Video In And Thru; Adat Sync In And Out; Midi In And Out; Meter Bridge/Remote Panel Out - Alesis ADAT-M20 Owner's Manual

Control and Connector Basics, Chapter 2
2.2 V
G IDEO
The BNC connector video input (with 75 ohm termination switch) accepts composite video
as well as black burst video inputs.
2.2 ADAT S
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These 9-pin D connectors synchronize multiple ADATs together to single-sample accuracy.
Computer interface cards with ADAT sync, such as the Alesis ADAT-PCR, allow
transferring ADAT data to and from a computer for editing with single-sample accuracy.
Interface cards without ADAT sync allow transferring ADAT data with 1/4 frame accuracy
via MIDI Time Code.
2.2 MIDI I
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These 5-pin DIN connectors can output and/or receive MIDI Machine Control commands,
save and load sysex dumps defining the M20 status, allow for software updates via MIDI
sysex files, and output MTC (MIDI Time Code) when selected.
2.2 RS-422 I
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This 9-pin D connector connects to a video editor or other controller that supports the Sony
9-pin protocol. This feature will not be operational until M20 Version 2.0 software becomes
available.
2.2 M
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This RJ-45 connector connects to an optional remote controller like the Alesis CADI remote,
and/or RMD meter bridge.
2.2 P
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The IEC-standard, grounded AC input plug accepts AC voltages from 90 to 250 volts,
eliminating the need for transformers or voltage switches.
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