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Setting the clock

After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on.

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SYSTEM

D/TIME SET••JAN. 1,2001

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12:00 AM

1.Open the menu and select SYSTEM.

2.Select D/TIME SET.

The year display starts to flash.

3.Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the dial in to move to another part of the display.

Once you move from the year, the next part of the display starts flashing.

4.Set the month, day, hours, and minutes in the same way.

5.Press the MENU button when finished, and to start the clock.

Notes:

To make a change to part of the date and time, press the selector dial in at step 3 to move to the part to be changed. Turn the dial to make the change, then close the menu.

The date can be set to any year between 2001 and 2030.

If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time, you leave the menu, and the clock starts.

If you press the selector dial in after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start.

Date and time display

You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording. When the date and time display is set to ON, the date and time show in the lower left-hand corner of the display but the time zone disappears in about 4 seconds. The large, 4-second display will no longer appear when you turn on the power. It is not automatically superimposed on your recordings.

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To turn it on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/T DISPLAY, set it to ON and close the menu.

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Canon Optura 100 Setting the clock, Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET, Date and time display

Optura 100 specifications

The Canon Optura 100 is a versatile miniDV camcorder that emerged in the early 2000s, combining compact design with impressive features aimed at both amateur videographers and enthusiasts. This camcorder is particularly noted for its high-quality video recording capabilities, making it a popular choice among users seeking to capture memories in rich detail.

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The Optura 100 also incorporates a powerful 10x optical zoom lens, which gives users the flexibility to zoom in on distant subjects while maintaining clarity and detail. The autofocus system enhances usability, ensuring that subjects remain sharp and in focus even while moving. Additionally, the camcorder supports digital zoom capabilities, extending the zoom range further, though users are encouraged to rely on optical zoom for the best quality.

For video recording, the Canon Optura 100 offers several resolution settings, including the capability to record in standard and LP modes, accommodating various needs and storage constraints. With the miniDV tape format, users benefit from the ability to record high-quality digital video that can be easily transferred to computers for editing and sharing.

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In terms of user interface, the Canon Optura 100 is equipped with a rotating LCD screen that provides an intuitive viewfinder experience. The display is bright and responsive, facilitating easy framing and playback of captured footage.

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