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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37)
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 |
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|
(cassette | Date/Time | Camera data |
only) | ||
D/TIME SEL. |
|
|
Date | JAN. 1,2001 | F32 |
| 1/250 | |
Time | 12:00:00 AM | F32 |
| 1/250 | |
Date & Time | 12:00 AM | F32 |
| JAN. 1,2001 | 1/250 |
Date/Time & Camera data
F32
1/250
JAN. 1,2001
F32
1/250 12:00:00 AM
F32
1/250 12:00 AM JAN. 1,2001
Using the Range of
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 ZR30 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 ( 
137) has been set to OFF through the menu.
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