Recording With The Clip Continuous Rec Function - Sony PXW-X320 Operating Instructions Manual

• Audio cannot be recorded when the recording
and playback frame rates differ.
• Recording review is not possible.
• If you change the recording frame rate to a value
faster than the current shutter speed, the shutter
speed is changed to the slowest value for which
shooting is possible.
Example: If the frame rate is 32 and the shutter
1
speed is / , and you change the frame rate to
40
55, then the shutter speed is changed to
If is not possible to select a shutter speed that is
slower than the recording frame rate.
• Genlock is not possible.
Recording with the Clip
Continuous Rec Function
Normally, a clip is created as an independent file
each time that you start and stop recording. This
function allows you to start and stop recording
while continuously recording to the same clip, for
as long as the function remains enabled. This is
convenient when you do not want to generate a
large number of short clips, and when you want to
record without worrying about exceeding the clip
limit. It is still easy to find recording start points,
because a Rec Start essence mark is recorded at
the recording start point each time you start
recording.
Clip Continuous Rec settings and
shooting
Notes
• The Clip Continuous Rec function cannot be used at
the same time as the Picture Cache, Interval Rec,
Frame Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion function. When
you select Clip Continuous Rec mode, the Picture
Cache, Interval Rec, Frame Rec, and Slow & Quick
Motion functions are disabled. When you select
picture cache, Frame Rec, Interval Rec, or Slow &
Quick Motion mode, the Clip Continuous Rec function
is disabled.
• The Clip Continuous Rec function is disabled when the
recording mode is FAT.
To set Clip Continuous Rec
1
Select "OPERATION" > "Rec
Function" > "Clip Continuous Rec" in
the setup menu.
For details about menu operations, see "Basic
Setup Menu Operations" (page 110).
2
Turn the MENU knob to select "On,"
and then press the knob.
The "CONT" indication flashes in the
viewfinder, and the function is enabled.
You can assign the Clip Continuous Rec on/off
function to one of the ASSIGN. 1/2/3 switches,
ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches, and the COLOR
TEMP button.
1
/ .
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For details, see "Assigning Functions to Assignable
Switches" (page 158).
To shoot in Clip Continuous Rec mode
Shoot as described in "Basic Operations"
(page 84).
When recording starts, the "CONT" indication in
the viewfinder changes to "zREC" indication.
The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on
the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do
during normal recording.
Note
During recording or in recording standby mode
(when the "CONT" indication is lit), if you
remove the media, the battery, or the power
source, the media needs to be restored. It is not
possible to restore media on a device other than
this camcorder.
Exit Clip Continuous Rec mode (see page 91) and
then remove the media.
When the "CONT" indication is flashing (at 1
flash/s), you can remove the media.
To stop shooting
Stop the recording. The camcorder changes to the
recording standby mode (STBY) and the
"CONT" indication lights up.
Note
Stop the recording after the recording continues
for two or more seconds.
To exit Clip Continuous Rec mode
With the camcorder in recording standby mode,
set "OPERATION" > "Rec Function" > "Clip
Continuous Rec" in the setup menu to "Off."
Limitations during recording
A single continuous clip cannot be created if you
perform one of the following operations while the
camcorder is in recording or recording standby
mode (a new clip will be created when you next
start recording.)
• Operate on a clip (lock, delete, or rename a clip)
• Change the slot
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