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initial setting:display menu setting

DISPLAYING THE DATE / TIME (DATE / TIME)

•The date/time function works in Camera / Player / M.Cam / M.Player modes. ➥page 18

•The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape.

1.	Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. (VP-D385( i ) only)
2.	Press the MODE button to set Camera (		) or Player (	).
3.	Press the MENU button.
	• The menu list will appear.
4.	Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "Display", then press the
	Joystick or move the Joystick ()to the right.
5.	Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select "Date/Time", then press
	the Joystick.
6.	Move the Joystick (▲ / ▼) up or down to select the date/time display type,
	then press the Joystick.
	• Date/Time display type: "Off", "Date", "Time", "Date&Time".
7.	To exit, press the MENU button.
	•	On charging the built-in rechargeable battery
		Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
		and other settings even when the power is off. The built-in rechargeable
		battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall
		outlet via the AC power adaptor or while the battery pack is attached.
		The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do
		not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the built-in
		rechargeable battery. If the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged,

CARD	TAPE	MODE
(VP-D385( i ) only)
		BATT.

BATT.

Camera Mode
Display		� Off
Guideline
LCD Bright
LCD Colour		� Off
Date/Time
TV Display		� On
Move	Select	MENU Exit

	any input data will not be backed up and the date/time appears on the screen
•	as "00:00 1.JAN.2008" (when "Date/Time" display is set to "On").
	The date/time will read "00:00 1.JAN.2008" in the following conditions:
	- When the built-in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead.
	- If the movie or photo recording was made before setting the date/time in the
•	miniDV camcorder.
	The same functional button exists on the remote control as well. Press it once to

Camera Mode

Display

Guideline

LCD Bright

LCD Colour

Date/Time

TV Display

✔Off Date Time Date&Time

display the date "1.JAN.2008", press it twice to display the time and press it again

to display both time and date on the screen.

Move Select MENU Exit

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