Step 6: Setting The Date And Time - Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 Operating Instructions Manual

Step 6: 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, [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
z Tip
• 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 and then set the
date and time again (p. 113).
MENU
button
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
1
Press the MENU button.
CAMERA SET
EXPOSURE/IRIS
SMTH SLW REC
CNTRST ENHCR
STEADYSHOT
COLOR BAR
AF ASSIST
AE SHIFT
[ MENU ] : END
24
2
Select (OTHERS) by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
OTHERS
RETURN
CAMERA PROF.
ASSIGN BTN
PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
QUICK REC
[ MENU ] : END
3
Select [CLOCK SET] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
1 2 0
min
CLOCK SET
2006 JAN
Y M
[ MENU ] : CANCEL
4
Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
1 2 0
min
CLOCK SET
2006 JAN
Y M
[ MENU ] : CANCEL
5
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
and minute, then press the dial.
The clock starts.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
-:--:--
1 12 : 00
D AM
-:--:--
1 12 : 00
D AM