Main Screen - Sound Devices 688 Quick Start Manual

11. Remove Media to Transfer Files
CF Memory
When recording is complete, ensure the CF and SD indicators (in
Card Slot
top right corner of Main screen) are no longer glowing amber before
removing the memory card(s). Once removed from the 688, the memory
cards may then be connected to a computer for transfer and backup of
recorded files.
To remove the CF card:
▶ Open the Media Door and pull out the card.
To remove the SD card:
SD Memory
Card Slot
1. Open the Media Door.
2. Push it in to release the card, and then pull it out.
12. Force Power Off (Optional)
In the unlikely event you need to manually force a complete shutdown of the
688, by-passing the PowerSafe and QuickBoot features, do the following:
To force power off to the 688:
1. Slide the Power button to the left.
2. Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds.
After the 688 is manually powered off, the Timecode LED no longer flashes.
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Main Screen

The Main screen displays important information at-a-glance. The Main screen can be accessed
quickly from any other screen by pressing the METERS button. Press and hold the METERS button,
and then slide the RTN / FAV switch (below the screen) to the left to toggle between display of time-
code frame rate and sample rate. This sample image shows default settings.
Active playback media
Current Take
Input limiting
activity
Armed track
SMPTE timecode
Sample rate information
Meter style can be changed to solid, and track names can optionally be shown in the meters.
Pressing the METERS button from the Main screen cycles through three Meter Views. Use the Main
menu option: System > Meter Views to define which one of various configurations is used by each
Meter View.
For complete information on the features of the 688 as well as procedures, tips and more, read the
688 User Guide, available in PDF format from the company's website:
http://www.sounddevices.com/download/guides/688ug_en.pdf
Media time remaining and audio file format
Power source and level
Meter View
Powered off input
Unarmed track
Monitor (Headphone)
RTN levels
Absolute recording time
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