Startup in Detail
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USB Storage Port
You can plug a USB mass storage device such as a “thumb drive” into the PC3A for backing up,
archiving, sharing your work, and updating your software. Any size USB mass storage device
will work.
USB Computer Port
The USB Computer port on the rear panel works for MIDI (transmit and receive) or to connect
your PC3A to a computer for le transfer. By default, the USB port is set to MIDI mode. When
selecting USB PC connection in Storage mode, USB MIDI will temporarily be disabled.
We recommend that you use the USB cable provided with your PC3A and do not use extension
USB cables. The PC3A’s USB Computer port is only intended for connection to a USB Type A
port.
In USB Storage mode, a “PC3A” virtual drive will appear on your computer desktop. One
important thing to know here is that this is a virtual drive. You can save to this drive from the
PC3A, but you must immediately transfer that le to your desktop (or other folder). You must
copy data from the PC3A virtual drive to your computer’s drive or else the data will be lost.
When you leave Storage Mode, a prompt will tell you that the PC3A is turning back into a USB
MIDI device. Depending on your computer’s operating system, you may sometimes see a device
removal warning on your desktop (for example, when the PC3A leaves the Boot Loader). You
may disregard such a message without worries of damage to your PC3A or computer.
Setting the Clock
The rst time you start up your PC3A is probably a good time to set the instrument’s clock to
your current local time. Select Master mode from the front panel (described below) and click the
softbutton for CLOCK. The clock will time-stamp your les that have been stored via USB.
Battery
The PC3A uses a CR2032 battery to power its clock. The battery should last ve years, and a
message will tell you when the battery needs replacing. The access panel on the bottom of the
PC3A (which you can easily remove with a screwdriver) allows you to get at the battery for
removal and replacement.
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CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type (CR2032).
NOTE: Do not remove a USB device while the display says Loading... or Saving.... Removing a USB
deviceduringaletransfercancausedatacorruption.
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