Sony EXMOR PMW-EX1 User Manual

Freeze Mix: Image Alignment
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Recording
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.
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.
• 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.
Freeze Mix: Image
Alignment

Sony EXMOR PMW-EX1 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	3x 1/2-inch Exmor CMOS
Lens	Fujinon 14x Zoom Lens
Media Type	SxS Memory Card
Maximum Aperture	f/1.9
Gain	-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphone
Recording Format	MPEG-2 Long GOP
LCD Screen	3.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder	0.45-inch color LCD
Audio	2-channel XLR inputs
Focal Length	5.8 to 81.2 mm
ND Filter	1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Shutter Speed	1/2 - 1/2000 sec
Memory Card Slot	2x SxS card slots
Video Output	HDMI, Composite
Frame Rate	23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50i
Input/Output	XLR audio inputs, Headphone output

Summary

Preparations

Power Supply

Details how to power the camcorder using a battery pack or AC adapter.

Setting the Clock

Handling SxS Memory Cards

Provides instructions on using, inserting, removing, and formatting SxS memory cards.

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide to perform basic recording operations.

Selecting the Video Format

Explains how to choose and set the video format for recording.

Adjusting the White Balance

Guides on setting the white balance for accurate color reproduction.

Setting the Gain

Covers setting the camcorder's gain for controlling light sensitivity.

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Explains how to adjust the electronic shutter speed for motion capture.

Adjusting the Iris

Details how to manually or automatically adjust the iris for exposure control.

Adjusting the Zoom

Adjusting the Focus

Covers manual and auto focus modes for achieving sharp images.

Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot)

Recording Audio Signals

Covers using built-in and external microphones for audio recording.

Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons

Slow & Quick Motion Recording

Picture Profiles

Deleting Clips

Playback

Playing Back Clips

Guides on how to play back recorded clips on the camcorder.

Thumbnail Screen

Clip Operations

Covers various operations that can be performed on recorded clips.

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus

Provides an overview of the camcorder's setup menu system structure.

Setup Menu Configuration

Basic Menu Operations

Menu controls

Explains the use of joystick, jog dial, and buttons for menu navigation.

Displaying the Setup menu

Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors

Operating Clips With a Computer

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)

Recording External Input Signals

Formats and Limitations of Outputs

Video Formats and Output Formats

Backup Battery

Replacing the backup battery

Troubleshooting

Operating Power

Lists common symptoms, causes, and remedies for power-related problems.

Recording/Playback

Addresses symptoms and solutions for recording and playback failures.

External Devices

Error/Warning Indications

Explains various error and warning messages displayed by the camcorder.

Specifications

General

Recording/playback formats

Details the video and audio formats supported for recording and playback.

Camera Block

Lens

Focus

Camera

Covers camera specifications like pickup device, format, and optical system.

Audio Block

Inputs/Outputs

Input connectors

Details the specifications for the camcorder's audio and DC input connectors.

Output connectors

Lists specifications for the camcorder's various output connectors.