Basic Operations | Alesis ADAT-XT specification

Index

4:BASIC OPERATIONS 29

Tape Formatting			29
Formatting Considerations				29
Complete Format			30
Recording While Formatting				30
Format Extend		31
Write Protect Override 31
Reading The Display			32
Display Icons		33
TIME Counter & ABS/REL Button					35
Locate 0		35
Basic Editing		36
EDIT Value Button			36
▲ and ▼ Buttons			36
Entering Numeric Values				36
Editing Individual Digits				36
Input Select		37
Analog Input		37
Digital Input		37
Track Copy		38
Input Monitor		39
Auto Input Monitor			39
All Input Monitor			39
Meters 39
Peak Mode Button			40
Peak Clear Button			40
Fine Meter Mode			40
Recording a ÒBenchmarkÓ Tape 40
Record Enable		41
Setting Levels		41
Transport Controls			42
Eject	42
Rewind/Review			42
Fast Forward/Cue			42
Play	43
Record/Punch In or Out 43
Stop	44
Sample Rate (Clock)			44
Record Crossfade Time 45
Displaying Frames vs. 100ths/Seconds					45
Pitch Control		46
About Pitch Changing			46
Track Delay		47
Autolocation Controls			48

Absolute (ABS) Time vs. Relative Time48

Locate 0	48
Setting Locate Points 49
Locating	49
Auto Looping	50
Auto Return	50
Auto Play	50
Loop Limit	50
Auto Record	51

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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 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 EnvironmentThermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Mounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK Enclosure ABS n0 F0 POWER-UP,AND Tape InsertionYour First Session ABS 0H 15M 48S Recording While Formatting Formatting a Tape a MustSample Rate Selection Formatting a NEW Tape Making a Recording Track Selection and Setting LevelsTo record-enable a track REL 0H 01M 29S Record LED turns off, while the Play LED remains lit Transport ButtonsRecording To make a recording Reviewing and Cueing To engage Review modeTo engage Cue mode Playback Locating REL 0H 00M 00SPage To loop a section of tape Creating a Loop Measure twice or more, and cut only once Automated RecordingRehearsing To automatically punch in and out Pitch Control Track DelayABS 00 % 00 C 70 mS To bounce audio from one track to another To adjust the display brightnessTrack Copy Display Brightness Analog Audio Unbalanced Outputs Input Jack CharacteristicsConnections 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 FootswitchesRehearse and Auto Record features XT Remote Complete Format Basic OperationsTape 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 FFABS Pr 0t 0 n Write Protect Override Reading the Display Display Icons Basic Operations Selected 01M 29STime Counter & ABS/REL Button Locate Editing Individual Digits Basic EditingEdit Value Button Entering Numeric Values Track Copy Input SelectAnalog Input Digital Input Basic Operations Auto Input Monitor Input MonitorALL Input Monitor Recording a Benchmark T APE Peak Mode ButtonFine Meter Mode Meters Setting Levels Record Enable Fast Forward /CUE Transport ControlsEject Rewind /REVIEW To start recording RECORD/PUNCH in or OUTStop Whether the tape being played is formatted or not To select the sample rate Sample Rate ClockRecord Crossfade Time Positions as before Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS FA dE 2To set the Crossfade Time 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 value Absolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time Autolocation ControlsLocate To edit a Locate Point memory Setting Locate PointsLocating To store a Locate Point memory on the fly Loop Limit Auto LoopingAuto Return Auto Play Rehearsal Auto RecordTape Length Looped Recording 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 Achieving Lock Master /SLAVE Interaction Formatting Multiple Tapes Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Master Format ENABLED, Format Extend Master Format DISABLED, Format Extend Master Format DisabledBefore punching into format record Reassigning Channels to Different Tracks Making Digital BackupsRecording 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 AdatsXT Transport Speed Sample Rate VS. Pitch Control Polarity Differences Here are some possible solutionsConnections 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 ControlLocking 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 ConceptsAnalog Recording Basics Digital Recording Basics WHY S-VHS? Appendix B TroubleshootingTROUBLE-SHOOTING Index RE-INITIALIZING ABS d1 SP r E9 Error Rate DisplayAbout Error Rate Readings ABS d1 SP E rr Adat Head Maintenance Drum Time Display Tape Maintenance Safe TapeMAINTENANCE/SERVICE Cleaning Customers in the USA MaintenanceObtaining Repair Service Refer ALL Servicing to Alesis Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C Error Codes Automatic Brake Calibration Procedure Steps to Take Before Calling for Help SpecificationsAppendix 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