HVR-A1U 24 hour clock only? at DVinfo.net

Kevin Walsh · July 15th, 2010, 06:51 PM

I have a job that requires me to record the time and date on my video in a 12 hour (am pm) mode.
When I'm setting the time it shows a 12 hour clock, but when I quit out of the set up menu the camera defaults to a 24 hour clock.
Is there a way to record date/time with a 12 hour clock?

Annie Haycock · July 25th, 2010, 10:06 AM

You might just have to change the time at midday so that it just shows the first twelve hours of the clock, then change it back at midnight. With the 24-hour clock, it doesn't say am or pm, so no-one would know - unless it is important.

I just wish the date/time display wasn't quite so prominent in the screen - somewhere more descreet in a corner, or at the top or bottom, would be better.

July 15th, 2010, 06:51 PM	#1
Kevin Walsh Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 225	HVR-A1U 24 hour clock only? I have a job that requires me to record the time and date on my video in a 12 hour (am pm) mode. When I'm setting the time it shows a 12 hour clock, but when I quit out of the set up menu the camera defaults to a 24 hour clock. Is there a way to record date/time with a 12 hour clock?

July 25th, 2010, 10:06 AM	#2
Annie Haycock Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales Posts: 734	You might just have to change the time at midday so that it just shows the first twelve hours of the clock, then change it back at midnight. With the 24-hour clock, it doesn't say am or pm, so no-one would know - unless it is important. I just wish the date/time display wasn't quite so prominent in the screen - somewhere more descreet in a corner, or at the top or bottom, would be better. __________________ Canon XH A1; Canon XF100; Nikon D800