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pressing [PLAY] will cause the XT to start playing after it arrives at the corresponding

 

tape location ([PLAY] LED will flash to indicate deferred play mode).

 

Pressing [PLAY] while recording causes the XT to punch out (recording stops and

 

playback continues). Pressing [PLAY] in any mode other than locating causes the

 

transport to enter play mode, and the [PLAY] LED lights.

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What occurs when you press [PLAY] after inserting a tape in the XT depends on

whether the tape being played is formatted or not.

 

• Formatted. The tape plays normally and the tape counter shows elapsed time

 

since the beginning of the tape.

 

• Unformatted tape. The XT will detect the lack of a format and flash the

 

FORMAT icon while reading “noFO” in the TIME counter.

 

• Tape transitions from a formatted to unformatted section while playing

 

back. The XT will detect the lack of a format and flash the FORMAT icon while

 

reading “noFO” in the TIME counter.

 

• Tape transitions from a formatted to unformatted section while recording.

 

The XT will detect the lack of a format and stop.

 

RECORD/PUNCH IN OR OUT

 

Use the [RECORD] button to enter or exit record mode, and to format a tape. There

 

are two methods of entering record mode. You can first enable the tracks you wish to

 

record on and then engage recording using the [PLAY] and [RECORD] buttons. Or

 

you can engage record mode and then use the RECORD ENABLE buttons to place

 

tracks in or out of record. If no tracks are enabled for recording and record mode is

 

engaged, the [RECORD] LED will flash to indicate that pressing any RECORD

 

ENABLE button will immediately initiate recording on that track.

 

To start recording:

 

• Hold [PLAY] and press [RECORD] to cause any record-enabled track to enter

 

record mode. This is recommended for punching “on the fly.”

 

• Hold [RECORD] and press [PLAY] to cause any record-enabled track to enter

 

record mode. This is recommended for initiating recording when the tape is

 

stopped, or for punching “on the fly.”

 

To punch out and stop the transport, simply press [STOP]. There are three ways to

 

exit record mode (punch out) yet have the transport continue to play; use whichever

 

method is most natural to you.

 

• Press [PLAY].

 

• Hold [RECORD] , and then press [PLAY].

 

• Use the RECORD ENABLE buttons [1] – [8] to take tracks out of record.

 

STOP

 

The [STOP] button performs three functions.

 

• Stop the transport. Push [STOP] to stop any function involving tape motion. A lit

 

[STOP] LED indicates that the tape is not moving and is threaded. A flashing

 

[STOP] LED indicates that the tape is not moving and is unthreaded.

 

• Thread/Unthread the tape. While the [STOP] LED is lit, press [STOP] to

 

unthread the tape ([STOP] LED flashes). While the [STOP] LED is flashing, press

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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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