Setting the calendar

The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE.

This shows you how to adjust the calendar to 5:20 PM on December 25, 2005.

1 Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 20)

2 Press the MENU button.

3 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, TIME ZONE, set the time difference from Greenwich mean time using the or

operation button. (Page 117)

(Example of MENU in the TAPE mode)

SET

Operation button

MENU

For menu operation (Page 97)

You can also use the menu buttons on the remote control. (Page 15)

4 In the setup menus, OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, CLOCK SET, select YES.

5 Press the or operation button to set YEAR to 2005.

Choose a year between 2000 and 2030.

6 Press the operation button to move the setting item to MONTH.

7 Press the or operation button to set MONTH to DEC.

8 Set DAY, HOUR, and MIN using the method shown in steps 4 and 5.

• This is a 24-hour clock.

9 Press MENU three times to exit the menus.

The clock can vary in accuracy so check that the time is correct before shooting.

When using the camera overseas, do not set the CLOCK SET option to the current time, but instead enter the time difference from Greenwich mean time according to TIME ZONE.

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Panasonic AG-HVX200AP Setting the calendar, Operation button, Example of Menu in the Tape mode, Choose a year between 2000

AG-HVX200AP specifications

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