Sony Handycam DCR-VX2100E Operating Instructions Manual page 43

Playing back a tape
Recording data
Recording data is your camcorder's
information when you have recorded
something. In CAMERA mode, the recording
data will not be displayed.
When you use the data code function, "-- --
----" (date) or "-- : -- : --" (time) appears if:
– A blank portion of the tape is being played
back.
– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or
noise.
– The tape was recorded by the camcorder
without the date and time set.
Data code
When you connect your camcorder to the TV,
the data code also appears on the TV screen
(p. 46).
Note on the date/time indicator
Recording date/time is not displayed during
shooting, however, it is automatically recorded
on the tape. You can check the recording date/
time during playback by pressing DATA
CODE.
If the exposure adjustment is set to
minimum
"CLOSE" is displayed at the location of the
aperture value.
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