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Chapter 2: Your First Session With The ADAT XT

LOCATING

Up to 10 tape positions can be stored for easy recall. These are called Locate Points, and can be stored either “on the fly” while the transport is engaged, or when the transport is stopped. Once a Locate Point is stored, its corresponding tape position can be edited. For more info about locating and editing Locate Points, see page 48.

J	Each Locate Points’ tape position will be shown in either ABS Time or Relative Time,
J	depending on which is selected. The tape positions themselves, however, do not
	move when switching between these modes.
	To store locate points “on the fly”:
	¿	Press [PLAY], [FAST FWD] or [REWIND] to set the tape transport in motion.
	¡	Press or hold [SET LOCATE].
		The LOCATE icon will appear in the display immediately followed by a flashing
		dash ( –).
	¬	While holding [SET LOCATE] (or within two seconds after releasing [SET
		LOCATE]), press one of the [LOCATE 1] through [LOCATE 9] buttons.
		The current tape position is transferred into the selected Locate Point.
	To edit locate points:
	¿	Press the [EDIT VALUE]button.
		The EDIT icon will appear in the display along with one of three icons appearing
		below it: LOCATE, TAPE OFFSET or TRACK DELAY.
	¡	Use [LOCATE 0] through [LOCATE 9] buttons to select a Locate Point Memory.
		The LOCATE icon will appear (if not already present) and a number from 0 to 9
		will appear to its right to reflect the button you have pressed.
	¬	Hold [EDIT VALUE] and use the [LOCATE 0] – [LOCATE 9] buttons as a numeric
		key-pad (0-9) to enter the tape position you wish to set for the selected Locate
		Point.
		Enter the tape position from left to right. Example: To enter 0:05:00.00, you would
		hold [EDIT VALUE] and type [LOCATE 5], [LOCATE 0] , [LOCATE 0], [LOCATE
		0], [LOCATE 0] .
	÷	Use the [s] and [t] buttons to fine adjust the Locate Point address as desired.
	To recall a locate point:
	¿	Press one of the [LOCATE 1] through [LOCATE 9] buttons.
		Either fast forward or rewind will engage, as indicated by either button’s LED.
		When the locate function is complete, the transport will stop, and the [STOP] LED
		will light. If you wish the transport to automatically go into play after the locate
		function is complete, turn on Auto Play (see next section).
	To set the Relative 0:00:00.00 position (Locate 0):
	¿	Press [PLAY], [FAST FWD] or [REWIND] as required to move the tape to the
		position you wish to regard as “0:00:00.00” (Relative Time).
		Remember, ABS Time is the timecode being read from tape. Setting the Locate 0
		position is always done in Relative Time.
	¡	Press [SET LOCATE], immediately followed by pressing [LOCATE 0].
		The current tape position is stored into Locate 0, and the TIME counter will
		display :

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Contents Alesis ADAT-XT Introduction Adat XT Reference Manual Conventions Adat XT Reference Manual Contents Basic Operations Analog Recording Basics Digital Recording Basics Why S-VHS? Index Maintenance/Service Cleaning Obtaining Repair Service AC Power Hookup Setting UPUnpacking and Inspection ChapterSetting Up Line Conditioners and Protectors About Audio CablesInput Normaling Basic Audio HookupWord on ADAT’S S-VHS Cassette Tape Threaded VS. UnthreadedThermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Operating EnvironmentMounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK Enclosure Avoiding Electromagnetic InterferenceYour First Session POWER-UP,AND Tape InsertionABS 0H 15M 48S ABS n0 F0Sample Rate Selection Formatting a Tape a MustFormatting a NEW Tape Recording While FormattingTo record-enable a track Track Selection and Setting LevelsREL 0H 01M 29S Making a RecordingRecording Transport ButtonsTo make a recording Record LED turns off, while the Play LED remains litTo engage Cue mode To engage Review modePlayback Reviewing and CueingLocating REL 0H 00M 00SPage To loop a section of tape Creating a LoopRehearsing Automated RecordingTo automatically punch in and out Measure twice or more, and cut only onceABS 00 % 00 C Track Delay70 mS Pitch ControlTrack Copy To adjust the display brightnessDisplay Brightness To bounce audio from one track to anotherConnections Input Jack CharacteristicsAnalog Audio Unbalanced Inputs Analog Audio Unbalanced OutputsAdditional grounds Analog Audio Balanced Inputs and OutputsInput Mode Analog Audio Input ModeTo synchronize multiple XTs and/or ADATs Sync IN/OUTTo connect the digital optical network Digital Audio IN/OUTRehearse and Auto Record features FootswitchesXT Remote VersaTape Formatting Basic OperationsFormatting Considerations Complete FormatBe sure the tape is completely rewound Format ExtendABS Pr 0t 0 n ABS Pr 0t 0 FFWrite Protect Override To extend the format on a partially formatted tapeReading the Display Display Icons Basic Operations Time Counter & ABS/REL Button 01M 29SLocate SelectedEdit Value Button Basic EditingEntering Numeric Values Editing Individual DigitsAnalog Input Input SelectDigital Input Track CopyBasic Operations Input Monitor Auto Input MonitorALL Input Monitor Fine Meter Mode Peak Mode ButtonMeters Recording a Benchmark T APESetting Levels Record EnableEject Transport ControlsRewind /REVIEW Fast Forward /CUEStop RECORD/PUNCH in or OUTWhether the tape being played is formatted or not To start recordingRecord Crossfade Time Sample Rate ClockPositions as before To select the sample rateFA dE 2 Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDSTo set the Crossfade Time About Pitch Changing To set the Track Delay amount To turn Track Delay on and offTo set multiple tracks to the same Track Delay value 10 mSAutolocation Controls Absolute ABS Time VS . Relative TimeLocate Locating Setting Locate PointsTo store a Locate Point memory on the fly To edit a Locate Point memoryAuto Return Auto LoopingAuto Play Loop LimitTape Length Auto RecordLooped Recording RehearsalTo set the tape length European equivalents and approximate recording timesErroneously selected, to avoid damage to the tape Footswitch Controls Footswitch Controlled PunchingFootswitch Controlled Autolocating Using the XT Remote Operation OverviewSynchronizing Machines Achieving Lock Master /SLAVE InteractionMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Format Extend Formatting Multiple TapesMaster Format Disabled Master Format DISABLED, Format ExtendBefore punching into format record Recording Digital Audio Making Digital BackupsBouncing Tracks Between Adats Reassigning Channels to Different TracksRecording Digital Audio from Other Sources To make a backup tapeDigital Clock Considerations Tape OffsetABS 0H 00M 00S Setting the Machine OffsetXT Transport Speed Combining XTS and AdatsSample Rate VS. Pitch Control Input MonitoringHere are some possible solutions Polarity DifferencesConnections Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Chapter Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Adat XT Reference Manual Combined MULTITRACK/MASTERING Deck ApplicationsLIVE/LONG-TERM Recording Locking to Video Code only Master Midi Machine Control Virtual Remote ControlComputer Control Midi Systems Virtual TrackingModular Recording Libraries and ArchivesCalculating Tape Offset Using the Locates Using Track Copy AS a Digital RouterPress Edit VALUE, then press Locate Analog Recording Basics Digital Recording ConceptsDigital Recording Basics Appendix aWHY S-VHS? TROUBLE-SHOOTING Index TroubleshootingRE-INITIALIZING Appendix BAbout Error Rate Readings Error Rate DisplayABS d1 SP E rr ABS d1 SP r E9Adat Head Maintenance MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Tape Maintenance Safe TapeCleaning Drum Time DisplayObtaining Repair Service MaintenanceRefer ALL Servicing to Alesis Customers in the USAAppendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C Error CodesAutomatic Brake Calibration Procedure Specifications Steps to Take Before Calling for HelpAppendix D Audio Digital Inputs/Outputs Or Analog-to-Digital Converter GlossaryDAT BusMMC MidiSMPTE/LTC OutputVitc VHSIndex Index Adat XT Reference Manual