Sony DCR-VX2000E Operating Instructions Manual page 169

Resetting the date and time
The year changes as follows:
1995 1996 2000 2079
If you do not set the date and time
"– –:– –:– –" (time) and "-- -- ----" (date) are
recorded on the data code of the tape and the
"Memory Stick."
Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of your camcorder operates
on a 24-hour cycle.
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