21Basic Functions -PreparationsE( 38)Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSet the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or whenyou have replaced the backup battery.Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press theSET dial.3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and pressthe SET dial.The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The default setting is NewYork.4. Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your timezone and press the SET dial.To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the U next to the area.Setting the Date and Time5. Turn the SET dial to select [D/TIME SET] and pressthe SET dial.The year display starts to flash.6. Turn the SET dial to select the year, and press theSET dial.• The next part of the display starts flashing.• Set the month, day, hours and minutes in the same way.CARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERACARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAT.ZONE/DST•••N.Y.SYSTEM( 38)D/TIME SET•••JAN. 1,200412:00 PMSYSTEM