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A data code, containing
the date and time the recording
was made and other camera data (shutter
speed and
exposure
settings)
is automatically
recorded
on a special data section of the tape.
During playback,
the data code can be displayed
or hidden while the camera is in play, reverse playback,
slow forward/reverse
playback
or frame advance/reverse.
Press the wireless
controller's
DATA CODE
button.
• Press it once to display, once more to hide it.
The camera playback
condition
displays
are not shown when the data code is displayed.
You can also choose which type of data code to display -- either the date/time,
camera data or both.
(seep.
18) _'_
_'DATA CODE...DATE/TIME
1. Select DATA CODE
from the VCR menu.
2. Choose between
DATE/TIME,
CAMERA
DATA and CAM. & D/T.
3. Press the MENU button
once more to close the menu.
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Notes:
• To avoid accidental
recording,
make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes
the hole
(the switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE
OFF).
• The data code will read ....
in the following
situations:
- When the playback
is stopped.
- During playback
of a blank section of tape.
- If the tape was recorded
before entering
the date and time in the camera's
memo17.
- If the tape was recorded
on a camera without
a data code function.
- If noise or tape damage prevents
the data code from being read.
• Data code is not displayed
during high speed playback
modes.
• Ifa recording
made on XL1 is played back on a different
DV camcorder,
the data code may not be
displayed
correctly.
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