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Basic Operations: Chapter 4

TIME COUNTER & ABS/REL BUTTON

The TIME Counter (found at the top left section of the display) is used to indicate the current tape position.

ABS 0H 15M 48S 21

The [ABS/REL] button toggles the TIME counter between Absolute Time mode and Relative Time mode. The XT will indicate which Time mode is selected by either displaying ABS (for Absolute Time) or REL (for Relative Time) just to the left of the TIME counter.

		REL 0H	01M 29S 03
	ABS	Absolute Time: This is the XT’s time reference, which is created when a
		tape is formatted.
	REL	Relative Time: This is based on the XT’s time reference of a formatted tape,
		but is relative to where the tape was positioned when LOCATE 0 was stored.
J	The Locate Points ‘ addresses are displayed in the format of the display mode you’ve
	selected.
	See the Autolocation section later in this chapter for more information about the
	difference between ABS Time and Relative Time.
	• When no tape is present the counter will display “-- -- -- --”.
	• When an unformatted tape is played, the display will read “noFo” and the
	FORMAT icon will flash.
	The TIME counter (in either Absolute Time or Relative Time modes) indicates time
	code in hours:minutes:seconds.100ths-of-seconds.
		minutes	seconds

hours 0 : 03 : 28 : 15 100ths-of-seconds

LOCATE 0

Pressing the [LOCATE 0] button will take you either to the absolute 0:00:00.00 position (if ABS Time mode is selected) or to the relative 0:00:00.00 position (if Relative Time mode is selected). The Absolute 0:00:00.00 position never changes, since it is derived from the timecode that was written onto tape during the formatting process. The Relative 0:00:00.00 position is user-definable.

You can set the Relative 0:00:00.00 position at any time by pressing the [SET LOCATE] button followed by the [LOCATE 0] button. This automatically switches the TIME counter to Relative Time mode (if not already selected); the REL icon appears to the left of the TIME counter. The counter will now read:

REL 0H 00M 00S 00

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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 Input Monitor Auto Input MonitorALL 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 beforeFA dE 2 Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDSTo set the Crossfade Time 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 valueAutolocation Controls Absolute ABS Time VS . Relative TimeLocate 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 RecordingTo 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 InteractionFormatting Multiple Tapes Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Master Format ENABLED, Format ExtendMaster Format Disabled Master Format DISABLED, Format ExtendBefore punching into format record 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 ControlHere 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 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 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