Before using13VQT1L43ª How to turn the power on and off withthe LCD monitor/viewfinderWhen the power switch is set to [ON], the powercan be turned on and off with the LCD monitorand the viewfinder when the unit is in TapeRecording Mode or Card Recording Mode.1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend theviewfinder to use. (-14-)≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will beactivated.2 Close the LCD monitor and retract theviewfinder.≥The power will not turn off unless the LCDmonitor is closed and the viewfinder isretracted.≥The Status indicator automatically goes offand the power turns off. (If quick start is set to[ON] (-15-), the unit goes into quick startstandby mode and the Status indicator lightsgreen.)≥The power does not turn off even if theLCD monitor is closed and the viewfinderis retracted while recording on a tape.3 Open the LCD monitor or extend theviewfinder to turn the power on and use themovie camera again.≥The Status indicator lights red and the powerturns on.Setting date and timeWhen the movie camera is turned on for the firsttime, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.≥Select [YES] and press the centre of thejoystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/time.If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, thenadjust it.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or CardRecording Mode.1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].(-20-)2 Move the joystick left or right in order toselect the item to be set. Then move thejoystick up or down to set the desired value.≥The year will change as follows:2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...≥The 24-hour clock is used.3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.ª About date/time≥The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.≥Make sure to check the time before recordingbecause the built-in clock is not very accurate.OFF ONOFF ONOFF ON2008Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals