Sony PMW-EX1R Camcorder User Manual


 
Freeze Mix: Image Alignment
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Recording
Using the Freeze Mix function, an image (still
picture) of a clip recorded in HD Mode can be
temporarily superimposed on the current camera
picture, permitting you to easily align images for
next recording.
To use the Freeze Mix function
Assign the Freeze Mix function to one of the
assignable buttons.
For details, see “Changing Functions of the
Assignable Buttons” on page 70.
Superimposing a Freeze Mix image
1 Stop recording to set the camcorder to
STBY (recording standby) status.
2 Press the REC REVIEW button to
review the recorded images, or press the
ASSIGN button to which you assigned
“Freeze Mix.”
3 Press the ASSIGN button to which you
assigned “Freeze Mix” at the image
with which you want align.
The image where you pressed the ASSIGN button
in step
3 is displayed as a still picture over the
current camera picture.
Canceling Freeze Mix status
You can cancel it with the ASSIGN button to
which you assigned “Freeze Mix” or the REC
START/STOP button.
When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing
the ASSIGN button, the normal camera picture
is restored.
When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing
the REC START/STOP button, normal
recording begins.
Notes
The Freeze Mix function cannot be used in SD
Mode.
If the recorded picture and the current camera
picture differ in video format, the Freeze Mix
display cannot be achieved.
The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the
recording video format is SP 1440/24P.
The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in
Slow & Quick Motion mode or Slow Shutter
mode.
•You cannot operate the Setup menus and
PICTURE PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix
status.
Freeze Mix: Image
Alignment