Freeze Mix: Image Alignment

Using the Freeze Mix function, an image (still picture) of a recorded clip 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 57.

•The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the recording video format is SP 1080/24P.

•The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in Quick & Slow Motion mode or Slow Shutter mode.

•You cannot operate the Setup menus and PICTURE PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix status.

Recording

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

•If the recorded picture and the current camera picture differ in video format, the Freeze Mix display cannot be achieved.

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