Using An Optional Jaz Drive; Inserting And Ejecting A Jaz Disk - Akai DPS12 Operator's Manual

Chapter 1: Outline of the DPS12
3 OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks
These jacks are used to transmit digital audio signals to and from a connected external digital device, such as a
DAT recorder. Depending on the settings, digital signals input from the OPTICAL IN jack are sent to the
tracks in the recorder section (physical tracks), or directly to the mixer section. The OPTICAL OUT jack
outputs the same signal as the digital signal output from the MASTER OUT jacks 1.
4 MIDI IN, OUT/THRU connectors
These connectors are used to transmit sync signals and control signals to and from a connected external MIDI
device, such as a MIDI sequencer.
5 SCSI connector
This connector is used to connect an external hard disk or MO drive.
6 FOOT SW. (foot switch) jack
This jack is used to connect a foot switch to control the Punch In/Out operation and playback/stop operation
with your foot.
7 POWER switch
This switch turns on/off the power to the DPS12.
8 Power connector
Connect the included power cable here.
Using a JAZ drive
If you have a JAZ drive installed on the DPS12, you can store audio data and other information on a JAZ disk
inserted in the drive's slot. A JAZ disk is a storage medium with a capacity of 1 GB, and can accommodate audio
data of up to three hours sixteen minutes (at a sampling rate of 44.1kHz in monaural).

Inserting and ejecting a JAZ disk

Follow the procedure below to insert and eject a JAZ disk.
Inserting a JAZ disk
1. Make sure that the power to the DPS12 is turned on.
CAUTION :
JAZ drive. Never force the disk.
2. Hold the JAZ disk with the label side facing up and the metal shutter side directed toward the slot,
then insert the disk into the drive.
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Be sure to turn on the power to the DPS12 before you insert a JAZ disk into the optional
Disk slot
Eject button
Access indicator
Eject hole