Setting Up and Making Connections - Chapter 1
8 ADAT LX20 Reference Manual
MOUNTING ON A SHELF OR NON-RACK ENCLOSURE
To mount the LX20 on a shelf or other flat surface, Alesis recommends attaching
stick-on rubber feet to avoid scratching the shelf’s surface with the deck’s bottom.
Please observe the general comments on thermal considerations given under
“Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting” no matter where or how the deck is
mounted.
AVOIDING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
Like all tape machines, the LX20 uses magnetic tape that can be sensitive to
electromagnetic interference. Generally this is not a problem, but avoid mounting
the LX20 next to devices that generate strong magnetic fields such as power
amplifiers, monitors and video display devices, speakers, etc.
AC POWER HOOKUP
With the LX20 off, plug the power cord’s female end into the LX20’s POWER
INPUT socket, and the male (plug) end into a source of AC power. It’s good practice
not to turn on the LX20 until all other cables are hooked up.
The LX20 works with any AC voltage from 90 to 250 volts, 50 to 60 Hz. This
eliminates the need for transformers or voltage switches. Your LX20 was supplied
with the correct power cord for your country or local area, however only the
following alternative power cords are approved for use with ADAT:
• For 90-120 VAC 50/60 Hz operation in the US, Canada and/or Japan, use Alesis
UL/CSA power cord #7-41-0001.
• For 240 VAC 50 Hz operation in England, use Alesis Power cord #7-41-0004.
• For 220 VAC 50 Hz operation in Europe and Scandinavia, use Alesis EU power
cord #7-41-0002.
• For 240 VAC 50 Hz operation in Australia, use Alesis AS power cord #7-41-0003.
The LX20’s IEC-spec AC cord (do not substitute any other AC cord) is designed to feed
an outlet that includes three pins, with the third, round pin connected to ground. The
ground connection is an important safety feature and should never be “lifted.”
Unfortunately, the presence of a third ground pin does not always indicate that an
outlet is properly grounded. Use an AC line tester to determine this. If the outlet is
not grounded, consult with a licensed electrician.
Alesis cannot be responsible for problems caused by using the LX20 or any associated
equipment with improper AC wiring.✪
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