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Appendix B: Troubleshooting

APPENDIX B

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE-SHOOTING INDEX

If you are experience problems while operating the XT, please use the following table to locate possible causes and solutions before contacting Alesis customer service for assistance.

Symptom	Cause	Solution
The display does not light	No power.	Check that the power cable
when the [POWER] switch		is plugged in properly.
is turned on.
FORMAT icon flashes.	Tape is not formatted.	Format the tape, or
		reinsert.
The record-enabled tracks’	Cables are not	Check your audio cables.
meters do not indicate	connected properly or
	are shorted.
input levels.	DIGITAL INPUT is	Press [ANALOG INPUT].
	selected.
Can’t change the sample	If slave in a multiple	Set the sample rate/clock
rate/clock source.	ADAT system, EXT clock	source on the master XT.
	is selected automatically.
Pressing [AUTO REC]	Locate Point 3’s position	Set Locate Point 3 past
displays “invALid”.	is before Locate Point 2.	Locate Point 2.
AUTO RETURN icon	Locate Point 4’s position	Set Locate Point 4 past
flashes.	is before Locate Point 1.	Locate Point 1.
When used as a slave in a	No ADAT master is	Check sync cables. Power
multiple ADAT system,	detected.	down the Master only, then
doesn’t follow the master.		restart.
TIME counter does not	Edit mode is turned on.	Press [EDIT VALUE] to
show tape position.		turn Edit mode off.
Interpolation indicator ( )	One or more errors have	Clean the tape heads.
lights/flashes.	been detected/corrected	Make a backup copy of
		your tape.
48K or 44.1K icon flashes.	Tape was formatted at	If desired, press [CLOCK
	different sample rate than	SELECT] to use original
	currently selected.	sample rate.
Error Message in display	Several possible	See Appendix C: Error
		Codes

RE-INITIALIZING

If your unit behaves erratically or “freezes”, the first step is to power down the unit. and power it back up again. If this steps do not solve the problem, you must re - initialize the software.

To re-initialize the XT, hold down both [RECORD] and [PLAY] while turning on the [POWER] switch. This will reset all parameters to their default settings

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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