Sony DCR-TRV20 - Manual (Page 21)

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Recording – Basics
Indicators displayed in the recording mode
The indicators are not recorded on tapes.
Recording a picture
Time code
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :
seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in
VCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
Remaining tape indicator
The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.
Recording date and time
The recording date and time are not displayed while recording. However, they are
recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording date and time, press
DATE CODE during playback.
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the backlight function.
In the standby, recording or memory mode, press BACK LIGHT.
The . indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
BACK LIGHT
Recording mode indicator
Cassette memory indicator
This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.
Time indicator
The time is displayed about five seconds
after the power is turned on.
Date indicator
The date is displayed about five
seconds after the power is turned on.
STBY/REC indicator
Remaining battery time indicator
Time code/Tape counter
Remaining tape indicator
0:00:01
45min
40 min REC
JUL 4 2000 12:05:56 AM