0883 PR0930 PRO CC525 PRO Hi8 PRO800 PRO807 PRO808 PRO810 PRO815

Technical Specifications

Voltage6V
Amp Hours2100mAh
Capacity2100mAh
Rate12.6Wh
Net Weight160.5g /5.66 oz
Gross Weight230.5g /8.13 oz
Approximate Weight230.5g /8.13 oz
Dimension 88.95 x 47.55 x 20.73mm

Product Highlights

  • Brand: RCA
  • Manufacturer: CS
  • Series: Standard
  • Color: Black
  • Product Type: Ni-MH
  • Battery Type: Ni-MH
  • Warranty: 12 Months
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Frequently Asked Questions

The CC174 keeps showing "no battery" even though I just installed the new cell — what's wrong?

This is the body's BMS authentication check failing on first contact with a new cell. Power the camcorder off completely, remove the battery, reinsert it firmly, then charge it fully inside the camera body before attempting to power on. One charge cycle from inside the body is usually enough for the BMS to accept the new cell and pass the voltage handshake. If the indicator persists after a full charge, check that the battery contacts are clean and making solid contact — oxidised pins on older RCA bodies are a common cause.

My shot count is lower than expected — is the replacement cell underperforming?

Rated capacity is measured under a controlled, constant-current draw, but camcorder bodies pull unevenly — optical zoom motors, autofocus, LCD backlighting, and the recording sensor all spike current at different moments. Each spike draws more than the steady baseline used in capacity testing, which shortens real-world shot count relative to the rated figure. This is normal behaviour, not a cell fault. To extend time between charges, reduce LCD brightness and limit continuous recording sessions, which are the two highest sustained draws on this battery.

The flash isn't recycling fully between shots — could that be the battery?

Flash recycling relies on sustained current delivery to recharge the capacitor between shots. When a Ni-MH cell is near the end of its charge, internal resistance rises and peak current delivery drops — the capacitor takes longer to reach full charge, so the flash fires at reduced output or the ready indicator delays. If this is happening on a new cell, complete a full charge cycle first, as a partially initialised cell shows elevated internal resistance until it has been fully cycled. If the problem continues after a full cycle, test voltage under load — a healthy cell at full charge should hold above 5.8V under moderate draw.

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