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Chapter 1 21
Setting the Date and Time
You need to set the date and time before it can be
displayed.
Date and time information is recorded onto the tape
at all times, but its display can be turned on or off
during playback (see page 73).
1. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to
M
(manual record). (The POWER
indicator comes on.)
2. Press in the MENU dial. (The Main Menu
appears.)
3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight DISPLAY.
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Display
Menu appears.)
4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight CLOCK ADJ.
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The month
is highlighted.)
5. Rotate the MENU dial to change the month.
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The date is
highlighted.) Repeat to input the day, year, hour
and minute.
6. When finished, press in the MENU dial twice to
exit.
Notes:
• To make the date and time appear in the
camcorder’s display or on the TV, see
page 73.
• The internal clock momentarily stops
while you are entering the date/time
information. It resumes once you finish.
Important: A separate internal battery is
used for the time and date. Under normal
conditions, this battery should last for 10
years or more. If you should need to replace
it, see your nearest RCA authorized service
center.
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