Canon MV550i, MV530i instruction manual Setting the data code, Date

Setting the data code

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

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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.

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Possible data code combinations for cassettes:

DATA CODE
(cassette		Date/Time	Camera data
D/TIME SEL.	only)
Date		1.JAN.2002	F11
			1/250
Time		12:00:00 AM	F11
			1/250
Date & Time		12:00 AM	F11
		1.JAN.2002	1/250

Date/Time & Camera data

F11

1/250

1.JAN.2002

F11

1/250 12:00:00 AM

F11

1/250 12:00 AM 1.JAN.2002

Using the Full Range of Features

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 MV550i/MV530i 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 ( 150) has been set to OFF through the menu.

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