Adat Id Numbers; Configuration - Alesis AI-2 Reference Manual

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4.1 ADAT ID NUMBERS

After connecting the sync cables from the AI-2 to the ADATs, turn
on the ADATs, and the AI-2, the AI-2 will automatically assign ID
numbers for each slave ADAT in the system. Each ADAT will
momentarily display its ID number. The IDs are assigned in
ascending order, in the order that the ADAT transports are con-
nected. The first unit in the chain is assigned ID 1, the second ID 2
and so on. At any time the ADAT transport configuration is altered
by added or subtracted machines from the chain the AI-2 checks
the bus and reassigns ID numbers as necessary.
In a multiple ADAT system power must be applied to all ADATs. If
an ADAT in the middle of the chain is turned off, then the AI-2 can
not communicate with the transports connected after it. If a
transport is not required in the system then simply eject the tape to
take the machine offline.
4.2 AI-2 CONFIGURATION
The AI-2 has a battery backed up memory system. Each time the
AI-2 is turned on it will power up in exactly the same condition as
when it was powered down. The first time the AI-2 is turned on the
factory default settings are recalled. If any changes are made to
the factory setup, they will be saved for subsequent use.
After running through the power on configuration displays, the AI-2
will prompt you to read from tape. If STORE is pressed the AI-2 will
rewind the first ADAT transport to the tape header and read the
information from tape. If there is no information on tape then press
T y p e Displays the selected frame rate and
time code type.
T A P E Prompts to read data from the tape header.
C O N F I R M
Press the STORE key to confirm and read
the data or press the DISPLAY key to
cancel and continue.
2 9 . 9 7 / D F Default display, which shows Sample rate,
Frame rate and Code type, the current
transport status and tape position.
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