Lx20 Essentials; About The Display; Time Counter; Meters - Alesis ADAT-LX20 Reference Manual

LX20 Essentials - Chapter 2
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BOUT HE
The LX20's display shows the current level of each of the eight audio tracks, the
tape position (in hours, minutes, seconds, and 100ths of seconds or frames), and the
current modes of the many available parameters. It also provides a "window" for
various editable parameters. With all segments lit (which would not happen in
normal operation), the display looks as follows:
You don't need to remember the significance of all these indicators right now. But
we do want to call your attention to certain parts of the display that are important
in learning the LX20.
T C
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The time display shows the current location of the tape in hours, minutes, seconds,
and optionally, "frames" (1/30th of a second).
M
ETERS
The 8 meters show input signal levels or the levels recorded on tape, depending on
whether you're monitoring the inputs or tape outputs. The uppermost segment
indicates 0 dB. Keep signals below this point, as lighting the 0 dB segment
indicates distortion.
R
ECORD
Located directly below the meters, the red REC indicators show a track's record
status. The blue INPUT indicator show the input monitor status.
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