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Alesis ADAT LX20 Reference Manual

Alesis ADAT LX20 Reference Manual (98 pages)

20-Bit Digital Audio Recorder

Brand: Alesis | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 0.62 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Introduction
6
How to Use this Manual
7
- Conventions
  7
Ettingp and Aking Connections

8
- Unpacking and Inspection
  8
- Operating Environment
  8
- AC Power Hookup
  9
  - Avoiding Ground Loops
    10
  - Line Conditioners and Protectors
    11
- Analog Audio Connections
  12
  - About Audio Cables
    12
  - Rear Panel Input and Output Layout
    12
  - Inputs
    12
  - Typical Input Jack Hookups
    13
  - Outputs
    14
- Sync In/Out
  15
- Digital Audio Connections
  16
  - About Digital Audio In/Out
    16
- Footswitches
  17
Lx20 Essentials

21
- About the Display
  21
  - Time Counter
    21
  - Meters
    21
  - Record/Input Lights
    21
  - Blocks
    22
  - Status Indicators
    22
  - Interpolation Indicator
    22
- Buttons and Controls
  22
  - Power Switch
    22
  - Record Enable Buttons
    22
  - Transport Controls
    22
  - Eject Button
    22
  - Input Select Buttons
    23
  - Pitch Control Buttons
    23
  - Location Buttons
    23
  - Edit, Format, and Select Buttons
    23
  - Auto Motion Buttons
    23
- Differences Compared to Analog Recording
  24
  - Threaded" Vs. "Unthreaded" Tape
    24
  - Digital Distortion and Headroom
    24
- Choosing the Right S-VHS Cassette Tape
  25
  - What Is Tape Formatting
    25
Power -U P and Tape Formatting

27
- Power-Up and Tape Insertion
  27
- Setting Tape Length
  28
- How to Format Tapes
  29
Record and Playback Basics

34
- Understanding the Time Counter
  34
  - Change Display Format
    34
- Set the Input Mode for Analog Audio
  34
- Choose Analog or Digital Input
  35
  - Digital Input Re-Routing
    35
- Select Track(S) for Recording
  36
- Tape Motion Control: the Transport
  36
  - Stop
    36
  - Play
    37
  - Record
    37
  - Other Transport Buttons
    37
- Step-By-Step Procedures
  38
  - Recording
    38
  - Playback
    38
  - Reviewing and Cueing
    39
- Monitoring
  39
  - Default Mode
    39
  - Auto Input
    39
  - All Input
    40
Autolocation and Loop Functions

42
- Autolocation
  42
  - Return to Zero
    42
  - Locate Points
    42
- Auto Play
  43
- Auto Return
  43
- Looped Playback
  44
  - Loop Limit
    45
  - Deferred Play and Record
    45
Punching and Automated Recording

46
- Manual Punching Options
  46
  - Transport Controls
    46
  - Record Enable Buttons
    46
  - Footswitch
    47
- Automated Recording
  47
- Looped Recording
  48
- Rehearsing
  48
- Adjusting Punch Crossfade Time
  49
Pitch Control

50
About Digital Audio I N /Out

52
Ulx20 Lrc R

54
- Using the LX20 LRC Remote
  55
- Mlx20/Adat O
  56
Multiple Lx20/Adat Operation

56
- Overview
  56
- Synchronizing Machines
  56
  - Automatic Renumbering
    57
  - Master/Slave Interaction
    58
  - Achieving Lock
    58
  - Independent Slave Mode
    58
- Formatting Multiple Tapes
  58
- Recording Digital Audio
  59
- Combining Lx20S and Adats
  63
  - LX20 Transport Speed
    63
  - Sample Rate Vs. Pitch Control
    63
  - Input Monitoring
    64
  - Polarity Differences
    64
  - Connections
    65
Applications

66
- Overview
  66
- Combined Multitrack/Mixdown Deck
  66
- Live/Long-Term Recording
  67
- Locking to Video: Code-Only Master
  67
- Libraries and Archives
  68
- Modular Recording
  68
- Computer Control and MIDI
  68
- The ADAT Optical Interface and Hard Disk Recording
  70
  - Digital Audio Transfer Options
    70
  - Typical Applications
    71
  - The ADAT-PCR Computer Interface
    71
  - A Real-World Example
    72
  - Sync Issues
    72
- Hard Disk Backup
  72
- Pre-Mastering with the LX20
  73
Appendixa Digital Recording Concepts

74
- Analog Recording Basics
  74
- Digital Recording Basics
  74
  - The Advantages of 20-Bit Recording
    75
- Why S-VHS
  76
Appendix

77
- Re-Initializing: Try this First
  77
- Troubleshooting Index
  77
- Checking Software Version
  77
- A Ppendix B T Roubleshooting
  77
- Error Rate Display
  79
  - About Error Rate Readings
    79
- ADAT Head Life
  80
- ADAT Head Maintenance
  80
- Drum Time Display
  80
- Tape Care and Maintenance
  82
- Maintenance/Service
  83
  - Cleaning
    83
  - Maintenance
    83
  - Obtaining Repair Service
    84
Appendixc Error Codes

85
- Automatic Brake Calibration Procedure
  87
- Steps to Take before Calling for Help
  88
A D S

89
Glossary

91
- Sample Rate Conversion
  97

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