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Chapter 8: MENU mode/DISK UTILITY menu

Deleting an unnecessary audio file [Delete file]

The “Delete file” menu item deletes an unnecessary audio file.

You can delete only the currently loaded audio file, therefore, you must load the desired audio file before deleting it.

<Note>: A deleted file is not completely deleted from the disk. It still exists as a "hidden file". You can restore a hidden file by the "Restore Del File" menu item described later.

1)While the unit is stopped, press the [SHIFT] key to light the [SHIFT] indicator, followed by the [ENTER/YES] key.

The unit enters the MENU mode and the MENU list screen is shown.

2)Use the [MENU] dial to select the “DISK UTILITY” menu and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display now shows the DISK UTILITY menu screen.

3)Use the [MENU] dial to select the "Delete file" menu item and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display goes down to the "DELETE FILE" screen, on which the current file number and file name are shown, while "Sure?" flashes.

Flashing

<Note>: To cancel deleting a file, press the [EXIT] key while "Sure?" is flashing. You cannot cancel the operation after starting deleting.

4)Press the [ENTER/YES] key again.

The unit starts deleting the current audio file.

While executing deleting, "Please wait!" is flashing on the display.

When the delete operation is completed, "Completed!" appears on the display and the unit automatically exits the MENU mode.

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