Setting The Time Zone, Date And Time - Canon XH A1 Instruction Manual

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or if the built-in rechargeable
battery has completely discharged.
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
MENU
SYSTEM SETUP/
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1. Press the MENU button.
2. Turn the SELECT/SET dial to select [SYSTEM SETUP/
3. Select [D/TIME SET
The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York.
4. Turn the SELECT/SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone
and press the dial.
To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the
Setting the Date and Time
MENU
SYSTEM SETUP/
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5. Select [D/TIME SET
The year display starts flashing.
6. Turn the SELECT/SET dial to select the first field of the date, and press the dial.
• The next part of the display starts flashing.
• Set the rest of the date and time in the same way.
7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and start the clock.
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording
You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen.
MENU
DISPLAY SETUP/
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Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/
[D/T DISPLAY] and close the menu.
If you do not use the camcorder for a period of approximately 3 months, the built-in rechargeable
battery will discharge completely and the date and time settings will be lost. In that case, recharge the
built-in battery (
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D/TIME SET
] and then select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the dial.
D/TIME SET
] and press the dial.
GUIDE INFO•••OFF
16) and set the time zone, date and time again.
T.ZONE/DST•••NEW YORK
] and press the dial.
next to the area.
DATE/TIME••• JAN.1,2006
]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to
12:00 AM