Erase (Media Format) - Sound Devices 788T-SSD User Manual And Technical Information

788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information
Once the trash folder has been emptied, any fi les or folders it contained are permanently deleted
and cannot be recovered. After the trash folder has been emptied, a prompt to empty the false takes
folder is displayed.

Erase (Media Format)

For best operation periodic re-formatting of the 788T media is recommended. Formatting the internal
drive, Compact Flash, and external media rebuilds the FAT (fi le allocation table) and erases all audio
and data fi les present on the medium. Formatting media prevents fragmentation and reduces the
likelihood of directory corruption.
Be certain that all fi les on the drive have been backed up to another media before formatting. Once format-
ted, all data on the given media will be erased. Dynamic lists such as track names, scene names, folder
name entries, etc... will be saved.
To format the 788T media:
1. Ensure that all data on the drive has been copied or is no longer needed.
Press the HDD key to access the Take List.
2.
3. Press the soft DRV (HDD) key to access the Drive Directory.
4. Press the soft
5. Use the Multi-Function Rotary Switch to highlight the desired media to be formatted.
6. Press the soft Options (Fast Forward) key to access the Drive Directory Options Menu.
7. Select the ERASE option from the list.
4. To verify that a non-recoverable format of the storage device is desired, two keys must be pressed to
begin formatting. Press and hold down the PLAY key to enable the Check Mark.
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(MENU) key to access the Root Directory.
Press and hold
down the PLAY key