Transport Controls, Eject, Rewind /REVIEW, Play | Alesis ADAT-XT

Chapter 4: Basic Operations

TRANSPORT CONTROLS

The XT’s six transport control buttons resemble those of a conventional tape recorder, although there are several extra features.

	EJECT
	Press the [EJECT] button to eject the tape from the XT. If the tape is moving, it will
	stop before ejecting. In a multiple XT system where there is one master and one or
	more slave XTs and/or ADATs, pressing [EJECT] on the master will eject the tapes
	on all machines; pressing [EJECT] on a slave machine will only eject the tape on that
	machine.
J	The [EJECT] button will not operate while recording or formatting to avoid interrupting
J	these processes.
	REWIND/REVIEW
	Press the [REWIND] button to rewind the tape; the [REWIND] LED lights. When fully
	rewound, the [REWIND] LED turns off and the [STOP] LED lights.
	• Pressing [REWIND] while recording punches out before rewinding.
	• Threaded tapes rewind at about 40 times normal play speed. Unthreaded tapes
	rewind slightly faster.
	• Pressing [REWIND] while holding the [PLAY] button initiates “Review” mode. The
	tape rewinds at about 3 times normal play speed, and you can hear chunks of
	attenuated audio so you know where you are on the tape. The [PLAY] LED will
	be lit, and the [REWIND] LED will be flashing. Pressing the [PLAY] button alone
	returns the transport to normal play mode.
	FAST FORWARD/CUE
	Press the [FAST FWD] button to fast forward the tape; the [FAST FWD] LED lights.
	Upon reaching the tape’s end, the [FAST FWD] LED turns off, and the [STOP] LED
	lights.
	• Pressing [FAST FWD] while recording punches out before fast forwarding.
	• Threaded tapes fast forward at about 40 times normal play speed. Unthreaded
	tapes fast forward slightly faster.
	• Pressing [FAST FWD] while holding the [PLAY] button initiates “Cue” mode. The
	tape fast forwards at about 3 times normal play speed, and you can hear chunks
	of attenuated audio so you know where you are on the tape. The [PLAY] LED will
	be lit, and the [FAST FWD] LED will be flashing. Pressing the [PLAY] button
	alone returns the transport to normal play mode.
	PLAY
	Press the [PLAY] button to play the tape ([PLAY] LED will light). The [PLAY] button
	by itself has no effect while playing, but it will terminate recording. While locating,

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Alesis ADAT-XT manual Transport Controls, Eject, Rewind /REVIEW, Fast Forward /CUE, Play

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 Unpacking and Inspection Setting UPAC Power Hookup Chapter Setting Up About Audio Cables Line Conditioners and Protectors Basic Audio Hookup Input Normaling Threaded VS. Unthreaded Word on ADAT’S S-VHS Cassette Tape Mounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK Enclosure Operating EnvironmentThermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference ABS 0H 15M 48S POWER-UP,AND Tape InsertionYour First Session ABS n0 F0 Formatting a NEW Tape Formatting a Tape a MustSample Rate Selection Recording While Formatting REL 0H 01M 29S Track Selection and Setting LevelsTo record-enable a track Making a Recording To make a recording Transport ButtonsRecording Record LED turns off, while the Play LED remains lit Playback To engage Review modeTo engage Cue mode Reviewing and Cueing REL 0H 00M 00S LocatingPage Creating a Loop To loop a section of tape To automatically punch in and out Automated RecordingRehearsing Measure twice or more, and cut only once 70 mS Track DelayABS 00 % 00 C Pitch Control Display Brightness To adjust the display brightnessTrack Copy To bounce audio from one track to another Analog Audio Unbalanced Inputs Input Jack CharacteristicsConnections Analog Audio Unbalanced Outputs Analog Audio Balanced Inputs and Outputs Additional grounds Analog Audio Input Mode Input Mode Sync IN/OUT To synchronize multiple XTs and/or ADATs Digital Audio IN/OUT To connect the digital optical network XT Remote FootswitchesRehearse and Auto Record features Versa Formatting Considerations Basic OperationsTape Formatting Complete Format Format Extend Be sure the tape is completely rewound Write Protect Override ABS Pr 0t 0 FFABS Pr 0t 0 n To extend the format on a partially formatted tape Reading the Display Display Icons Basic Operations Locate 01M 29STime Counter & ABS/REL Button Selected Entering Numeric Values Basic EditingEdit Value Button Editing Individual Digits Digital Input Input SelectAnalog Input Track Copy Basic Operations Auto Input Monitor Input MonitorALL Input Monitor Meters Peak Mode ButtonFine Meter Mode Recording a Benchmark T APE Record Enable Setting Levels Rewind /REVIEW Transport ControlsEject Fast Forward /CUE Whether the tape being played is formatted or not RECORD/PUNCH in or OUTStop To start recording Positions as before Sample Rate ClockRecord Crossfade Time To select the sample rate Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS FA dE 2To set the Crossfade Time About Pitch Changing To set multiple tracks to the same Track Delay value To turn Track Delay on and offTo set the Track Delay amount 10 mS Absolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time Autolocation ControlsLocate To store a Locate Point memory on the fly Setting Locate PointsLocating To edit a Locate Point memory Auto Play Auto LoopingAuto Return Loop Limit Looped Recording Auto RecordTape Length Rehearsal European 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 Lock Master Format ENABLED, Format Extend Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Formatting Multiple Tapes Master Format DISABLED, Format Extend Master Format DisabledBefore punching into format record Bouncing Tracks Between Adats Making Digital BackupsRecording Digital Audio Reassigning Channels to Different Tracks To make a backup tape Recording Digital Audio from Other Sources Tape Offset Digital Clock Considerations Setting the Machine Offset ABS 0H 00M 00S Sample Rate VS. Pitch Control Combining XTS and AdatsXT Transport Speed Input Monitoring Polarity Differences Here are some possible solutionsConnections Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Chapter Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Adat XT Reference Manual Applications Combined MULTITRACK/MASTERING Deck LIVE/LONG-TERM Recording Computer Control Midi Machine Control Virtual Remote ControlLocking to Video Code only Master Midi Systems Virtual Tracking Libraries and Archives Modular Recording Using Track Copy AS a Digital Router Calculating Tape Offset Using the Locates Press Edit VALUE, then press Locate Digital Recording Basics Digital Recording ConceptsAnalog Recording Basics Appendix a WHY S-VHS? RE-INITIALIZING TroubleshootingTROUBLE-SHOOTING Index Appendix B ABS d1 SP E rr Error Rate DisplayAbout Error Rate Readings ABS d1 SP r E9 Adat Head Maintenance Cleaning Tape Maintenance Safe TapeMAINTENANCE/SERVICE Drum Time Display Refer ALL Servicing to Alesis MaintenanceObtaining Repair Service Customers in the USA Appendix B Troubleshooting Error Codes Appendix C Automatic Brake Calibration Procedure Steps to Take Before Calling for Help SpecificationsAppendix D Audio Digital Inputs/Outputs Glossary Or Analog-to-Digital Converter Bus DAT Midi MMC Output SMPTE/LTC VHS Vitc Index Index Adat XT Reference Manual