Step 5: Setting The Date And Time - Sony HVR-Z1J Service Manual

When the picture in the viewfinder is
hard to see
If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder
clearly under bright circumstances, use the
supplied large eyecup.
To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and
align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then
slide it up to the end. You can attach the large
eyecup facing either the right or left side.
Large eyecup
(supplied)
z Tip
• To select the brightness of the viewfinder backlight
when you are using the battery pack, select the
(LCD/VF SET) menu, then [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 68).
• To display the picture on both the LCD panel and the
viewfinder during recording, select the
VF SET) menu, [VF POWER], then [ON] (p. 69).
• To display the picture in black and white on the
viewfinder, select the
[VF COLOR], then [OFF] (p. 69).
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Getting started
(LCD/
(LCD/VF SET) menu,
Step 5: Setting the
date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
b Note
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
rechargeable battery (p. 122) and then set the date
and time again.
1
Turn on your camcorder (p. 14).
2
Open the LCD panel and adjust the
angle.
Proceed to step 6 when you set the clock for
the first time.
POWER switch