Alesis ADAT-LX20 User Manual

Contents
ADAT LX20 Reference Manual 1
CONTENTS
Introduction 5
How To Use This Manual 6
Conventions 6
1 SETTING UP AND MAKING CONNECTIONS 7
Unpacking and Inspection 7
Operating Environment 7
Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting 7
Mounting on a Shelf or Non-Rack Enclosure 8
Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference 8
AC Power Hookup 8
Avoiding Ground Loops 9
Line Conditioners and Protectors 10
Analog Audio Connections 11
About Audio Cables 11
Rear Panel Input and Output Layout 11
Inputs 11
Typical input jack hookups 12
Outputs 13
Sync In/Out 14
Digital Audio Connections 15
About Digital Audio In/Out 15
Footswitches 16
2 LX20 ESSENTIALS 20
About The Display 20
Time Counter 20
Meters 20
Record/Input Lights 20
Blocks 21
Status Indicators 21
Interpolation Indicator 21
Buttons and Controls 21
Power Switch 21
Record Enable Buttons 21
Transport Controls 21
Eject Button 21
Input Select Buttons 22
Pitch Control Buttons 22
Location Buttons 22
Edit, Format, and Select Buttons 22
Auto Motion Buttons 22
Differences Compared to Analog Recording 23
“Threaded” vs. “Unthreaded” Tape 23
Digital Distortion and Headroom 23
Choosing the Right S-VHS Cassette Tape 24

Alesis ADAT-LX20 Specifications

General

Brand	Alesis
Model	ADAT-LX20
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English