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ENGLISH
| SETTING UP |
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Operation |
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Capacity of Files and Card | |||
1 | Make sure the power is off. | ||
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2 | Insert the PC Card to be formatted. | Due to limitations in the | |
3 | Slide the POWER switch to the right while | ||
structure system, the maximum size of all the recorded | |||
| holding down the ERASE (FORMAT) button. | tracks on a card is 1,200MB (MegaBytes) or 1.2GB | |
4 | The format message below will be displayed. | (GigaBytes). | |
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The maximum card size that can be read by the PMD690 is 2,150MB (MegaBytes) or 2.15GB (GigaBytes). Cards larger than 2.15GB may not work correctly in the PMD690.
5After formatting the card and generating the EDL file, the "done" message below is displayed for 3 seconds.
6The unit then enters the stop mode
Notes
•Even if a PC Card was formatted in a Windows compatible PC, formatting by the PMD690 is neccessary.
•After recording and erasing a card many times, it is recommended to format the card so that new recording can be stored in the optimum way.
•Do not eject the PC Card or turn this unit’s power off while formatting is in progress.
7When a card is in the PMD690 that has been correctly formatted or had all the tracks erased, the blank card message below will be displayed in the stop mode.
The blank card message indicates that the card contains no audio tracks and is ready to be recorded onto.
Note
•The DISPLAY button can be used to check the amount of recording time available on the card based on the selected REC MODE.
Care of PC Cards
Please refer to the documentation included with your PC card for proper care.
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