Understand a timing file before you change it
Ask what a file contains, why its cues look wrong or which output fits your next step. Inspection helps you choose a focused repair.
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Look for a pattern, not just one bad caption
Check repeated start times, empty cues, overlapping text, gaps and the last caption. Then listen at a few clear points in the matching media. A text-only file check cannot tell whether the performer sang a word at the correct time.
Ask for a specific comparison
Tell the assistant what you expected and what happened. For example, a source may contain word timings but the target player displays only whole lines. That can be a format or player limitation rather than a failed conversion.
The first caption is right, but the last one is six seconds late. The audio was sped up slightly. What should I check?
Keep repairs traceable
Keep the original file, describe each operation and check the new export in its destination app. For detailed manual adjustment of individual lyric words, use the dedicated timing editor in LyricTimestamps.
Questions about this workflow
Can the assistant guarantee every cue is correct?
No. File structure and musical timing are different checks. Listening and reviewing the final result remain necessary.
Should I repair timing before converting?
Usually it helps to work from the richest reliable timing source, then create delivery formats. Keep a copy before either operation.
What is useful to include with a problem report?
The source format, target app, an example timestamp and a description of any edits to the media. Share only material you intend to submit.