Using the Camcorder for
the First Time
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 121).
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
2
Repeat steps
and
remaining digits.
3
to set the
5
Press the SET button.
The internal clock is set to the date set in
2
to 4.
steps
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.
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