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Chapter 4: Basic Operations
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OMPLETE
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Caution: If you re-format over a previously formatted tape, do not stop
in the middle of re-formatting. Reason: When the tape transitions from
the newly-formatted section to the previously formatted section, there
will be timing discontinuities and the audio will do unpleasant things.
Also, during that transition the tape will be non-functional and you
will not be able to record anything over it. When in doubt, either re-
format the entire tape, from beginning to end, or back up a bit and
perform a format extend (see page 37).
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The only way to stop formatting is to press [STOP]—punching
out is not sufficient.
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Tapes can be bulk-erased with a video tape eraser.
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In a multiple XT20 setup where one is the master and the other
XT20s are slaves, there are a few other considerations. See Multiple
ADAT Operation in chapter 6.
F
ORMAT
To format or reformat/erase an entire tape:
Insert a fresh, blank tape or a tape you wish to completely
erase.
Be sure the tape is completely rewound.
Press the [FORMAT] button. The display will read:
16-bit
ABS
To format the tape in the original 16-bit ADAT Type I mode,
leave it at this setting. Otherwise, press [FORMAT] again so the
display reads:
20-bit
ABS
so the tape will be a 20-bit, ADAT Type II format.
If you do not wish to format the tape, press [FORMAT] again to
turn format mode off.
If the tape was unformatted, the FORMAT icon will have been
flashing prior to pressing it. Once pressed, the FORMAT icon will stop
flashing and remain lit to indicate that formatting will begin if the
XT20 enters record mode. Also, all eight REC LEDs will flash to
indicate all eight tracks will be recorded. Pressing the eight R E C O R D
ENABLE buttons ([1] – [8]) has no effect while the FORMAT icon is
l i t .
Hold [RECORD] and press [PLAY].
ADAT XT20 Reference Manual
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