Formatting A Disk - Akai DPS12 Operator's Manual

Chapter 11: Using a disk

Formatting a disk

You may format a current disk using one of the following two methods: format and erase.
Formatting is an operation that writes format information to the disk, enabling it to be used on the DPS12. To use
a new JAZ disk or an external hard disk, you first need to format it. Also, you may wish to re-format a formatted
disk that is causing a write/read error to occur. This operation takes a while to complete.
Erasing is an operation that deletes all data on a formatted disk. This operation takes a relatively short time.
CAUTION :
Follow the steps below to format a disk.
1. While the DISK SETUP screen is displayed, move the cursor to the SCSI ID number of the disk you
wish to format.
2. Press the
The FORMAT DISK window appears.
This window includes the following information.
1 This field indicates the selected SCSI ID number.
2 This select field allows you to select the type of format operation (
3. Move the cursor to field 2, then turn the [JOG] dial to select
4. Press the
The CAUTION!! window appears, asking you if you wish to continue the format/erase operation.
5. Press the
The format/erase operation will be executed. When the operation is complete, the DPS12 returns to the DISK
SETUP screen.
TIP :
NOTE :
appears. Refer to page 97 for more information on creating a Project.
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In either case, please note that all information on the disk will be deleted.
FORMAT
[F2] key.
DO IT
[F5] key.
DO IT
[F5] key to execute the format/erase operation.
CANCEL
Press the [F2] key to cancel the format operation.
When the format/erase operation is complete, the NEW PROJECT window automatically
A
B
FORMAT ERASE
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FORMAT ERASE
or .