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Akai MPC2000XL User Manual

Akai MPC2000XL
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Chapter 10: Disk Operation
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Formatting a Disk
In order to load or save a file to a floppy disk or an external SCSI drive, it is necessary to format the
disk in order to use it with the MPC2000XL.
CAUTION: Once the disk is formatted, all the data on the disk will be erased.
Formatting a Floppy Disk
1
Insert a floppy disk into the disk drive of the MPC2000XL, hold SHIFT and press LOAD (3
on the numeric keypad). Press FORMAT [F3] to display the format screen.
2
By selecting Floppy in the Device: field, the following screen will appear.
SAVELOAD FORMAT DO IT
Device:Floppy Type:2HD
THIS WILL ERASE THE WHOLE DISK!!THIS WILL ERASE THE WHOLE DISK!!
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3
Select the type of disk in the Type: field. The MPC2000XL can use both 2DD and 2HD
floppy disks, but cannot differentiate between the two if the disk is not formatted. Make
sure the correct type is selected in the Type: field.
4
By pressing DO IT [F5], the following window appears.
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CLOSE DO IT
THIS WILL ERASETHIS WILL ERASE
THE ENTIRE DISK!!THE ENTIRE DISK!!
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Format diskFormat disk
5
Pressing DO IT [F5] to format the disk.
When the disk is formatted, the following screen appears.
If you do not want to format any more disks, press MAIN SCREEN to return to the main screen.
SAVELOAD FORMAT DO IT
Device:Floppy Type:2HD
THIS WILL ERASE THE WHOLE DISK!!THIS WILL ERASE THE WHOLE DISK!!
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Akai MPC2000XL Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony32 voices
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
Sampling Resolution16-bit
Memory2MB standard, expandable to 32MB
SequencerYes
Power SupplyInternal
TypeSampler
Pads16 velocity-sensitive pads
Sequencer Resolution96 PPQN
MIDI2 MIDI In
OutputsStereo Out
Display240 x 64 backlit LCD
Storage3.5" floppy disk drive
EffectsOptional effects board
FiltersDigital filters
Inputs2 x 1/4''
Weight6.5 kg

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