Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)

A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other

Ecamcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape.

• Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.

 

 

 

 

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Using the Full Range of Features

During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse ⋅2 playback.

Press the DATA CODE button. When using a cassette, press it while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

•Press it once to display, once more to hide it.

•The data code will also be displayed on a TV screen connected to the camcorder.

Selecting Date/Time

Select whether you want the date, the time, or both to show up on your data code display.

+ PLAY , + PLAY

TAPE (VCR) CARD (VCR)

DISP.SET UP

D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME

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To change the date and time combination, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/TIME SEL., set it to DATE, TIME or DATE & TIME and close the menu.

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