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Adat XT Reference Manual
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Troubleshooting
Specification
Input Jack Characteristics
Error codes
Error Rate Display
Track Delay
Maintenance
Setting UP
Making Digital Backups
Setting Levels
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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 UP
AC Power Hookup
Unpacking and Inspection
Setting Up
Line Conditioners and Protectors
About Audio Cables
Input Normaling
Basic Audio Hookup
Word on ADAT’S S-VHS Cassette Tape
Threaded VS. Unthreaded
Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference
Operating Environment
Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting
Mounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK Enclosure
ABS n0 F0
POWER-UP,AND Tape Insertion
Your First Session
ABS 0H 15M 48S
Recording While Formatting
Formatting a Tape a Must
Sample Rate Selection
Formatting a NEW Tape
Making a Recording
Track Selection and Setting Levels
To record-enable a track
REL 0H 01M 29S
Record LED turns off, while the Play LED remains lit
Transport Buttons
Recording
To make a recording
Reviewing and Cueing
To engage Review mode
To engage Cue mode
Playback
Locating
REL 0H 00M 00S
Page
To loop a section of tape
Creating a Loop
Measure twice or more, and cut only once
Automated Recording
Rehearsing
To automatically punch in and out
Pitch Control
Track Delay
ABS 00 % 00 C
70 mS
To bounce audio from one track to another
To adjust the display brightness
Track Copy
Display Brightness
Analog Audio Unbalanced Outputs
Input Jack Characteristics
Connections
Analog Audio Unbalanced Inputs
Additional grounds
Analog Audio Balanced Inputs and Outputs
Input Mode
Analog Audio Input Mode
To synchronize multiple XTs and/or ADATs
Sync IN/OUT
To connect the digital optical network
Digital Audio IN/OUT
Versa
Footswitches
Rehearse and Auto Record features
XT Remote
Complete Format
Basic Operations
Tape Formatting
Formatting Considerations
Be sure the tape is completely rewound
Format Extend
To extend the format on a partially formatted tape
ABS Pr 0t 0 FF
ABS Pr 0t 0 n
Write Protect Override
Reading the Display
Display Icons
Basic Operations
Selected
01M 29S
Time Counter & ABS/REL Button
Locate
Editing Individual Digits
Basic Editing
Edit Value Button
Entering Numeric Values
Track Copy
Input Select
Analog Input
Digital Input
Basic Operations
Input Monitor
Auto Input Monitor
ALL Input Monitor
Recording a Benchmark T APE
Peak Mode Button
Fine Meter Mode
Meters
Setting Levels
Record Enable
Fast Forward /CUE
Transport Controls
Eject
Rewind /REVIEW
To start recording
RECORD/PUNCH in or OUT
Stop
Whether the tape being played is formatted or not
To select the sample rate
Sample Rate Clock
Record Crossfade Time
Positions as before
FA dE 2
Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS
To set the Crossfade Time
About Pitch Changing
10 mS
To turn Track Delay on and off
To set the Track Delay amount
To set multiple tracks to the same Track Delay value
Autolocation Controls
Absolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time
Locate
To edit a Locate Point memory
Setting Locate Points
Locating
To store a Locate Point memory on the fly
Loop Limit
Auto Looping
Auto Return
Auto Play
Rehearsal
Auto Record
Tape Length
Looped Recording
To set the tape length
European equivalents and approximate recording times
Erroneously selected, to avoid damage to the tape
Footswitch Controls
Footswitch Controlled Punching
Footswitch Controlled Autolocating
Using the XT Remote
Operation
Overview
Synchronizing Machines
Achieving Lock
Master /SLAVE Interaction
Formatting Multiple Tapes
Independent Slave Mode
Master Format ENABLED, Complete Format
Master Format ENABLED, Format Extend
Master Format Disabled
Master Format DISABLED, Format Extend
Before punching into format record
Reassigning Channels to Different Tracks
Making Digital Backups
Recording Digital Audio
Bouncing Tracks Between Adats
Recording Digital Audio from Other Sources
To make a backup tape
Digital Clock Considerations
Tape Offset
ABS 0H 00M 00S
Setting the Machine Offset
Input Monitoring
Combining XTS and Adats
XT Transport Speed
Sample Rate VS. Pitch Control
Here are some possible solutions
Polarity Differences
Connections
Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Chapter
Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Adat XT Reference Manual
Combined MULTITRACK/MASTERING Deck
Applications
LIVE/LONG-TERM Recording
Midi Systems Virtual Tracking
Midi Machine Control Virtual Remote Control
Locking to Video Code only Master
Computer Control
Modular Recording
Libraries and Archives
Calculating Tape Offset Using the Locates
Using Track Copy AS a Digital Router
Press Edit VALUE, then press Locate
Appendix a
Digital Recording Concepts
Analog Recording Basics
Digital Recording Basics
WHY S-VHS?
Appendix B
Troubleshooting
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Index
RE-INITIALIZING
ABS d1 SP r E9
Error Rate Display
About Error Rate Readings
ABS d1 SP E rr
Adat Head Maintenance
Drum Time Display
Tape Maintenance Safe Tape
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Cleaning
Customers in the USA
Maintenance
Obtaining Repair Service
Refer ALL Servicing to Alesis
Appendix B Troubleshooting
Appendix C
Error Codes
Automatic Brake Calibration Procedure
Specifications
Steps to Take Before Calling for Help
Appendix D
Audio
Digital Inputs/Outputs
Or Analog-to-Digital Converter
Glossary
DAT
Bus
MMC
Midi
SMPTE/LTC
Output
Vitc
VHS
Index
Index Adat XT Reference Manual
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