Operating Instructions

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Playback
– Basics
Using the Data Code function (DCR-TRV140 only)
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 Remote Commander in the playback mode
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance,
gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator
To not display the recording date
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 110).
The display changes as follows:
date/time t no indicator
Recording data (DCR-TRV140 only)
Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the
recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.
When you use data code function, bars (--- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if: (DCR-TRV140
only)
– 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 without the date and time set.
Data code (DCR-TRV140 only)
When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.
Remaining battery time indicator during playback (DCR-TRV140 only)
The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may
not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you
close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining
battery time to be displayed.
Playing back a tape
[a] : SteadyShot OFF indicator
[b] : Exposure mode indicator
[c] : White balance indicator
[d] : Gain indicator
[e] : Shutter speed indicator
[f] : Aperture value
Date/time Various settings
JUL 4 2002
12:05:56
AM
0:00:23:01
40 min
60 AWB
F1.4
9dB
AUTO
0:00:23:01
40 min
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[b]
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[d]
[e]
[f]