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Chapter 11: Using a Disk (Disk Mode)
Selecting the current disk
When you turn on the power to the DPS16, the internal hard disk is automatically selected as the current disk.
However, you can select another external hard disk connected to the SCSI connector as the current disk.
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NOTE :
Some types of hard disk cannot be used for recording or playing with the DPS16. Consult the AKAI
professional Service Center for information on compatible external hard disks.
Follow the steps below to select a different disk as the current disk.
1. On the Disk List screen, move the cursor to the device you wish to specify as the current disk.
Select a device that has an indication of “
RECORDABLE DISK
” in the
Status
field.
ex.: A device with the SCSI ID number of 4 is selected.
2. Press the [F6] (
SELECT
) key.
The following window appears.
3. Press the [F5] (
DO IT
) key.
The current disk is changed (SCSI ID=4) and the DPS16 loads the Project used most recently on the selected
disk, then returns to the Disk List screen.
Formatting a disk
You may format a current disk using one of the following two methods.
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FORMAT
Formatting is an operation that writes format information to the disk, enabling it to be used on the DPS16 for
recording and playing. To use a new disk, you first need to format it. This operation takes some time to complete.
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ERASE
Erasing is an operation that deletes all data on a formatted disk. This operation takes a relatively short time.
CAUTION :
In either case, please note that all information on the disk will be deleted. Proceed carefully so
that important data is not lost.
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TIP :
You may be able to correct a hard disk that frequently has writing/reading errors by formatting the
disk.
