Sony DSR 250 Operating Instructions - Page 32
Using the data code function - white balance
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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 Various settings JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 AM [a] [b] AUTO 60 ATW F1.6 0dB [c] [d] [e] [f] [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. 32