Alcorn Mcbride AM-4, Hardware And Software Reference Manual

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File Types and Storage 43
Check www.alcorn.com
for firmware updates to
allow your AM-4 to use
Compact Flash sizes
greater than 2 Gigabyte.
The AM-4 Digital Audio Machine can use most any ATA compatible Compact Flash
media. There are some manufactures of ATA Compact Flash that Alcorn McBride
has identified to be more compatible than others. For a complete list of preferred
manufacturers, please visit the Knowledge Base on the Alcorn McBride website at
http://www.alcorn.com/kb/index.html.
Formatting the Compact Flash
Note: Formatting the
Compact Flash will
result in a loss of all
data. Be careful to
backup any data
beforehand!
Important : Make sure
that the Write Protect
DIP switch (#3) is OFF
before trying to format
the Compact Flash card.
If your Compact Flash card is 2G or smaller in size, you should always format it in
the AM-4 before using it.
Compact Flash larger than 2G should only be
formatted in a PC.
The card included with your AM-4 has already been formatted
and contains a sample audio file so it is not necessary to reformat it unless you’re
filling it with new sounds.
The easiest way to do this is to hold down the test button while inserting the Compact
Flash card into the unit. Keep holding the test button in until the LED turns green,
blinks, and then flashes red indicating that the format is complete. The process only
takes a couple of seconds.
There is also a serial command that can be used to format the card. When using the
serial command the LED will turn green and then go out indicating that the format is
complete.
Please refer to the Advanced Serial Protocol section for specific details.