TEAC DM-4800 DM-4800 Owner's Manual - Page 32
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2 - Basic operational concepts : CF cards CF cards Make sure that you have a CF card with sufficient space on it to hold the project (one with at least 32MB, such as the one supplied with the DM-4800, is recommended). NOTE The DM-4800 does not retain unsaved project data when the power is turned off. Always save project data before turning off the DM-4800. See "Shutting down the DM-4800" on page 33. The capacity of the card determines the number of projects that can be stored on it (there is a maximum of 128 projects that can be stored on one card). The size of a project depends on the number of library entries, and the amount and complexity of the automation data which forms part of the project. Insert the card into the CF slot, pin socket edge first, and the maker's label towards the display (there is Formatting a new card New cards must be prepared before use (the one supplied with the DM-4800 is already formatted). Once formatted by the DM-4800, the card is formatted in FAT-32 format, allowing it to be backed up easily to a personal computer fitted with a CF card reader. 1 Enter the UTILITY screen, and jump to the SYSTEM page (you can continue pressing the UTILITY key until this page appears): Figure 2.26: Formatting a CF card 2 Move to the CF CARD FORMAT section, and use the ENTER key to press the on-screen FORMAT button. 3 A popup appears asking if you are sure you want to format the card. Press ENTER to con- often an arrow printed on the card which should match the arrow printed on the DM-4800's top panel). To eject a card, remove the TASCAM card cover, and press the square eject button just below the card slot. CAUTION To avoid possible data loss or corruption, we strongly recommend that you only remove cards while the DM4800 is turned off. No physical damage will be caused to either the unit or the card if you insert or remove cards with the power turned on, though. Note that the TASCAM card slot cover may prevent you from seeing whether a card is actually properly inserted or not. Always make sure the card is properly inserted after the mixer has been transported, or the eject button has accidentally been touched. We recommend keeping the card cover in place at all times, to avoid dust etc. contaminating the card slot contacts. tinue (at any point before formatting starts, you can press a cursor key to exit). 4 One more popup appears, reminding you that the data on the card will be erased. Press ENTER to continue with the format operation. As the card is being formatted, a popup appears. NOTE As this popup reminds you, the power to the DM-4800 should not be turned off while the formatting operation is taking place, otherwise the card will probably be unreadable. • When the card has been formatted, a Completed popup appears briefly. The card can then be used. • A failure in the formatting produces a message inviting a retry. If a card cannot be reformatted after a number of attempts, it is probably faulty, and you are advised not to use this card with the DM-4800. • You can jump from this screen directly to the project management (see "About projects and libraries" on page 34) or the library management screens (see "Library management" on page 38). • The DM-4800 system date and time can be set here (see "Setting the date and time" on page 35). 32 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual