Master Format Disabled | Alesis ADAT-XT specification

Chapter 5: Multiple ADAT-XT Operation

	If the master’s FORMAT icon is on, and you are extending the format, and the slave
	tape is formatted:
	• If the slave’s FORMAT icon is on, the slave autolocates to the same time as the
	master, then format extension begins with the master.
	• If the slave’s FORMAT icon is off, the slave autolocates to the same time as the
	master and plays or records in sync.
J	To properly extend the format, the master and slaves should be playing in sync
J	before punching into format record.
	MASTER FORMAT DISABLED
	If the master’s FORMAT icon is off and initiates a RECORD command anywhere in
	the tape and the slave’s FORMAT icon is off:
	• If the slave tape is unformatted, the slave plays, but the TIME counter reads
	“noFO” (no format) while flashing the FORMAT icon.
	• If the slave tape is formatted, the slave autolocates to the same time as the
	master and plays or records in sync,
	To properly punch in, the master and slave should be in sync before punching.
	Otherwise, the master will punch in immediately, but the slaves won’t punch in until
	sync is achieved.
	MASTER FORMAT DISABLED, FORMAT EXTEND
	If the master initiates recording from the audio portion of the tape and the slave’s
	FORMAT icon is on:
	• If the slave tape is unformatted, the slave plays, but the TIME counter reads
	“noFO” (no format) while flashing the FORMAT icon.
	• If the slave’s tape is formatted, the slave autolocates to the same time as the
	master and then format extension begins.
	If the master initiates recording from the start of the tape and the slave’s FORMAT
	icon is on, start-to-finish formatting begins regardless of whether the slave tape is
	formatted or not.

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Alesis ADAT-XT manual Master Format Disabled, Master Format DISABLED, Format Extend, Before punching into format record

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 ALL Input Monitor Input MonitorAuto 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 To set the Crossfade Time FA dE 2Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS 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 Locate Autolocation ControlsAbsolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time 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 Erroneously 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 Master /SLAVE Interaction Achieving Lock Master Format ENABLED, Format Extend Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Formatting Multiple Tapes Before punching into format record Master Format DisabledMaster Format DISABLED, Format Extend 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 Connections Here are some possible solutionsPolarity Differences 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 Appendix D SpecificationsSteps to Take Before Calling for Help 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