Sony PMWEX1R Operating Instructions - Page 77

Recording Freeze Mix: Image Alignment 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 77