7IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon HV30. Please read this manual carefully beforeyou use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail tooperate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 83).Conventions Used in the ManualIMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is notavailable in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should beset, etc.).: Reference page number.“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.About this ManualSetting the Date and Time1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press( ) to open the setup menus.3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]and press ( ).4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press( ).The first field of the date will beindicated with blinking up/downarrows.5 Change ( ) each field of the dateand time and move ( ) to the nextfield.6 Press ( ) to start the clock.7 Press to close the menu.IMPORTANTIf you do not use the camcorder for about 3months, the built-in rechargeable lithium batterymay discharge completely and the date andtime setting may be lost. In such case, rechargethe built-in lithium battery ( 93) and set thetime zone, date and time again.You can also change the date format ( 43).DATE/TIME SETUPDATE/TIME 1.JAN.2008 12:00 AMFUNC.( 21)FUNC.FUNC.Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menuoptions as they are displayed on screen. Menu options inboldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON],[OFF]).Buttons and switches to be operatedMenu item shown at its default positionNames of buttons and switches other than the joystick areindicated within a “ button” frame (for example ).FUNC.COPY