Camcorder operation
Setting the date and time
Before
setting the date and time, make sure the
lithium battery is installed. (See page 5.)
Example:
Setting the date and time to 2:lO P.M.,
December 24,1998.
Turn the power on, the CAMERA mode is set
automatically.
Press the DATE and FOCUS LOCK buttons for
about two seconds.
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The reset time (0:OO:OO) and date
(1.1.1997)
are displayed.
Press the
DATE
button until the desired day (24)
is set, then press the FOCUS LOCK button.
Repeat step 3 to set the month, year and time.
The seconds counter will start counting from
“00” when the FOCUS LOCK button is pressed
after setting the minutes.
Notes
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The date and time are not displayed in PLAYER
mode.
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The date and time cannot be set while in
recording mode.
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Recording the date and time
The date and time will be recorded on the tape
as
displayed in the viewfinder. The date and time will
not be displayed if they have not been set.
Press the DATE button to select the desired display
mode, as shown below.
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Concerning the programmed AE/shutter
speed settings
The
optimum shutter speed is automatically set
between l/SO sec. and l/250 sec. according the
brightness of the subject. Accordingly, AE:lOO,
AE:l SO
or AE:250 will be displayed in the
viewfinder.
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