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Care of mass storage devices
Care of mass storage devices
The Pa900 can save most of the data contained in memory to the
internal memory, or to external devices (like hard drives or USB
memory sticks) connected to the USB Host port. Here are some
precautions when handling these devices.
Internal memory write protection
You can protect your internal memory from writing, by using
the software protection found in Global mode (see “Media Pro-
tect” on page 254).
Precautions
• Do not remove a device or move the instrument while the
device is operating.
• In order to avoid losing data in case of damage, make a
backup copy of the data contained in a device. You can
backup your data to a personal computer, and from there to
a backup unit. You can transfer data from the internal
memory of Pa900 (DISK unit) to a personal computer by
using the USB Device connection.
• Do not leave an USB device connected to the USB ports
while carrying the instrument, or it may be damaged.
• Keep the memory devices or the instrument away from
sources of magnetic fields, for example televisions, refriger-
ators, computers, monitors, speakers, cellular phones and
transformers. Magnetic fields can alter the contents of the
devices.
• Do not keep memory devices in very hot or wet places, do
not expose them to direct sunlight and do not store them
without use in dusty or dirty places.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the devices.
• Regular care is recommended with your devices. Defrag-
menting and repairing internal devices can be made with
any computer utility while the Pa900 is connected via USB.
Possible problems
• Magnetic fields, dirt, humidity and usage can damage data
in a device. You can try to recover the data with disk repair
utilities for personal computers. It is, however, advisable to
always make a backup copy of your data.
Merging Samples from various sources
When you load a .SET folder, all User PCM Samples in memory
are deleted. So, there is no way to merge different samples by
loading complete .SET folders.
To merge samples from several sources, you must load single
Sounds or Drum Kits based on User PCM Samples.
Delete all samples and multisamples
1. If you want to delete all Samples and Multisamples already
in memory, press the SOUND button to access the Sound
mode, then press the RECORD button to access the Sam-
pling mode.
2. While in Sampling mode, choose the “Delete” command
from the page menu. Choose the “All Samples, MultiSam-
ple, DrumSamples” option, and touch OK to delete all
Samples and Multisamples.
War ning : Before deleting, be sure to have a copy of any
important data you don’t want to lose.
3. To exit from the Sampling mode, choose the “Exit from
Record” command from the page menu.
Create a new .SET of samples
1. Press the MEDIA button to access the Media mode. Go to
the Load page.
2. Open a first .SET folder containing some of the PCM Sam-
ples to merge. Open the SOUND folder, then one of the
USER banks, and choose the first of the Sounds or Drum
Kits based on samples you would like to load. Touch Load,
and choose a target User location in memory.
The Sound or Drum Kit is loaded, together with the PCM
Samples it is based on.
3. Do the same with any subsequent Sound or Drum Kit
whose Samples you would like to load.
4. When finished loading, save a new .SET folder, being sure
the PCM option is checked in the Save All dialog (see “Sav-
ing the full memory content” on page 285, or “Saving all
data of a specified type” on page 286).
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