Backup Memory; Please Read This - Alesis HR-16 Instruction Manual

Dear Alesis Custon€r:
You have. iust purchased a_ powedul rnusic.producliodcomprehensive
eledronic percussion system.
ll9":9 l?k".?.Aoment to glancellrough this manual to gaiir a better undeFtanding of the ope;ation ot the
HR-16, the MMT-8, and the HR-16:8.
The operating systems of the Atesls HR-16 and the HR.16|B are tdentlcat wlth a few
exceptlons. All Instrucilons and descrlpilons ot HR-16 funcilons h thls manual wllt
apply to the operatlon of the HR-16:g except for those exceptlons whlch ars noted
throughout the manual. wh€n uslng the HR-16 and the xn.ie:a together as one untt,
please refer to the lnstructlon manual Ingen, "uslng the HR-16 wltti the HR.16r8.., or
lo the Insert lnstructlon card located Inslde the lllp-up Instructlon ]ld. Both of these
Inslructlons are Included wlth yout HR-16:8.
PLEASE READ THIS
Concerning the backup memory of the HR-16 and MMT-8.
The backup memories in the HR-16 and the MMT-B are non-volatile. They
are protected by a lithium cell battery with an expected life of 10 years.
This means you can turn power off on both machines and your work
will be retained in memory.
However, please be aware that any computer based device with memory
backup can be subject to losing its memory at any time for the following
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reasons:
1) [ power is interrupted,
even briefly, during RECORD, ERASE, or LENGTH
CHANGE, you may lose all memory or some minute portion of memory.
This is possible because the MMT-8 and HR-l6's internal computers are
moving information around in memory during these operations. A power
surge, or power interruption could cause an unfortunate memory loss
during these vulnerable operations.
2) Static electricity can also cause a full or partial memory loss.
Therefore, it is recommended that you frequently backup any
rlmportant work you are involved in. lt ls a simple operatlon.
Please make it a habitual part of your use of the HR-16 and MMT-8,
so that your enjoyment and musical progress won't
be interrupted, See the sections on TAPE in this tnstruction
M a n u a l ,