Setting the Data Code
You can also choose to display the camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in the data code.
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TAPE (VCR)
DISP.SET UP | DATA CODE••• DATE/TIME |
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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.
Available data code combinations in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode :
DATA CODE |
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| Date/Time & |
(cassette | Date/Time | Camera data | |
only) | Camera data | ||
D/TIME SEL. |
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Date |
|
| 12dB |
| 12dB | F11 | |
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| F11 | 1/250 |
| 1.JAN.2002 | 1/250 | 1.JAN.2002 |
Time |
|
| 12dB |
| 12dB | F11 | |
| 12:00:00 AM | F11 | 1/250 |
| 1/250 | 12:00:00 AM | |
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|
| 12dB |
Date & Time |
|
| F11 |
12:00 AM | 12dB | 1/250 | |
| F11 | 12:00 AM | |
| 1.JAN.2002 | 1/250 | 1.JAN.2002 |
Only Date & Time display is available in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.
Notes:
•The data code will read “– –
–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 the XM2 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 ( 
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