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adat S-VHS format

The adat format includes the original Blackface Adat, adat XT, XT-20, LX-20, M-20 and Studer V-8
 

Basic Mechanical Maintenance Head Cleaning Error Messages Error Rate Blackface Version 4 Software Addendum Test Mode: To adjust electro-mechanical parameters: CAl brAC, ERROR-7, CAl P9 (cal PG) Troubleshooting the Mode Switch adatPinch Roller Spring Pressure Fast tips to get you out of a jam Cleaning Rubber Parts Addressing Fast Wind Problems Reel Tables: Good or Bad? Dry Weather Reset: Static Fix Slant Block Modification: Part One M-20 / V-8 Review & mechanical tweaks Buying a used adat

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