Formatting the new hard disk

Carefully follow the instructions below to newly format the hard disk properly.

1. Turn ON theVF160EX after plugging the power cable in the electric outlet.

The VF160EX will startup. “Unformat!” will appear on the

LCD. The menu will automatically go to the SETUP mode.

The display showing the “Disk Format” menu appears.

2. Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The menu to select the format type appears. “****” represents the name of the drive.

flashing

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Either the “Standard” or “Quick” format type can be selected. However, make sure that the “Standard” format type is selected when formatting a newly installed hard disk.

3. Press the [ENTER/YES] key where the “Standard” is flashed.

The format type selected is set and “Sure?” flashes.

4. Press the [ENTER/YES] key while the [RECORD] key is depressed.

The formatting process is started. The formatting process will take some time.

When the formatting is successfully completed, “Completed!” will light up on the display.

5. Press the [EXIT/NO] key (or [STOP] key) to escape from the SETUP mode.

The Normal Display appears indicating the beginning of the program (P01) that is automatically created after formatting the hard disk.

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Fostex VF160EX operation manual Formatting the new hard disk, Press the ENTER/YES key