Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder. Install the

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backup battery before you begin (

 

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Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

SYSTEM

 

T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS

 

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1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2. Turn the selector dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the selector dial.

3. Turn the selector dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the selector dial.

The time zone setting appears.

The default setting is Paris. Select your time zone and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary.

4.Turn the selector dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone.

To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the U next to the area.

5.Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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Canon MVX150i, MVX100i instruction manual Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time, Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

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