SONOSAX STELLADAT II - Manual (Page 5)

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cassette a few seconds only. Keep in mind that the tape scanner rotates at 2000
turns/minute.
• Avoid recording programs in different formats on the same tape (e.g 2 tracks 48 kHz
followed by 4 tracks 48 kHz). Although nothing forbids it in isolation, the transition from one
format to another requires a full switching of Stelladat II, needing a certain amount of time
and is likely to cause localization problems on the tape.
• A DAT cassette lifespan is not unlimited. Playback or recording on a worn cassette can
cause errors not only in the PCM parts (audio) but also in the subcode parts which can
lead to tape-locating problems.
• Whenever possible, avoid activating the RS422 port when it is unused.
When you use a battery, make sure that the recorder is correctly set (Power Menu > Battery
select). This precaution allows to select the correct battery manager program controlling the
switching off of Stelladat II whenever the battery is exhausted.
Always turn Stelladat II off when replacing a battery. Preferably take the battery out when you
use the external power supply.
It is normal that the power-on needs few seconds, necessary for the initialisation of the different
functions. Three microprocessors (four with the Time Code Option), two high quality AD/DA
convertors and highly sophisticated power circuits will have to communicate while you are
recording.
If you're working with Time Code, check in the Time Code Menu that the desired frame rate is
selected.
At this point, you are ready for your first recording. If anything is not working the way you
figured - don't shout: start to read this manual.
This user's manual will be updated with each new software release, allowing you to exploit to the
utmost the possibilities of your Stelladat II.