Akai DPS12 Operator's Manual page 35

3. Use the [CURSOR] key to move the cursor to the select field for SCSI ID 4, and press the
[F2] key.
The following window appears.
4. Rotate the [JOG] dial to select FORMAT for the select field that currently indicates Format opera-
tion .
When you perform the format operation, all existing data on the disk will be erased. If an
CAUTION :
external SCSI device, such as a hard disk or an MO drive is connected to the SCSI connector of the
DPS12, make sure that the SCSI ID field in this screen is set to "4" (internal JAZ drive) so that you will
not erase important data from other disks.
DO IT
5. Press the [F5] key.
The CAUTION!! window appears, asking whether you are sure you want to format the disk.
DO IT
6. Press the [F5] key again.
The following window appears during the format operation.
TIPS :
• To cancel the format operation and go back to the DISK SETUP screen in Step5, 6, press the
[F2] key instead of the
• If you use an external SCSI device, such as a hard disk or an MO drive, you need to format it. Select the
SCSI ID for the corresponding external SCSI device in Step 2, then continue with the procedure.
DO IT
[F5] key.
Chapter 2: Recording on the DPS12
FORMAT
CANCEL
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