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2. Preparation
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When using the camcorder for the first time,
configure the following settings in the menu.
For details about menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu
Operations” (page 80).
Setting the Time Zone
Set the time zone for the region of use. The default
value is “UTC Greenwich.”
1
Select Operation >Time Zone >Time Zone in
the setup menu.
2
Select the time zone to use.
Setting the Date and Time of the
Internal Clock
Set the year, month, day, and day-of-week of the
internal clock.
1
Select Maintenance >Clock Set >Date in the
setup menu.
The Date screen appears.
2
Turn the MENU knob to select the year, month,
or day, and then press the knob.
The selected year, month, or day becomes
editable.
3
Turn the MENU knob to set the year, month, or
day, and then press the knob.
4
Repeat steps
2
and
3
to set the remaining
digits.
5
Press the SET button.
The internal clock is set to the date set in steps
2
to
4
.
Next, set the time.
6
Select Maintenance >Clock Set >Time in the
setup menu.
The Time screen appears.
7
Set the time in the same way as when setting
the date.
8
Press the SET button.
The time is registered in the internal clock.
To cancel the setting, press the Cancel button.
Using the Camcorder for the First Time
