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Setting the data code

You can also choose to display camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes.

VCR

DISP.SET UP

DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME

( 35)

Using the Full Range of Features

To change, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu.

Possible data code combinations:

DATA CODE

 

 

Date/Time &

(cassette

Date/Time

Camera data

only)

Camera data

D/TIME SEL.

 

 

Date

 

F11

F11

JAN. 1,2001

1/2000

 

1/2000

JAN. 1,2001

Time

 

F11

F11

12:00:00 AM

1/2000

 

1/2000

12:00:00 AM

 

 

 

F11

Date & Time

 

 

1/2000

12:00 AM

F11

12:00 AM

 

JAN. 1,2001

1/2000

JAN. 1,2001

The data code will read “– – –” in the following situations:

During playback of a blank section of tape.

If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camera’s memory.

If the tape was recorded on a camera without a data code function.

If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read.

If a recording made on ELURA10/ELURA20 MC is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly.

The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS ( 137) has been set to OFF through the menu.

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Canon 10, elura20 instruction manual Setting the data code

10, elura20 specifications

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