Sony DCR-TRV70 - Manual (Page 84)

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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on a tape)
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).
The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.
(1) Insert a recordable cassette into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording
pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, 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 five 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.
Five opening number of each IN, and closing number of each OUT appear.
Take a note of the opening number value of each IN and the closing number
value of each OUT.
(5) Calculate the average of five opening number values of IN, and the average
of five 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.