Sony GV-D200 Operating Instructions - Page 30

Displaying recording data and screen indicators - Data code function When you play back tapes recorded by your VCR, you can check the recording date/ time. Also, when you play back tapes recorded by a Digital8 system video camera recorder with the data code function, you can check the recording date/time and various settings when you have recorded. Using the data code function Your VCR automatically stores the date/time and the recording data used during the recording in the memory of the tape. DATA CODE Press DATA CODE on your VCR. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Date/time Various settings JUL 4 2001 12:05:56AM AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9dB To not display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 50). The display changes as follows: date/time t no indicator SteadyShot OFF indicator Exposure mode indicator White balance indicator Gain indicator Shutter speed indicator Aperture value Note on the data code function The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Recording data Recording data is the information of your VCR or camcorder when you have recorded. When you use the data code function, bars and --:--:--) appear if - A blank section of the tape is being played back. - The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. - The tape was recorded by a camcorder or your VCR without the date and time settings. Data code 30 When you connect your VCR to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.