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Alesis ALESIS M20 owner manual Important Safety Instructions and Compliance

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLIANCE

NOTICES

SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS PRODUCT

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS

PRODUCT:

1. Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a damp cloth.

Do not spray any liquid cleaner onto the faceplate, as this may damage the front panel controls or cause a dangerous condition.

7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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ALESIS M20 REFERENCE MANUAL 1.06

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Alesis ALESIS M20 owner manual Important Safety Instructions and Compliance, Safety Symbols Used in this Product

Contents

Alesis M20 Professional 20-BIT Digital Recorder Alesis M20 Reference Manual Table of Contents Tape Formatting Table of ContentsTrack Record Enabling and Monitoring Digital/Analog Input Selection and RoutingVarispeed SMPTE, Sync, and Offset Functions AutolocationMidi Functions Utility MenuM20 Smpte Synchronization Overview LRC Remote Control Tutorials and ApplicationsUsing The M20 Data Section Of Tape Maintenance and TroubleshootingTime Code Tutorial M20 Hidden FunctionsTable of Contents Important Safety Instructions and Compliance Safety Symbols Used in this ProductPlease Follow These Precautions When Using this Product Viii Symboles Utilisés Dans CE Produit Safety NoticesInstructions DE Sécurité Importantes Safety Notices ICES-003 Issue CE Declaration of Conformity OVERVIEW, SETUP, and Basics ChapterM20 Highlights AC Power Hookup Overview, Setup and Basics, ChapterUnpacking and Inspection About Audio Cables Line Conditioners and ProtectorsBasic Audio Hookup BackupUSE the Right Tape Preparing the Tape Prior to USEOverview, Setup and Basics Operating EnvironmentAvoid Electromagnetic Interference M20 Front Panel About the Front Panel Control and Connector BasicsM20 Rear Panel with optional EC-1 AES/EBU Card Control and Connector Basics, ChapterAbout the Rear Panel 2I Midi in and OUT 2L Power2G Video in and Thru 2H Adat Sync in and OUTKeypad Editing M20 Operating ParametersTo customize the default set of names 1F ENTER/NAMEEditing M20 Parameters, Chapter 1H Selecting page Parameters 1G Selecting Pages1I Entering Parameter Values Editing M20 ParametersEditing Conventions Edit ButtonTape Formatting Formatting Tape, Chapter Sample Rate SelectionWord Length Selection 1A PULL-UP and PULL-DOWN Sample Rate SelectionFormatting Tape Record Tracks While Formatting Format a NEW TapeEND Formatting Extend a PARTIALLY-FORMATTED TapeCertify Tape Format Reformatting CautionLock OUT Formatting Safe Mode Bulk ErasingRecording a Benchmark Tape Track Basics Track Record Enabling and MonitoringAuto Input Switch Track Input EnablesRecord Enable Track Record Enabling and Monitoring, ChapterMonitor Inputs ALL Input Safety Mode ALL SafeTrack Record Enabling and Monitoring, Chapter DIGITAL/ANALOG Input Selection and Routing Digital SourceInput Select Input Signal Routing Analog and Digital Track Output SelectionInput Selection and Routing, Chapter Input Selection and Routing 4A Analog Input RoutingIf digital source = Adat Optical 4B Digital Input RoutingIf digital source = I/O Card AES/EBU If digital source = Track Copy4C RECORD-ENABLING the Destination Tracks AUX Routing Input and Output Meter Mode Selection Metering1A Clearing Peaks Metering, Chapter Meter SetupAbout the Tape Counter Transport Controls and Basic RecordingJOG/SHUTTLE Wheel and Search 4A JOG Mode3A Play Button and Sync Status Transport Controls and Basic Recording, Chapter4C Search Button 4B Shuttle Mode4D Search Master You press… If tape is If tape is moving You see… Stopped Other Transport ButtonsRecord 6A Punching Into Record6B Punching OUT of Record 6D Recording with a Footswitch Rehearse ModeHow to Override Write-Protection 6C Record WRITE-PROTECTIONAuto Record 8A Setting Auto Record Punch Points8C SET Auto Punch Points on the FLY 8B Enable Auto RecordTransport Controls and Basic Recording, Chapter ENTERING, SELECTING, and Editing Location Points Autolocation1A SET Locate 1B Copy Tape LocationTo select and edit location points Autolocation, ChapterDeferred Play and Record PLAY-AFTER-LOCATE Auto PlayLoop Between Start and END Locate Points Auto Return SET PRE-ROLL 4A Setting Loop Start and END PointsSET POST-ROLL FOOTSWITCH-CONTROLLED Location 10-1 VarispeedVarispeed, Chapter 10-2 SMPTE, SYNC, and Offset Functions Clock Source11-1 Time Code Source Smpte Rate11.3A Internal SMPTE, Sync, and Offset, ChapterChase Reference SMPTE, Sync and Offset11-3 Reference Counter Smpte Chase11.6A SET Smpte Offset Value 11-411.6C SET Flywheel Duration 11.6B SET Smpte Chase Mode11.6D Park Ahead 11-511.7A Generator Mode Internal Generator11-6 11.7B Time Code Start Reference 11.7C ABS/START Offset11-7 11-8 Tape Offset11-9 Hmsfsf11-10 Track Delay11-11 To change delay for several tracks at onceSMPTE, Sync, and Offset, Chapter 11-12 Midi Device Midi FunctionsMMC Output MTC Follow GENSend SOFTWARE? Receive Sysex DUMP?Load SOFTWARE? Approximately 12 minutes12-3 Midi Functions, Chapter 12-4 Digital OUT Utility MenuOnline Source 13.2A Online ButtonOnline Control 13.2B Independent Slave ModeONE-BUTTON Record Input MonitorCrossfade Time Unthread TimeoutTime Code Output Level REWIND/FAST Forward TC OutputLocate Before Play Search EnableMute Until Lock Dynamic Punch13-5 Load Data from TAPE?Front Panel Software Version Software Version13-6 14-1 LRC Remote ControlLRC Remote Control, Chapter 14-2 Tutorial 1 Multiple M20 Operation Tutorials and ApplicationsOverview Synchronizing MachinesMASTER/SLAVE Interaction Independent Slave ModeAchieving Lock Tutorials and Applications, ChapterMaster Format ENABLED, Format Extend Master Format ENABLED, Complete FormatFormatting Multiple Tapes 15-3Master Format Disabled Master Format DISABLED, Format Extend15-4 15-5 Tutorial 2 Making Digital BackupsDealing with Damaged Tape Making a 16-BIT Copy from a 20-BIT Master15-6 Tutorial 3 Recording Digital Audio from Other Sources Digital Clock Considerations15-7 M20 Transport Speed Tutorial 4 Combining M20S and AdatsSample Rate VS. Pitch Control Input Monitoring15-9 Polarity Differences15-10 Tutorial 5 Setting UP Inputs15-11 Tutorial 6 Updating M20 Software15-12 Tutorial 7 Using the M20 with Unbalanced Inputs and OutputsSynchronization Basics Synchronization OverviewChapter Master or SLAVE?16.2A House Sync ONE Clock Principle16.2B Genlocked Time Code Smpte Synchronization Overview, Chapter16.3A Location Reference Reference Counters VS. Clock Sources16.3B Reference Clock Smpte Synchronization Overview16-4 Offsets in the M20 16.3A Smpte Chase Offset16-5 16.3B Internal Generator ABS Offset 16.3C Tape Offset16-6 16.4A Drop Frame Smpte Time Code Rates and Types16.4B AUTO-DETECTION of Smpte Rates 16-716.4D MTC Midi Time Code 16.4C Vitc Vertical Interval Time Code16-8 Generating Time Code Onto a VCR Time Code TutorialPress Edit to leave edit mode. The blue light will turn off 17-1Time Code Tutorial, Chapter Synchronizing Without a T/C TrackPress INT GEN or TC Input to stop the time code generator 17-217.3A Recording Smpte from ABS Time Recording a Time Code TrackLeave Edit mode, turn on INT GEN, and arm the TC track 17-3Press Play and Record Maintenance Troubleshooting Adat Head Cleaning18-5 18.1A Head Cleaning Cassettes Optional 18.1B Manual Head and Tape Path CleaningMaintenance and Troubleshooting, Chapter Adat Head Life 18.2A Head Alignment18-7 18.3A Tape Wear Tape Maintenance Safe Tape18.3B Care of Adat Tapes 18-818.4A Exterior Cleaning MAINTENANCE/SERVICE18.4B Maintenance 18.4C Refer ALL Servicing to Alesis18.4D Obtaining Repair Service Customers in the USA18-10 M20 Hidden Functions POWER-ON Button CombinationsMiscellaneous Button Combinations AppendixAppendix 1, M20 Hidden Functions A1-2 Advanced Functions M20 Software VersionMA-3 Page BRC ⇔ M20 Song Start / Smpte Start Offset Using the M20 Data Section of TapeGeneral Data Section Convention on the M20 M20 Locate Points and Smpte OffsetsAppendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Of Tape BRC ⇔ M20 Parameter MAPA2-2 A2-3 Appendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section TapeAppendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Of Tape A2-4 A3-1 M20 Transport System Error MessagesA3-2 Appendix 3, M20 Transport & System Error MessagesA3-3 Capstan State Transition ErrorsA3-4 Deck State Transition ErrorsA3-5 Other Errors MessagesAppendix 3, M20 Transport & System Error Messages A3-6 RS-422 Sony 9-PINSLAVE Operation M20 Major Feature Update VersionRS-422 Track ARM ON/OFF RS-422 Mapping 1-2, ODDEVN, LocalID 1 Offline with the Cadi Remote Storing Locate Points When ID 1 is OfflineM20 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 IDTape TC Detection in Fast Wind Modes Special notes when operating a Cadi with ID 1 offlineFixed Mode Time Code Generation TC Start REF Tape TC in the Tape CounterMA-4 Card AS the Digital Source Tape TC Updating When in Input ModeSmpte Chase with the Stop Button VARI-SPEED and PULL-UP/DOWNNEW Utility page Order Midi ThruCadi Display Changes Cassette AUTO-INJECTNEW RS-422 Device ID