Canon MV6iMC instruction manual Setting the data code

Setting the data code

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

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CAMERA		PLAY (VCR)	CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY (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.

Possible data code combinations for tapes:

DATA CODE			Date/Time &
(tape only)	Date/Time	Camera data
D/TIME SEL.			Camera data
Date			F1.8
		F1.8	1/250
	1.JAN.2003	1/250	1.JAN.2003
Time		F1.8	F1.8
	12:00:00 PM		1/250
		1/250	12:00:00 PM
			F1.8
Date & Time	12:00 PM		1/250
		F1.8	12:00 PM
	1.JAN.2003	1/250	1.JAN.2003

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 MV6i 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 ( 160) has been set to OFF through the menu.

Using the Full Range of Features

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