Sony DCR-TRV480E Step 5: Setting the date and time

To use the viewfinder during operation

When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Stick,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 35) and fader (p. 40) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.

1Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17).

2Close the LCD panel with the screen facing out.

appears on the screen.

3Touch .

[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.

4Touch [YES].

The LCD screen is turned off.

5Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.

6Touch the button you want to set.

•[EXPOSURE]: Adjust with /

and touch .

•[FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a desired effect (only in the CAMERA- TAPE mode).

• : The LCD screen lights up.

To hide the buttons on the LCD screen,

touch .

To use the large-capacity battery pack

When you use the large-capacity battery pack (NP-QM71D/QM91D) on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder and pull it up to the optimal angle for viewing.

Step 5: Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder.

	b Note	Getting
	b Note
	• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
	months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
	discharged and the date and time settings may be	started
	cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the	started
	cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
	rechargeable battery (p. 142) and then set the date
	and time again.