VQT3C569The clock operation starts on this unit when the battery is inserted and the poweris turned on for the first time.The date and time indication is not correct in this state because the clock has not beenset yet. The clock is used as a file name (➜ page 40) or to preserve recording date andtime information. Set the correct date and time.• Turn the power on. (➜ page 8)1 Press MENU.2 Press +, – to select“COMMON MENU” and pressq to enter.3 Press +, – to select “DATE & TIME”and press q to enter.4 Press +, – toset the yearand press i. 24H 0:002011 . JAN. 1DATE & TIMEThe above illustrationis a display example.5 Press +, – to set the monthand press i.Setting the clockMENU* The clock operates with the monthly loss/gain of approx. 60 seconds at normal temperature.* The clock setting will be lost if the battery is removed or completely exhausted.6 Press +, – to set the date and press i.7 Press +, – to set the clockindication method and press i.“ 24H ” and “ AM / PM ” are displayed forthe 24-hour display and the 12-hourdisplay respectively.8 Press +, – to set the hour and press i.9 Press +, – to set the minute.To change the setting, press u, i tomove between the items, and then press+, – again to make the setting.10 Press q to enter.The date and time are set and theclock starts to operate.To exit the setting screen, press MENU.Preparation