Kurzweil PC3K6, Musician'S Manual

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Storage Mode
Storage Mode Page
LOAD Load selected file(s) or object(s) from the current device into PC3K memory.
UTILS Check the free space, find files, and view directory organization and sizes.
USBDrv Select the virtual USB drive when the USB computer port is connected to a
computer.
EXPORT Export MIDI files created in Song mode or a list of Program info (controller
assignments.)
Format Format the USB device currently connected to the USB Storage port.
Using USB Devices
You can plug a USB mass storage device such as a “thumb drive” into the PC3K for backing up,
archiving, sharing your work, and updating your software. Any size USB mass storage device
will work, though thumb drives are recommended for their portability, durability, and low
price. There is a USB Storage port on the back panel of the PC3K, but it is easily accessible from
the front of the instrument (see below.)
Caution : A USB connector will only fit into the port if oriented properly, so don’t force it into the
port, as this may damage your PC3K or USB device. If you are having trouble inserting your
USB connector into the port, try flipping the connector over.
You can also transfer files directly to a computer that is equipped with a USB port by using the
USB Computer port on the back panel of the PC3K (see above.) Connect a USB cable from the
PC3K’s USB Computer port to a USB port on your computer. When you enter Storage mode and
select USB PC Connection , a virtual drive named PC3K will appear on your computer’s
desktop. Load files from your computer to your PC3K by putting files on the PC3K virtual
drive, then selecting USB PC Connection in Storage mode to load the files. Save files from the
PC3K to your computer by using this configuration with the Storage modes Store function .
Saved files will temporarily appear on the PC3K virtual drive on your computers desktop, and
you then must copy your saved files to another location on your computer. You must copy data
from the PC3K virtual drive to your computer’s drive or else the data will be lost.
Note : When transferring files to and from the PC3K via the USB Computer Port, the maximum
size of files that can be transferred is approximately 1.6MB. This is suitable for most objects.
For transferring audio sample files, use the USB Storage Port with a USB mass storage device
such as a “thumb drive.” When using the USB Storage Port to transfer files, the file size that can
be transferred is limited only by the size of the USB mass storage device, and the PC3K’s
available object and sample memory.
When you leave Storage Mode, there will be a prompt telling you that the PC3K is turning back
into a USB MIDI device. You must acknowledge this prompt. If you haven’t copied the file(s) to
your desktop (or other place on the computer) it won’t be on the virtual disk when you leave
storage mode.