How do I set the Date/Time?

Solution

Setting the Date and Time
You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [ Date/Time ] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set.

1. Press < >.



2. Select < > the [ Menu] icon and press < > to open the setup menus.



3. Select < > .



4. Select < > [ Date/Time ] and press < >.



5. Change < > each field of the date and time and move < > to the next field.
Select < > [ OK ] and press < > to start the clock and close the setup screen.



6. Press < > to close the menu.

IMPORTANT
  • When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone, date and time again.
  • The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-day-year (for example, [ JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM ]). You can change the date format.

Changing the Time Zone
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York.

1. Press < >.



2. Select < > the [ Menu] icon and press < > to open the setup menus.



3. Select < > .



4. Select < > [ Time Zone/DST ] and press < >.



5. Select < > [ Your local time zone ] or [ Local time at your destination* ].
Select < > time zone and press < >.




6. Press < > to close the menu.

* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a .