Sony DCR-PC101 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing (on tapes)
Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR
You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR.
Prepare a pen and paper for notes.
Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder (if inserted).
(1) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, the recording pause is not necessary.
(2) Press r/R to select ADJ TEST, then press EXEC.
(3) Press r/R to select EXECUTE, then press EXEC.
IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the
numerical values for adjusting the synchronization.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen. When finished, the
indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(4) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing
numerical value of each OUT.
(5) Calculate the average of five opening numerical values of five IN, and the
average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT.
(6) Press r/R to select CUT-IN, then press EXEC.
(7) Press r/R to select the average numerical value of IN, then press EXEC.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(8) Press r/R to select CUT-OUT, then press EXEC.
(9) Press r/R to select the average numerical value of OUT, then press EXEC.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(10) Press
RET. to execute.