A data code containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape.
- Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.
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During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.
Camcorder data may be displayed as "□□□□" during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse x2 playback.
Press the DISPLAY/DATA CODE button. When using a cassette, press it while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.
Selecting Date/Time
Select whether you want the date, the time, or to show up on your data code display.
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To change the date and time combination, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/TIME SEL., set it to DATE, TIME or DATE & TIME and close the menu.
Setting the Data Code
You can also choose to display the camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in the data code.
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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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Notes:
The data code will read "□□□□" in the following situations:
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 the GL2 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 has been set to OFF through the menu.