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Alesis ADAT-LX20 User Manual

Alesis ADAT-LX20
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ALESIS
ADAT LX20
Reference Manual

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Alesis ADAT-LX20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlesis
ModelADAT-LX20
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Setting Up and Making Connections

AC Power Hookup

Instructions for connecting the ADAT LX20 to an AC power source.

Analog Audio Connections

Details on connecting analog audio sources and outputs.

Digital Audio Connections

Information on establishing digital audio links using optical cables.

LX20 Essentials

Buttons and Controls

Overview of the front panel buttons and their functions.

Choosing the Right S-VHS Cassette Tape

Recommendations for selecting suitable tape media for the LX20.

What is Tape Formatting?

Explanation of the tape formatting process for ADAT compatibility.

Power-Up and Tape Formatting

Power-Up and Tape Insertion

Procedure for turning on the LX20 and inserting a tape.

Setting Tape Length

How to configure the LX20 for different tape lengths (ST-60, ST-120, etc.).

How to Format Tapes

Detailed steps for formatting a new or used S-VHS tape.

General Formatting Procedure

Step-by-step guide to the tape formatting process.

Record and Playback Basics

Set the Input Mode for Analog Audio

Configuring analog input routing for 2, 4, or 8 bus mixers.

Tape Motion Control: The Transport

Functions of the transport buttons for tape movement.

Autolocation and Loop Functions

Autolocation

Process of automatically searching for and parking at tape points.

Punching and Automated Recording

Manual Punching Options

Methods for manually entering and exiting record mode.

Automated Recording

Setting up automatic punch-in and punch-out points.

About Digital Audio In/Out

Selecting the Digital Output Mode

Configuring the LX20 for various digital output transfer scenarios.

Multiple LX20/ADAT Operation

Synchronizing Machines

Procedure for connecting and synchronizing multiple ADAT units.

Master/Slave Interaction

Controlling and interacting with machines in a master/slave configuration.

Bouncing Tracks Between ADATS

Transferring audio digitally between ADAT machines.

Making Digital Backups

Procedure for creating digital backups of LX20 tapes.

Applications

Combined Multitrack/Mixdown Deck

Using the LX20 as a 6-track recorder and 2-track mixdown unit.

The ADAT Optical Interface and Hard Disk Recording

Connecting the LX20 to hard disk recorders via the optical interface.

Hard Disk Backup

Strategies for backing up multitrack digital audio data.

Appendix B Troubleshooting

Re-initializing: Try This First

Initial steps to resolve erratic behavior or freezes.

ADAT Head Maintenance

Procedures and recommendations for cleaning ADAT heads.

Tape Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for handling and preserving ADAT tapes.

Obtaining Repair Service

Instructions for contacting Alesis for product repair.

Appendix C Error Codes

Common Error Codes

Reference for common error messages and their causes.

Specifications

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