User Manual

Understanding Sync Lock
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Syncing with Markers
You can add markers to material in the Timeline to track and adjust breaks in sync between any
number of tracks. You can place markers anywhere in the sequence and you can add specific
notes.
For more information on using markers, see “Using Markers” on page 523.
To mark sync points with markers:
1. Move the position indicator to the point in the sequence where you want to maintain sync
between two or more tracks.
2. Select all tracks where you want the markers to appear.
3. Click an Add Marker button.
The system adds a marker to the enabled tracks in the Timeline and in the Record monitor.
Example of markers in sync in the Timeline
To add a note whenever you park on the marker frame (such as Music sync or Sound
Effect sync):
1. Double-click the marker in the Source/Record monitor.
2. Type your comments in the comment entry area of the Marker window.
The note appears in the Source/Record monitor.
To determine if sync is broken after an edit:
t Return to the segment that contains the markers and click the Focus button.
If the markers are not lined up, the sync is broken.
t (Option) Use the Find procedure to go to a marker quickly with text. For more information,
see “Finding Frames, Clips, and Bins” on page 538.
To adjust the sync break:
1. Measure the sync break:
a. Move the position indicator to the leftmost marker and click the Mark In button.
b. Move the position indicator to the other markers, and click the Mark Out button.
2. Check the In to Out duration of the marked section.