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Paul Doherty February 12th, 2012 04:30 AM

Recording the Time and the Date
 
I can see in the manual how to display the date and time in the viewfinder when you are recording, but as far as I can see that isn't recorded .

Obviously most of the time that's fine, but I've got a recording coming up where it would be very helpful to record the date and time to tape (I'm not using an external recorder), but can't see any way of doing that. Does anyone know if it is possible?

Any suggestions welcome.

Willard Hill February 12th, 2012 12:13 PM

Re: Recording the Time and the Date
 
Paul,
Open the menu, scroll to system and go to the bottom of the menu and select next page, You will find character record on that page. Now press the set button and it will give you the option to choose on or off.

Paul Doherty February 12th, 2012 02:28 PM

Re: Recording the Time and the Date
 
Willard

Thanks for the comment, but I suspect my model is one of the earlier ones because I don't have that option. It's a shame but it looks like I've missed out on that feature because I've trawled right through the menus and can't find it anywhere.

Thanks again for the info.

Paul

Don DesJardin February 13th, 2012 12:59 PM

Re: Recording the Time and the Date
 
Paul,
My camera is as early as it gets, and I have that option. I'm assuming your talking about your replacement H1. Make sure your in the record menu and not the VCR/PLAY menu.

Paul Doherty February 14th, 2012 02:17 AM

Re: Recording the Time and the Date
 
Hi

My stupid mistake - I was in VCR mode! It's working fine now. Many thanks to you both.

Paul


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