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6.2 APPENDIX 3: TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Symptom Solution
The LCD does not light when the Make sure the power cable is plugged
POWER switch is turned on. in properly; also check that the LCD
contrast adjustment is correctly set.
The BRC Tape Position Counter Indicates that an ADAT’s error
reads “Er on 1” – “Er on 16”. correction system is near the limits of
its capacity. The number (1–16) will
indicate which ADAT is having the
problem. If this should occur, make a
digital back up of the tape. If the
problem persists, contact Alesis.
BRC loses control of one or more The BRC may not have recognized all
ADATs. ADATs. Turn the BRC off and on, so
that it re-scans the system for all con-
nected ADATs and reassigns the IDs.
SMPTE runs at a different speed Make sure you have selected the cor-
on the BRC than at its source. rect SMPTE rate and format on the
BRC. Though the BRC automatically
detects the SMPTE rate, it cannot tell
the difference between 29.97 and 30
fps, because they are too similar.
The BRC doesn’t sync properly to The BRC’s video sync doesn’t like EP
composite video. Mode (extended play) on some
consumer VCRs. Be sure to only use
SP Mode (standard
play) source tapes when using a
consumer VCR which allows both SP
and EP Modes for recording.
When sending SMPTE from the Disable jam sync and freewheeling on
BRC to a MIDI Time Piece®, the the MTP when using the BRC as a
MTP has problems detecting SMPTE source. Only use these MTP
changes in SMPTE frame rate. options for reading SMPTE from tape
to safe-guard against drop-outs
(freewheeling) or when continuing/
refreshing a SMPTE stripe (jam sync).
®MIDI Time Piece is a registered trademark of Mark of the Unicorn
do not indicate any input. button been turned on?
number of connected ADATs. all ADATs are powered on.
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