Your First Session With The ADAT XT: Chapter 2
ADAT XT Reference Manual 13
CHAPTER 2
YOUR FIRST SESSIONWITH THE ADAT-XT
POWER-UP, AND TAPE INSERTION
Connect the power cord which accompanies the XT between the three-prong power
socket on the back panel and an AC outlet receptacle. Please note that there are
grounding considerations to be aware of. See pages 7–9 for more information.
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The XT can produce a transient audio signal during power up and power down. When
turning the XT on or off, be sure to keep monitor levels low.
Turn the XT’s power on by pressing the [POWER] button. At power-up the display will
briefly look like this:
Ad At
In a few seconds, the display will change depending on the status of the tape
chamber.
• If a formatted tape is present, the TIME counter will show the elapsed time since
the beginning of the tape (unless it is somewhere in the first two minutes of tape,
called the “lead” and “data” sections):
ABS 0H 15M 48S 21
• If an unformatted tape is present, the FORMAT icon will flash and the TIME
counter will read:
ABS n0 F0
• If there is no tape, the display shows:
ABS -- -- -- --
Insert the tape with the hinged door end first, label side up, until you encounter a
slight bit of resistance. Push gently on the center of the tape cassette until the XT
draws the tape inward; never force the tape into the cassette door.