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Introduction/Contents

ADAT XT20 Reference Manual 1

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Alesis ADAT-XT20 20-Bit Digital Audio Recorder. To

take full advantage of the XT20’s functions, and to enjoy long and trouble-free use,

please read this user’s manual carefully.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various modes of the

XT20. Though we recommend you take time to read through the entire manual once

carefully, those having general knowledge about multitrack recorders should use the

table of contents and index to reference specific functions while using the XT20.

Chapter 1: Introduction. Deals with the necessary preparation before recording and

playing, including connections to external devices. This chapter also discusses the

difference between “threaded” and “unthreaded” tapes.

Chapter 2: Your First Session with the ADAT-XT20. This section provides a brief tour

of the XT20, shows you how to format a tape, record and playback, set locate points,

auto punch-in and out, bounce tracks, and points out other various features.

Chapter 3: Connections. Details rear panel connections (like inputs and outputs,

footswitches and the ADAT Optical Digital Interface), and proper hook-up procedures.

Chapter 4: Basic Operations. Covers the user interface of the XT20 and the way to use

its basic control features, how to read the display, and how to navigate through and

edit parameters.

Chapter 5: Multiple ADAT Operation. How to lock together multiple ADAT

Compatible™ devices, and how to record and transfer digital audio between them.

Chapter 6: Applications. Describes several real-world examples of how the XT20 may

be used.

Appendices. Features an explanation of digital audio recording concepts, trouble-

shooting, maintenance and service information, specifications, a Glossary and an Index.

CONVENTIONS

All front panel buttons, LEDs, display icons and rear panel connectors are referred to in

this manual just as their names appear on the XT20, using all capital letters and in

brackets (Examples: [PLAY] button, [AUTO INPUT] button, EDIT icon, etc.).

✪

When something important appears in the manual, an icon (like the one on the left)

will appear in the left margin. This symbol indicates that this information is vital

when operating the XT20.

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