Hitachi VM-3700A - Manual (Page 31)

DATE/TIME Setting
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DATE/TIME Setting pg. 20
The date and time can be recorded on your tape to act as a handy reference when
viewing them at a later time.
Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time.
The time backup battery is rechargeable. Charge the backup battery every two months.
Set "POWER" switch to "OFF" position and connect a charged battery or AC
adaptor/charger to the camera/recorder for 24 hours. Make sure that the current time is
displayed correctly before you start recording.
NOTES:
• The backup battery should be charged every two months. If it is not charged periodically,
it will be over-discharged and its life will be shortened.
• A cassette cannot be loaded or ejected when setting the date and time.
1. Press and hold the small button on "POWER" switch, and then slide it to "CAM"
position.
2. Press "DATE/TIME" button.
Date and time appear in the viewfinder and "1" flashes.
3. Press "F.FWD" button to select correct month. Hold button down to advance rapidly.
If you go past the month you want to set, press "REW" button. When the correct month
appears, press "STOP/EJECT" button.
4. Press "F.FWD" button to select correct date. Hold button down to advance rapidly. If