Sync Locking Tracks
The Sync Lock feature allows you to maintain synchronization among several tracks while adding or removing frames in Trim mode or in Source/Record mode. For example, if you insert an edit into one track that is sync locked to a second track, the system automatically inserts filler in the second track to maintain sync between them.
There are several aspects unique to sync locking:
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Sync locking applies to single-roller trims only; dual-roller trims do
not break sync.
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You can sync lock any number of tracks in any combination. The
tracks do not require matching timecode or common sources and can
include multiple video tracks as well as audio tracks.
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Sync locking affects entire tracks. This means that parallel segments in
other sync-locked tracks are affected when you trim anywhere in the
sequence.
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Sync locking is especially useful when you are working with multiple tracks and want to maintain sync between two or more tracks while trimming.
To sync lock the tracks:
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Click in the center column between track selectors to activate the Sync
Lock icon for each synchronized track.
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To resume editing on individual tracks:
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Click again to remove the Sync Lock icon.
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