Sony HDR-CX12 - Manual (Page 18)

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On the charging/recording/playback time
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Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C
(77 ˚F).
10°C to 30°C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is recommended.
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The recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
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The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
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Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
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Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
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Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
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Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
source (mains) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
Step 3: 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, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
1
While pressing the green button,
slide the POWER switch repeatedly
in the direction of the arrow until
the respective lamp lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
Go to step 3 when you turn on your
camcorder for the first time.
2
Touch (HOME)  (SETTINGS)
 [CLOCK/ LANG]  [CLOCK
SET].
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
Lens cover
Touch the button
on the LCD screen
POWER switch