TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions and Compliance Notices

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Safety symbols used in this product

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Please follow these precautions when using this product:

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Instructions de Sécurité Importantes

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Symboles utilisés dans ce produit

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Beim Benutzen dieses Produktes beachten Sie bitte die folgenden Sicherheitshinweise:

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Information to the User for Class A Digital Device (FCC Part 15, Class A)

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CE Declaration of Conformity

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Overview, Setup, and Basics

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1.1

M20 Highlights

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1.2

Unpacking and Inspection

2

1.3

AC Power Hookup

2

1.4

Line Conditioners and Protectors

3

1.5

About Audio Cables

3

1.6

Basic Audio Hookup

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1.7

Use the Right Tape

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1.8

Preparing the Tape Prior to Use

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1.9

Eject Tape Properly

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1.10 Backup

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1.11 Operating Environment

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1.12

Avoid Electromagnetic Interference

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Control and Connector Basics

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2.1

About the Front Panel

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2.2

About the Rear Panel

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2.2a Punch Footswitch

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2.2b Locate/Play or LRC Remote Control Jack

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2.2c Analog Inputs and Outputs

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2.2d Time Code In and Out

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2.2e Word Clock In and Out

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2.2f ADAT Optical In and Out

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2.2g Video In and Thru

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2.2h ADAT Sync In and Out

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2.2i MIDI In and Out

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2.2j RS-422 In (Sony 9-Pin)

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2.2k Meter Bridge/Remote Panel Out

4

 

2.2l Power

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Editing M20 Operating Parameters

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3.1

The Keypad

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3.1a 0 through 9 buttons

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3.1b Up Arrow/Yes/Upper Case

1

 

3.1c Down Arrow/No/Lower Case

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3.1d Cursor Left

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3.1e Cursor Right

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3.1f Enter/Name

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3.1g Selecting Pages

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3.1h Selecting Page Parameters

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3.1i Entering Parameter Values

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3.2

The Edit Button

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ALESIS M20 REFERENCE MANUAL 1.06

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