Initializing The Memory; Changing The External Memory Setting (External Memory Mode) - Roland DP-990F Owner's Manual

Connecting to Other Devices

Initializing the Memory

Here's how you can completely erase all songs that were
saved in internal memory, USB memory (sold separately), or
a floppy disk (sold separately).
Once an initialization is performed, all songs that have
been saved in memory will be erased. The erased data
cannot be recovered, so we recommend that you check
the contents of memory before you proceed.
If you're using new USB memory (sold separately) or
floppy disk with the DP990F for the first time, you'll
need to initialize (format) the USB memory or floppy
disk before using it. The DP990F can't use USB memory
or floppy disk that has not been initialized.
If you want to initialize USB memory or a floppy disk, make
the following preparations before you proceed.
• Connect your USB memory to the external memory
connector.
• Connect your floppy disk drive to the external memory
connector, and insert a disk in the drive.
1. Enter Function mode, choose "FMt."
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2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the memory that
you want to initialize.
Setting
Internal Memory
External Memory
3. Press the [ ] button.
A confirmation message will appear.
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If you press the [
screen without initializing.
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Description
Internal memory
USB memory, Floppy disk
] button, you'll return to the previous
4. Press the [ ] button.
Initialization will begin.
The entire contents of the selected memory will be erased.
Once the memory has been initialized, the following screen
will appear.
Caution when Initializing the Memory
• Never turn off the power while "FM t" is shown in the
display.
• If the screen indicates "E," please refer to "Error
Messages" (p. 74).
• Initializing the DP990F's internal memory will not
initialize settings other than the contents of internal
memory. If you want to return settings other than the
contents of internal memory to their factory-set
condition, execute the Factory Reset operation (p. 58).
• Don't disconnect the USB memory until USB memory
initialization has been completed.
• While a floppy disk is being initialized, do not eject the
disk from the floppy disk drive or disconnect the cable
of the disk drive.
Changing the External Memory Setting
(External Memory Mode)
In some cases, when USB memory is connected to the
external memory connector, it may take longer for data to be
loaded, or data may fail to be loaded successfully. If this
occurs, you may be able to solve the problem by changing
the external memory setting
1. Enter Function mode, choose "UMd."
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2. Press the [-] or [+] button to edit the setting.
Setting Description
Mode1
Mode2
3. If you change this setting, turn on the power once
again.
This setting is remembered even when the power is
turned off.