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reference when viewing them later. Use the following procedure to set up the display for the current date and
time.
Note:
Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time. Although the date and time can be
set without the clock battery inserted, they will disappear when the battery providing power to the camcorder
is removed.
Make sure that the current time is displayed correctly before you start filming.
1. Load the battery ("Loading the Batteries: Camcorder batteries" p.15). Press the red button on the
CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM.
2. Press the DATE/TITLE button and look into the viewfinder. The date and time should appear in the lower right
with the "1" flashing.
3. Pressing the F.F button gives you higher numbers while the REW button gives you lower numbers. Select the
right month and press STOP button. Use the F.F, REW and STOP buttons to select the proper day, year, hour,
minute, and AM or PM.
4. After setting the AM/PM, press the DATE/TITLE button. The display changes and the internal clock starts.
Note:
After the date and time are set, " AUTO" appears and the camcorder enters the automatic date
recording mode. See "Date Recording" on page 33.
Correcting the Date and Time
1. Press the DATE/TITLE button while pressing the STOP button. The flashing cursor appears at the month.
2. Move to where you need to make the correction with the STOP button and use the F.F and REW to correct.
3. Press the DATE/TITLE button to set the corrected date and time.
Getting Started, Identifying Controls
Left side/Rear Camera Illustration
1. Lens
F1.6 (4~48mm) 12:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions.
