Alesis ADAT-XT manual ABS Pr 0t 0 FF, ABS Pr 0t 0 n, Write Protect Override

Alesis ADAT-XT manual Creating a Loop, To loop a section of tape Alesis ADAT-XT manual Automated Recording, Rehearsing, To automatically punch in and out Alesis ADAT-XT manual ABS 00 % 00 C, 70 mS, Pitch Control, Track Delay Alesis ADAT-XT Track Copy, Display Brightness, To bounce audio from one track to another, To adjust the display brightness Alesis ADAT-XT Connections, Analog Audio Unbalanced Inputs, Analog Audio Unbalanced Outputs, Input Jack Characteristics Alesis ADAT-XT manual Analog Audio Balanced Inputs and Outputs, Additional grounds Alesis ADAT-XT manual Analog Audio Input Mode Alesis ADAT-XT manual Sync IN/OUT, To synchronize multiple XTs and/or ADATs Alesis ADAT-XT manual Digital Audio IN/OUT, To connect the digital optical network Alesis ADAT-XT manual Footswitches, XT Remote, Rehearse and Auto Record features, Versa Alesis ADAT-XT manual Basic Operations, Tape Formatting, Formatting Considerations, Complete Format Alesis ADAT-XT manual Format Extend, Be sure the tape is completely rewound Alesis ADAT-XT ABS Pr 0t 0 FF, ABS Pr 0t 0 n, Write Protect Override, To extend the format on a partially formatted tape Alesis ADAT-XT manual Reading the Display Alesis ADAT-XT manual Display Icons Alesis ADAT-XT manual Basic Operations Alesis ADAT-XT manual 01M 29S, Time Counter & ABS/REL Button, Locate, Selected Alesis ADAT-XT manual Basic Editing, Edit Value Button, Entering Numeric Values, Editing Individual Digits Alesis ADAT-XT manual Input Select, Analog Input, Digital Input, Track Copy, Must be selected Alesis ADAT-XT manual Basic Operations Alesis ADAT-XT manual Auto Input Monitor, ALL Input Monitor Alesis ADAT-XT manual Meters, Recording a Benchmark T APE, Peak Mode Button, Peak Clear Button, Fine Meter Mode Alesis ADAT-XT manual Record Enable, Setting Levels Alesis ADAT-XT manual Transport Controls, Eject, Rewind /REVIEW, Fast Forward /CUE, Play Alesis ADAT-XT manual RECORD/PUNCH in or OUT, Stop, Whether the tape being played is formatted or not, To start recording Alesis ADAT-XT manual Sample Rate Clock, Record Crossfade Time, Positions as before, To select the sample rate Alesis ADAT-XT manual FA dE 2, Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS, To set the Crossfade Time Alesis ADAT-XT manual Pitch Control, About Pitch Changing Alesis ADAT-XT manual 10 mS, To turn Track Delay on and off, To set the Track Delay amount Alesis ADAT-XT manual Autolocation Controls, Absolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time, Locate Alesis ADAT-XT Setting Locate Points, Locating, To store a Locate Point memory on the fly, To edit a Locate Point memory Alesis ADAT-XT manual Auto Looping, Auto Return, Auto Play, Loop Limit Alesis ADAT-XT manual Tape Length, Looped Recording, Rehearsal, To execute an Auto Record take Alesis ADAT-XT manual To set the tape length, European equivalents and approximate recording times Alesis ADAT-XT manual Footswitch Controls, Footswitch Controlled Punching, Footswitch Controlled Autolocating Alesis ADAT-XT manual Using the XT Remote, Versa
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the last valid time-stamp it reads from tape. This insures continuous time-stamping when a tape plays from beginning to end.

To extend the format on a partially formatted tape:

¿Use [FAST FWD], [REWIND] and/or [PLAY] to locate to the section of tape just before where formatting was discontinued.

¡Press [FORMAT].

The FORMAT icon lights.

¬Press [PLAY] to engage playback.

÷When the LOCKED icon appears in the display, hold [PLAY] and press [RECORD].

The EXT icon lights. The XT reads the time reference from tape from the formatted portion and begins formatting starting from that time onward.

Exception: If the tape is already formatted but is in the leader or data sections of the tape (i.e., prior to time 0:00:00.00), entering format mode will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning and start reformatting. While rewinding, the TIME counter will read “FO” (which means “format over”) and the [REWIND] LED will flash. This indication is telling you that the XT must format over from the lead (beginning) portion of the tape.

WRITE PROTECT OVERRIDE

If necessary, you can still record on a tape which has had its write-protect tab removed or damaged. The write-protect tab (located on the cassette spine) can be removed when you want to protect the information on an important tape from accidental erasure. The XT scans for the presence of a write-protect tab when a tape is inserted. If no tab exists, recording is prevented. You can, however, tell the XT to ignore the absence of a write-protect tab, and permit recording to take place anyway.

To override the Write Protect function:

¿Hold the [SET LOCATE] button and press RECORD ENABLE [1]; The TIME counter will briefly display:

ABS Pr 0t 0 FF

The PROTECT icon will turn off indicating that Write-Protect is being overridden.

¡Repeat step 1 to switch Write-Protect Tab Check back on; The TIME counter will briefly display:

ABS Pr 0t 0 n

The PROTECT icon will turn on indicating that Write-Protect is in effect.

Note: This override will automatically be deactivated when you eject a tape, or turn the power off.

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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 Chapter Setting UPAC Power Hookup Unpacking and InspectionSetting Up Line Conditioners and Protectors About Audio CablesInput Normaling Basic Audio HookupWord on ADAT’S S-VHS Cassette Tape Threaded VS. UnthreadedAvoiding Electromagnetic Interference Operating EnvironmentThermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Mounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK EnclosureABS n0 F0 POWER-UP,AND Tape InsertionYour First Session ABS 0H 15M 48SRecording While Formatting Formatting a Tape a MustSample Rate Selection Formatting a NEW TapeMaking a Recording Track Selection and Setting LevelsTo record-enable a track REL 0H 01M 29SRecord LED turns off, while the Play LED remains lit Transport ButtonsRecording To make a recordingReviewing and Cueing To engage Review modeTo engage Cue mode PlaybackLocating REL 0H 00M 00SPage To loop a section of tape Creating a LoopMeasure twice or more, and cut only once Automated RecordingRehearsing To automatically punch in and outPitch Control Track DelayABS 00 % 00 C 70 mSTo bounce audio from one track to another To adjust the display brightnessTrack Copy Display BrightnessAnalog Audio Unbalanced Outputs Input Jack CharacteristicsConnections Analog Audio Unbalanced InputsAdditional 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/OUTVersa FootswitchesRehearse and Auto Record features XT RemoteComplete Format Basic OperationsTape Formatting Formatting ConsiderationsBe sure the tape is completely rewound Format ExtendTo extend the format on a partially formatted tape ABS Pr 0t 0 FFABS Pr 0t 0 n Write Protect OverrideReading the Display Display Icons Basic Operations Selected 01M 29STime Counter & ABS/REL Button LocateEditing Individual Digits Basic EditingEdit Value Button Entering Numeric ValuesTrack Copy Input SelectAnalog Input Digital InputBasic Operations ALL Input Monitor Input MonitorAuto Input Monitor Recording a Benchmark T APE Peak Mode ButtonFine Meter Mode MetersSetting Levels Record EnableFast Forward /CUE Transport ControlsEject Rewind /REVIEWTo start recording RECORD/PUNCH in or OUTStop Whether the tape being played is formatted or notTo select the sample rate Sample Rate ClockRecord Crossfade Time Positions as beforeTo set the Crossfade Time FA dE 2Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS About Pitch Changing 10 mS To turn Track Delay on and offTo set the Track Delay amount To set multiple tracks to the same Track Delay valueLocate Autolocation ControlsAbsolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time To edit a Locate Point memory Setting Locate PointsLocating To store a Locate Point memory on the flyLoop Limit Auto LoopingAuto Return Auto PlayRehearsal Auto RecordTape Length Looped RecordingErroneously selected, to avoid damage to the tape To set the tape lengthEuropean equivalents and approximate recording times Footswitch Controlled Autolocating Footswitch ControlsFootswitch Controlled Punching Using the XT Remote Synchronizing Machines OperationOverview Achieving Lock Master /SLAVE InteractionFormatting Multiple Tapes Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Master Format ENABLED, Format ExtendBefore punching into format record Master Format DisabledMaster Format DISABLED, Format Extend Reassigning Channels to Different Tracks Making Digital BackupsRecording Digital Audio Bouncing Tracks Between AdatsRecording Digital Audio from Other Sources To make a backup tapeDigital Clock Considerations Tape OffsetABS 0H 00M 00S Setting the Machine OffsetInput Monitoring Combining XTS and AdatsXT Transport Speed Sample Rate VS. Pitch ControlConnections Here are some possible solutionsPolarity Differences Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Chapter Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Adat XT Reference Manual Combined MULTITRACK/MASTERING Deck ApplicationsLIVE/LONG-TERM Recording Midi Systems Virtual Tracking Midi Machine Control Virtual Remote ControlLocking to Video Code only Master Computer ControlModular Recording Libraries and ArchivesCalculating Tape Offset Using the Locates Using Track Copy AS a Digital RouterPress Edit VALUE, then press Locate Appendix a Digital Recording ConceptsAnalog Recording Basics Digital Recording BasicsWHY S-VHS? Appendix B TroubleshootingTROUBLE-SHOOTING Index RE-INITIALIZINGABS d1 SP r E9 Error Rate DisplayAbout Error Rate Readings ABS d1 SP E rrAdat Head Maintenance Drum Time Display Tape Maintenance Safe TapeMAINTENANCE/SERVICE CleaningCustomers in the USA MaintenanceObtaining Repair Service Refer ALL Servicing to AlesisAppendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C Error CodesAutomatic Brake Calibration Procedure Appendix D SpecificationsSteps to Take Before Calling for Help Audio Digital Inputs/Outputs Or Analog-to-Digital Converter GlossaryDAT BusMMC MidiSMPTE/LTC OutputVitc VHSIndex Index Adat XT Reference Manual
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