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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
