Alesis ADAT-XT manual Basic Editing, Edit Value Button, Entering Numeric Values

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Chapter 4: Basic Operations

BASIC EDITING

EDIT VALUE BUTTON

The [EDIT VALUE] button is used to turn Edit mode on and off. When turned on, the EDIT icon will light indicating you are now in Edit mode. At this point, you can press any one of the [LOCATE 0] - [LOCATE 9], [TAPE OFFSET] or [TRACK DELAY] Function buttons to view and/or edit their respective parameter settings in the display. The icons just below the EDIT icon in the display will indicate which feature is currently selected for editing (when in Edit mode), and which features are on or off (when not in Edit mode). When Edit mode is selected, the TIME counter provides a display of the selected parameter’s current setting.

The first time [EDIT VALUE] is pressed, Locate 0 will be selected. While the EDIT icon is still on, you can press another Function button to access its parameter(s). Press [EDIT VALUE] again to exit Edit mode; the EDIT icon will turn off. Pressing a Function button now will toggle that function on or off. The next time Edit mode is turned on, the display will return to the last function you were editing before exiting Edit mode.

Function Button

When Edit Mode is on...

When Edit Mode is off...

[LOCATE 0]–[LOCATE

Edit Locate Point address

Execute a locate

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[TAPE OFFSET]

Edit Tape Offset amount

Tape Offset on/off

[TRACK DELAY]

Edit Track Delay settings

Track Delay on/off

sAND t BUTTONS

Once a function is selected, the s and t buttons are used to increment or decrement its setting by single values. By holding either button, the increment or decrement value increases its speed. By simultaneously pressing both buttons, the selected parameter is reset to 0.

ENTERING NUMERIC VALUES

If [EDIT VALUE] is held while in Edit mode, you may use the [LOCATE 0] – [LOCATE 9] buttons as a 10-digit keypad (from 0 to 9) to enter a specific numerical value for the currently selected parameter in the display. Numbers are entered from left to right.

Examples: If [LOCATE 1] is pressed using this method to edit Track Delay time (displayed as XXX.X ms), the display would show .1 ms. If a [LOCATE 5] is now entered, the display shows 1.5 ms. If the [EDIT VALUE] button is released at this time, the display shows 001.5 ms and that would be the new Track Delay value. Likewise, if this method is used to edit a Locate Point (X:XX:XX.XX) and the sequence of numbers were entered as follows: [LOCATE 1] – [LOCATE 2] – [LOCATE 3] , the display would successively show . 1, .12, 1.23. If the [EDIT VALUE] button is then released, the display would show 0:00:01.23 and that would be the Locate Point’s value.

EDITING INDIVIDUAL DIGITS

You can also select a specific digit in the display to edit, by holding the [EDIT VALUE] button and pressing either [s] or [t]; the currently selected digit will flash. While still holding the [EDIT VALUE] button you may press any of the [LOCATE 0] – [LOCATE 9] buttons to enter a specific numerical value for the currently selected digit. The selected digit will replace the previous once and will stop flashing, and the next digit to its right will be selected (flashing) so you may continue entering digits using the [LOCATE 0] – [LOCATE 9] buttons.

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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 Setting UP AC Power HookupUnpacking and Inspection ChapterSetting Up About Audio Cables Line Conditioners and ProtectorsBasic Audio Hookup Input NormalingThreaded VS. Unthreaded Word on ADAT’S S-VHS Cassette TapeOperating Environment Thermal Considerations in Rack MountingMounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK Enclosure Avoiding Electromagnetic InterferencePOWER-UP,AND Tape Insertion Your First SessionABS 0H 15M 48S ABS n0 F0Formatting a Tape a Must Sample Rate SelectionFormatting a NEW Tape Recording While FormattingTrack Selection and Setting Levels To record-enable a trackREL 0H 01M 29S Making a RecordingTransport Buttons RecordingTo make a recording Record LED turns off, while the Play LED remains litTo engage Review mode To engage Cue modePlayback Reviewing and CueingREL 0H 00M 00S LocatingPage Creating a Loop To loop a section of tapeAutomated Recording RehearsingTo automatically punch in and out Measure twice or more, and cut only onceTrack Delay ABS 00 % 00 C70 mS Pitch ControlTo adjust the display brightness Track CopyDisplay Brightness To bounce audio from one track to anotherInput Jack Characteristics ConnectionsAnalog Audio Unbalanced Inputs Analog Audio Unbalanced OutputsAnalog Audio Balanced Inputs and Outputs Additional groundsAnalog Audio Input Mode Input ModeSync IN/OUT To synchronize multiple XTs and/or ADATsDigital Audio IN/OUT To connect the digital optical networkFootswitches Rehearse and Auto Record featuresXT Remote VersaBasic Operations Tape FormattingFormatting Considerations Complete FormatFormat Extend Be sure the tape is completely rewoundABS Pr 0t 0 FF ABS Pr 0t 0 nWrite Protect Override To extend the format on a partially formatted tapeReading the Display Display Icons Basic Operations 01M 29S Time Counter & ABS/REL ButtonLocate SelectedBasic Editing Edit Value ButtonEntering Numeric Values Editing Individual DigitsInput Select Analog InputDigital Input Track CopyBasic Operations Auto Input Monitor Input MonitorALL Input Monitor Peak Mode Button Fine Meter ModeMeters Recording a Benchmark T APERecord Enable Setting LevelsTransport Controls EjectRewind /REVIEW Fast Forward /CUERECORD/PUNCH in or OUT StopWhether the tape being played is formatted or not To start recordingSample Rate Clock Record Crossfade TimePositions as before To select the sample rateDisplaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS FA dE 2To set the Crossfade Time About Pitch Changing To turn Track Delay on and off To set the Track Delay amountTo set multiple tracks to the same Track Delay value 10 mSAbsolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time Autolocation ControlsLocate Setting Locate Points LocatingTo store a Locate Point memory on the fly To edit a Locate Point memoryAuto Looping Auto ReturnAuto Play Loop LimitAuto Record Tape LengthLooped Recording RehearsalEuropean equivalents and approximate recording times To set the tape lengthErroneously selected, to avoid damage to the tape Footswitch Controlled Punching Footswitch ControlsFootswitch Controlled Autolocating Using the XT Remote Overview OperationSynchronizing Machines Master /SLAVE Interaction Achieving LockIndependent Slave Mode Master Format ENABLED, Complete FormatMaster Format ENABLED, Format Extend Formatting Multiple TapesMaster Format DISABLED, Format Extend Master Format DisabledBefore punching into format record Making Digital Backups Recording Digital AudioBouncing Tracks Between Adats Reassigning Channels to Different TracksTo make a backup tape Recording Digital Audio from Other SourcesTape Offset Digital Clock ConsiderationsSetting the Machine Offset ABS 0H 00M 00SCombining XTS and Adats XT Transport SpeedSample Rate VS. Pitch Control Input MonitoringPolarity Differences Here are some possible solutionsConnections Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Chapter Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Adat XT Reference Manual Applications Combined MULTITRACK/MASTERING DeckLIVE/LONG-TERM Recording Midi Machine Control Virtual Remote Control Locking to Video Code only MasterComputer Control Midi Systems Virtual TrackingLibraries and Archives Modular RecordingUsing Track Copy AS a Digital Router Calculating Tape Offset Using the LocatesPress Edit VALUE, then press Locate Digital Recording Concepts Analog Recording BasicsDigital Recording Basics Appendix aWHY S-VHS? Troubleshooting TROUBLE-SHOOTING IndexRE-INITIALIZING Appendix BError Rate Display About Error Rate ReadingsABS d1 SP E rr ABS d1 SP r E9Adat Head Maintenance Tape Maintenance Safe Tape MAINTENANCE/SERVICECleaning Drum Time DisplayMaintenance Obtaining Repair ServiceRefer ALL Servicing to Alesis Customers in the USAAppendix B Troubleshooting Error Codes Appendix CAutomatic Brake Calibration Procedure Steps to Take Before Calling for Help SpecificationsAppendix D Audio Digital Inputs/Outputs Glossary Or Analog-to-Digital ConverterBus DATMidi MMCOutput SMPTE/LTCVHS VitcIndex Index Adat XT Reference Manual
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