Canon HV30 Video Camera Support

FAQs & troubleshooting

How do I set the Date/Time?

Content Id: 8200109200

Solution

Changing the Time Zone
Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York.

1. Press .

2. Select ( ) the icon and press( ) to open the setup menus.

3. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ).

4. Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and press ( ).

To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the

mark next to the area.

5. Select ( )your time zone and press ( ).

6 Press to close the menu.

Caution

Time Zones

Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone. Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the screen.

Setting the Date and Time

You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set.

1. 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 ( ).

5. Change ( ) each field of the date and time and move ( ) to the next field.

Press ( ) to start the clock.

6. Press to close the menu.

Caution

If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone, date and time again.

You can also change the date format.

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