Canon MVX2i Setting the Data Code

Setting the Data Code

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

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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

(tape only) Date/Time Camcoder data

D/TIME SEL.

DateF1.8

1.JAN.20021/250

Time	12:00:00 AM	F1.8
		1/250
Date & Time	12:00 AM	F1.8
	1.JAN.2002	1/250

Date/Time & Camcoder data

F1.8

1/250

1.JAN.2002

F1.8

1/250 12:00:00 AM

F1.8

1/250 12:00 AM

1.JAN.2002

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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 MVX2i 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 ( 171) has been set to OFF through the menu.

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