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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape)
Note on the IR SETUP code
Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
When the VCR does not operate correctly
•After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 87), set the IR SETUP or the
PAUSEMODE again.
•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.
•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
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 the cassette from your camcorder (if inserted).
(1) Insert the recordable cassette into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording
pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, the recording pause is not necessary.
(2) Select ADJ TEST, then press EXEC.
(3) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC.
IN and OUT are recorded on an image for 5 times each to calculate the
number values for adjusting the synchronization.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen. When finished, the
indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(4) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
5 IN numbers and corresponding OUT numbers are displayed.
Take a note of the opening number value of each IN and the closing number
value of each OUT.
(5) Calculate the average of 5 opening number values of 5 IN, and the average of
all the closing number values of each OUT.
(6) Select ”CUT-IN,” then press EXEC.
(7) Select the average number value of IN, then press EXEC.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(8) Select ”CUT-OUT,” then press EXEC.
(9) Select the average number value of OUT, then press EXEC.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(10) Press
RET. to execute.