Preparation

Setup

3 Setting date and time

 

When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Select the menu. (l 20)

[BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES]

Changing the date format Select the menu. (l 20)

[SETUP] # [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style

2 Select the date or time, then adjust the desired value with the joystick.

The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...

The 24-hour system is used to display the time.

[ ] appears on the right top of the screen when [SET WORLD TIME] (l 24) is set to

[HOME], while [ ] appears when it is set to [DESTINATION].

3 Press the joystick to enter the selection.

The clock function starts at [00] seconds when the joystick is pressed.

Display style

Screen display

[Y/M/D]

2009.11.15

 

 

[M/D/Y]

11.15.2009

 

 

[D/M/Y]

15.11.2009

 

 

 

 

To set summer time, select summer time in [HOME] for [SET WORLD TIME] after setting the clock.

The date and time function is driven by a built- in lithium battery.

If the time display is [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. Use the following steps to charge the battery, and then set the date and time.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery Connect the AC adaptor or insert the battery to the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will save the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the mode dial is set to OFF, the battery is still being recharged.)

4 Press the MENU button to finish the setting.

Check the date and time displayed.

Changing the date and time display mode

Select the menu. (l 20)

[SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] # desired display style

[DATE] [D/T] [OFF]

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

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Panasonic SDR-S26 Setting date and time, Select the menu. l, Press the joystick to enter the selection

SDR-S26 specifications

The Panasonic SDR-S26 is a compact camcorder that offers a remarkable combination of features and technologies designed for both amateur and professional videographers. Released as part of Panasonic's line of high-definition handheld camcorders, the SDR-S26 stands out for its user-friendly interface and portability.

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