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Media edit mode
Care of mass storage devices
Care of mass storage devices
The Pa800 can save most of the data contained in memory on
the internal hard disk (if fitted), or to external devices (like pen
drives) connected to one of the USB Host ports. Here are some
precautions when handling these devices.
Hard disk write protection
You can protect your hard disk from writing, by using the soft-
ware protection found in Media mode (see "Hard Disk Protect"
on page 246).
SSD-U write protection
You can protect the SSD-U memory from writing, by using the
software protection found in Media mode (see "SSD User Pro-
tect" on page 246).
Precautions
•
Do not remove a device or move the instrument while the
device is operating.
•
Make a backup copy of the data contained in a device, in
order not to lose data forever in case of damage. You can
backup your data to a personal computer, and from there
to a CD or DVD. The internal SSD-U and (optional) hard
disk can be backed up on a personal computer's hard disk,
by using the USB Device connection.
•
Do not leave a USB device connected to the USB ports
while carrying the instrument, or it may be damaged.
•
Keep the memory devices or the instrument away from
sources of magnetic fields, for example televisions, refriger-
ators, computers, monitors, speakers and transformers.
Magnetic fields can alter the contents of the devices.
•
Do not keep memory devices in very hot or wet places, do
not expose them to direct sunlight and do not store them
without use in dusty or dirty places.
•
Do not place heavy objects on top of the devices.
Possible problems
•
Magnetic fields, dirt, humidity and usage can damage data
in a device. You can try to recover the data with disk repair
utilities for personal computers. It is, however, advisable to
always make a backup copy of your data.
Merging PCM samples from various
sources
When you load a .SET folder, all PCM samples in memory are
deleted. So, there is no way to merge different samples by load-
ing complete .SET folders.
To merge samples from several sources, you must load single
Sounds or Drum Kits based on external PCM samples.
Delete all samples and multisamples
1.
If you want to delete all samples and multisamples already
in memory, press the SOUND button to access the Sound
mode, then press the RECORD button to access the Sam-
pling mode.
2.
While in Sampling mode, choose the "Delete Sample" com-
mand from the page menu. Check the "All Samples, Multi-
Sample, DrumSamples" option, and press OK to delete all
samples and multisamples.
Warning: Before deleting, be sure to have a copy of any
important data you don't want to lose.
3.
Choose the "Exit from Record" command from the page
menu, to exit from the Sampling mode.
Create a new .SET of samples
1.
Press the MEDIA button to access the Media mode. Go to
the Load page.
2.
Open a first .SET folder containing some of the PCM sam-
ples to merge. Open the SOUND folder, then one of the
USER banks, and choose the first of the Sounds or Drum
Kits based on samples you would like to load. Press Load,
and choose a target User location in memory.
The Sound or Drum Kit is loaded, together with the PCM
samples it is based on.
3.
Do the same with any subsequent Sound or Drum Kit
whose samples you would like to load.
4.
When finished loading, save a new .SET folder, being sure
the PCM option is checked in the Save All dialog (see "Sav-
ing the full memory content" on page 240, or "Saving all
data of a specified type" on page 240).
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