Set the Date and Time

The date and time is calculated, including leap year, up to DEC 31 2089.

2, 3, 4

JOG KEY

1MENU

EXAMPLE:

YEAR : 2002

PUSH Push

MONTH : JAN

PUSH Rotate

MONTH : FEB

Setting the Clock

Before you begin

Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 11, 12)

Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen.

(p. 14)

[ CAMERA MENU ] [ VCR MENU ]

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2 Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY SETTING , and then press JOG KEY to display the DISPLAY SETTING menu screen.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CLOCK- SET , and then press JOG KEY to set to ON. (Menu OSD: pp. 60, 62)

The DATE/TIME SETTING menu is displayed.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select YEAR, then press JOG KEY to fix and move to the next item. Likewise, set the month, day, hour, and minutes.

Before Use

Note

To make corrections,

Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back to an item and correct.

A built-in Battery maintains clock operation. If the Palmcorder is not connected to a power source for a few months, the built-in battery may discharge and “CLOCK BATTERY” indication appears. (p. 53)

When DATE/TIME setting is completed, press MENU three times to start the clock and exit.

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Panasonic PV-DV52 Setting the Clock, Set the Date and Time, Example, Push Rotate, Camera Menu VCR Menu

PV-DV52 specifications

The Panasonic PV-DV52 was a compact and versatile camcorder that left an impression in the world of digital video recording during its time. Renowned for its user-friendly design and advanced features, the PV-DV52 catered to both amateur filmmakers and seasoned videographers seeking portability and quality.

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