Sony GV-D200E Operating Instructions Manual page 41

Displaying recording data and screen
indicators – Data code function
Note on the data code function
The data code function works only for tapes
recorded in the Digital8
Recording data
Recording data is the information of your VCR or
camcorder when you have recorded.
When you use the data code function, bars
(--- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if
– A blank section of the tape is being played
back.
– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or
noise.
– The tape was recorded by a camcorder or your
VCR without the date and time settings.
Data code
When you connect your VCR to the TV, the data
code appears on the TV screen.
system.
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