Yamaha DX9 Operating Manual page 18

STORE/SAVE/LOAD
STORE/SAVE/LOAD
The DX9 used the following functions to move voice data
from one location to another:
1. STORE
Stores a voice being edited in the "edit buffer" into one
of the preset memory locations.
2. SAVE
Saves all 20 voices from the internal memory onto an
external cassette tape.
3. LOAD
Loads a entire block of 20 voi ces or a single voice from
external cassette tape into the internal memory.
• SAVE/LOAD Cautions
Note the following points when loading voices from the
supplied voice tape or when saving or verifying newly
created voices onto a tape:
1) The supplied voice data cassette tape (master tape) con-
tains the same data on both sides A and B .. However, the
method in which the recordings were made differs be-
tween sides A and B to provide compatibility with all
types of cassette tape recorders. If an error occurs during
a LOAD operation, and if adjusting the level (volume)
fails to correct the error, reverse the cassette tape and
LOAD the data from side B. This should correct the
problem .
2) During a SAVE or LOAD operation, don't pick the tape
recorder up and move it, and don't subject it to a shock
of any kind. Be careful not to touch the connections
either, since doing so may cause an error.
3) Always use the same cassette recorder when handling
DX9 data. Using a different tape recorder may make
LOAD operations difficult to execute.
4) It's a good idea to make a backup copy of the master
voice data cassette tape, and always use your backup
copies for day to day operations. That way, if your
tape is damaged in any way, you can always make
another new backup copy from the master. Refer to
the section on loading data. When making a backup
copy, LOAD the data from the master tape into the
DX9 memory, group by group. Then, put a fresh tape
in the cassette recorder and read the data back onto
the new tape with the SAVE command.
5) Before you SAVE voice data onto a cassette tape, index
the tape by making a microphone recording of the
information you need prior to the start of voice data
recording on the tape.
6) It's not possible to copy voice data from one tape to
another by dubbing the tape between cassette recorders.
Always LOAD the data into the DX9 memory first,
then SAVE it on a fresh cassette tape.
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1. MEMOHY PROTECT
When voices are loaded from external cassette tape or
edited voices are stored in memory, the previous voice is
erased. Turning the MEMORY PROTECT function ON
makes it impossible to accidentally erase voice data. MEM-
ORY PROTECT must be turned OFF in order to carry
out any LOAD or STORE operation. MEMORY PROTECT
is automatically turned ON whenever the instrument's
power switch is turned ON. Always be sure to turn the
MEMORY PROTECT function back ON after loading or
storing voices.
FUNCTION
Set to Function
mode, and press the
~~key
2. STORE
MEMOF
PROTEC.
Voices that have been edited or entirely new voices are
not automatically programmed into one of the internal
memory locations. Voices are edited and created in a
buffer, and must be STORED in one of the memory
locations for use.
1) Turn MEMORY PROTECT OFF.
2) Press MEMORY SELECT, then hold the !STORE! key
and press the preset key to which you want to program
the new voice.
FUNCTION
NO
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PROTEC,
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MEMORY
SELECT
and set the Memory Protect
to "OFF".
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press the key for the voice
number to be stored.
When a voice is STORED in th is manner, the voice data
that was previously in that memory location is erased, so
be sure that you either have a copy of the voice on tape
or don't need the voice before erasing it with a STORE
operation. Be sure to turn M EMORY PROTECT back on
after the STORE OPERATIO N.