Using The Data Code Function - Sony DSR-250 Operating Instructions Manual

Playing back a tape

Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the
recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Press DATA CODE on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander supplied with
your camcorder in playback mode.
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot OFF, white balance, gain, shutter speed,
aperture value, exposure mode) t no indicator
Date/time
JUL 4 2001
12:05:56 AM
[a] SteadyShot OFF indicator
[b] Exposure mode indicator
[c] White balance mode indicator
[d] Gain indicator
[e] Shutter speed indicator
[f] Aperture value
To not display the various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 120).
The display changes as follows:
date/time y no indicator
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 a monitor, the data code also appears on the
monitor screen (p. 35).
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. When you want to display the date and time during shooting,
set DATE REC to ON in the menu settings. However, once you record with the date and
time, you cannot erase them.
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Various settings
[a]
[b]
[c]
AUTO
60 ATW
[d]
F1.6 0dB
[e]
[f]