Contents
4 ADAT LX20 Reference Manual
Live/Long-Term Recording 66
Locking to Video: Code-Only Master 66
Libraries and Archives 67
Modular Recording 67
Computer Control and MIDI 67
MIDI Systems: Virtual Tracking 67
MIDI Systems: Automated Mixdown 68
MIDI Systems: Virtual Tracks and Automated Mixdown 68
MIDI Machine Control: Virtual Remote Control 68
The ADAT Optical Interface and Hard Disk Recording 69
Digital Audio Transfer Options 69
Typical applications 70
The ADAT-PCR Computer Interface 70
A Real-World Example 71
Sync Issues 71
Hard Disk Backup 71
Pre-Mastering with the LX20 72
APPENDIX A DIGITAL RECORDING CONCEPTS 73
Analog Recording Basics 73
Digital Recording Basics 73
The Advantages of 20-Bit Recording 74
Why S-VHS? 75
APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING 76
Re-Initializing: Try This First 76
Troubleshooting Index 76
Checking Software Version 77
Error Rate Display 78
About Error Rate Readings 78
ADAT Head Life 79
ADAT Head Maintenance 79
Drum Time Display 79
Tape Care and Maintenance 81
Maintenance/Service 82
Cleaning 82
Maintenance 82
Obtaining Repair Service 83
APPENDIX C ERROR CODES 84
Automatic Brake Calibration Procedure 86
Steps To Take Before Calling For Help 87
APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS 88
GLOSSARY 90