53E Using the FullRange of FeaturesSetting the Date and TimeThe date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide it during playback ( 82).Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install thebackup battery before you begin ( 136).• Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from themenu.Setting the time zone/daylight saving time1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.2. Select T.ZONE/DST.• The time zone display appears on the screen.• Your camcorder’s time zone is factory-preset to Paris. If you are at anothertime zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) settingif necessary.3. Move up or down the list of time zones with the selector dial. Selectthe option that represents your time zone.• If you are now in daylight saving time, select the time zone with thedaylight saving time mark C next to the area.4. Close the menu.SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST••PARIS( 40)MENUMENU+ , + CAMERACARDCAMERATAPE