Setting the Data Code

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

+PLAY

TAPE (VCR)

DISP.SET UP

DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME

( 40)

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 for cassettes:

DATA CODE

 

 

Date/Time &

(tape only)

Date/Time

Camcorder data

D/TIME SEL.

Camcorder data

Date

 

 

F1.8

JAN. 1,2002

F1.8

1/250

 

1/250

JAN. 1,2002

Time

 

F1.8

F1.8

12:00:00 AM

1/250

 

1/250

12:00:00 AM

 

 

 

F1.8

Date & Time

12:00 AM

F1.8

1/250

12:00 AM

 

JAN. 1,2002

1/250

JAN. 1,2002

Notes:

•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 camcorder’s memory.

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

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

•If a recording made on OPTURA200 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 ( 173) has been set to OFF through the menu.

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