Alesis ALESIS M20 owner manual Table of Contents

Models: ALESIS M20

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MIDI Thru	6
New Utility page order	6
CADI display changes	6
Cassette Auto-Inject	6
Deck Standby Mode	7
Auto-Park After Formatting	7
Deferred Eject	7
New RS-422 Device ID	7
Improved SMPTE Clock Source Recognition	7
Sample Rate Change During Play/Record	7

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Alesis M20 Professional 20-BIT Digital Recorder Alesis M20 Reference Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Tape FormattingTrack Record Enabling and Monitoring Digital/Analog Input Selection and RoutingAutolocation Varispeed SMPTE, Sync, and Offset FunctionsMidi Functions Utility MenuLRC Remote Control Tutorials and Applications M20 Smpte Synchronization OverviewMaintenance and Troubleshooting Using The M20 Data Section Of TapeTime Code Tutorial M20 Hidden FunctionsTable of Contents Please Follow These Precautions When Using this Product Important Safety Instructions and ComplianceSafety Symbols Used in this Product Viii Instructions DE Sécurité Importantes Symboles Utilisés Dans CE ProduitSafety Notices Safety Notices ICES-003 Issue CE Declaration of Conformity M20 Highlights OVERVIEW, SETUP, and BasicsChapter Unpacking and Inspection AC Power HookupOverview, Setup and Basics, Chapter Line Conditioners and Protectors About Audio CablesBackup Basic Audio HookupUSE the Right Tape Preparing the Tape Prior to USEAvoid Electromagnetic Interference Overview, Setup and BasicsOperating Environment M20 Front Panel Control and Connector Basics About the Front PanelControl and Connector Basics, Chapter M20 Rear Panel with optional EC-1 AES/EBU CardAbout the Rear Panel 2L Power 2I Midi in and OUT2G Video in and Thru 2H Adat Sync in and OUTEditing M20 Operating Parameters KeypadEditing M20 Parameters, Chapter To customize the default set of names1F ENTER/NAME 1G Selecting Pages 1H Selecting page Parameters1I Entering Parameter Values Editing M20 ParametersEdit Button Editing ConventionsTape Formatting Sample Rate Selection Formatting Tape, ChapterFormatting Tape Word Length Selection1A PULL-UP and PULL-DOWN Sample Rate Selection Format a NEW Tape Record Tracks While FormattingExtend a PARTIALLY-FORMATTED Tape END FormattingCertify Tape Format Reformatting CautionRecording a Benchmark Tape Lock OUT Formatting Safe ModeBulk Erasing Track Record Enabling and Monitoring Track BasicsTrack Input Enables Auto Input SwitchRecord Enable Track Record Enabling and Monitoring, ChapterSafety Mode ALL Safe Monitor Inputs ALL InputTrack Record Enabling and Monitoring, Chapter Input Select DIGITAL/ANALOG Input Selection and RoutingDigital Source Input Selection and Routing, Chapter Input Signal Routing Analog and DigitalTrack Output Selection 4A Analog Input Routing Input Selection and Routing4B Digital Input Routing If digital source = Adat OpticalIf digital source = I/O Card AES/EBU If digital source = Track Copy4C RECORD-ENABLING the Destination Tracks AUX Routing Input and Output 1A Clearing Peaks Meter Mode SelectionMetering Meter Setup Metering, ChapterTransport Controls and Basic Recording About the Tape Counter4A JOG Mode JOG/SHUTTLE Wheel and Search3A Play Button and Sync Status Transport Controls and Basic Recording, Chapter4B Shuttle Mode 4C Search Button4D Search Master Other Transport Buttons You press… If tape is If tape is moving You see… Stopped6B Punching OUT of Record Record6A Punching Into Record Rehearse Mode 6D Recording with a FootswitchHow to Override Write-Protection 6C Record WRITE-PROTECTION8A Setting Auto Record Punch Points Auto Record8B Enable Auto Record 8C SET Auto Punch Points on the FLYTransport Controls and Basic Recording, Chapter Autolocation ENTERING, SELECTING, and Editing Location Points1A SET Locate 1B Copy Tape LocationAutolocation, Chapter To select and edit location pointsLoop Between Start and END Locate Points Auto Return Deferred Play and RecordPLAY-AFTER-LOCATE Auto Play 4A Setting Loop Start and END Points SET PRE-ROLLSET POST-ROLL FOOTSWITCH-CONTROLLED Location Varispeed 10-1Varispeed, Chapter 10-2 11-1 SMPTE, SYNC, and Offset FunctionsClock Source Smpte Rate Time Code Source11.3A Internal SMPTE, Sync, and Offset, Chapter11-3 Chase ReferenceSMPTE, Sync and Offset Smpte Chase Reference Counter11.6A SET Smpte Offset Value 11-411.6B SET Smpte Chase Mode 11.6C SET Flywheel Duration11.6D Park Ahead 11-511-6 11.7A Generator ModeInternal Generator 11-7 11.7B Time Code Start Reference11.7C ABS/START Offset Tape Offset 11-8Hmsfsf 11-9Track Delay 11-10To change delay for several tracks at once 11-11SMPTE, Sync, and Offset, Chapter 11-12 Midi Functions Midi DeviceMMC Output MTC Follow GENReceive Sysex DUMP? Send SOFTWARE?Load SOFTWARE? Approximately 12 minutes12-3 Midi Functions, Chapter 12-4 Utility Menu Digital OUTOnline Source 13.2A Online Button13.2B Independent Slave Mode Online ControlONE-BUTTON Record Input MonitorUnthread Timeout Crossfade TimeTime Code Output Level REWIND/FAST Forward TC OutputSearch Enable Locate Before PlayMute Until Lock Dynamic PunchLoad Data from TAPE? 13-513-6 Front Panel Software VersionSoftware Version LRC Remote Control 14-1LRC Remote Control, Chapter 14-2 Tutorials and Applications Tutorial 1 Multiple M20 OperationOverview Synchronizing MachinesIndependent Slave Mode MASTER/SLAVE InteractionAchieving Lock Tutorials and Applications, ChapterMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Master Format ENABLED, Format ExtendFormatting Multiple Tapes 15-315-4 Master Format DisabledMaster Format DISABLED, Format Extend Tutorial 2 Making Digital Backups 15-515-6 Dealing with Damaged TapeMaking a 16-BIT Copy from a 20-BIT Master 15-7 Tutorial 3 Recording Digital Audio from Other SourcesDigital Clock Considerations Tutorial 4 Combining M20S and Adats M20 Transport SpeedSample Rate VS. Pitch Control Input MonitoringPolarity Differences 15-9Tutorial 5 Setting UP Inputs 15-10Tutorial 6 Updating M20 Software 15-11Tutorial 7 Using the M20 with Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs 15-12Synchronization Overview Synchronization BasicsChapter Master or SLAVE?ONE Clock Principle 16.2A House Sync16.2B Genlocked Time Code Smpte Synchronization Overview, ChapterReference Counters VS. Clock Sources 16.3A Location Reference16.3B Reference Clock Smpte Synchronization Overview16-4 16-5 Offsets in the M2016.3A Smpte Chase Offset 16-6 16.3B Internal Generator ABS Offset16.3C Tape Offset Smpte Time Code Rates and Types 16.4A Drop Frame16.4B AUTO-DETECTION of Smpte Rates 16-716-8 16.4D MTC Midi Time Code16.4C Vitc Vertical Interval Time Code Time Code Tutorial Generating Time Code Onto a VCRPress Edit to leave edit mode. The blue light will turn off 17-1Synchronizing Without a T/C Track Time Code Tutorial, ChapterPress INT GEN or TC Input to stop the time code generator 17-2Recording a Time Code Track 17.3A Recording Smpte from ABS TimeLeave Edit mode, turn on INT GEN, and arm the TC track 17-3Press Play and Record 18-5 Maintenance TroubleshootingAdat Head Cleaning Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Chapter 18.1A Head Cleaning Cassettes Optional18.1B Manual Head and Tape Path Cleaning 18-7 Adat Head Life18.2A Head Alignment Tape Maintenance Safe Tape 18.3A Tape Wear18.3B Care of Adat Tapes 18-8MAINTENANCE/SERVICE 18.4A Exterior Cleaning18.4B Maintenance 18.4C Refer ALL Servicing to Alesis18-10 18.4D Obtaining Repair ServiceCustomers in the USA POWER-ON Button Combinations M20 Hidden FunctionsMiscellaneous Button Combinations AppendixAppendix 1, M20 Hidden Functions A1-2 MA-3 Advanced FunctionsM20 Software Version Page Using the M20 Data Section of Tape BRC ⇔ M20 Song Start / Smpte Start OffsetGeneral Data Section Convention on the M20 M20 Locate Points and Smpte OffsetsA2-2 Appendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Of TapeBRC ⇔ M20 Parameter MAP Appendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Tape A2-3Appendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Of Tape A2-4 M20 Transport System Error Messages A3-1Appendix 3, M20 Transport & System Error Messages A3-2Capstan State Transition Errors A3-3Deck State Transition Errors A3-4Other Errors Messages A3-5Appendix 3, M20 Transport & System Error Messages A3-6 M20 Major Feature Update Version RS-422 Sony 9-PINSLAVE OperationRS-422 Track ARM ON/OFF RS-422 Mapping 1-2, ODDEVN, LocalStoring Locate Points When ID 1 is Offline ID 1 Offline with the Cadi RemoteM20 master and two slaves ID 1 à ID 2 à ID Cadi with M20 master and two slaves Cadi à ID 1 à ID 2 à IDSpecial notes when operating a Cadi with ID 1 offline Tape TC Detection in Fast Wind ModesMA-4 Fixed Mode Time Code Generation TC Start REFTape TC in the Tape Counter Tape TC Updating When in Input Mode Card AS the Digital SourceSmpte Chase with the Stop Button VARI-SPEED and PULL-UP/DOWNMidi Thru NEW Utility page OrderCadi Display Changes Cassette AUTO-INJECTNEW RS-422 Device ID

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ALESIS M20 REFERENCE MANUAL 1.06