Save/Load of Song data

Saving data using a CD-RW drive (Backup)

The following procedure describes how to save FDMS-3 song data.

We assume that the optional CD-RW drive (Model CD-1A) is already installed to the VF80 and a virgin CD-RW or CD-R disc is set.

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Do not carry out any VF80 key operation until the ac- cess process to the CD-RW/CD-R disc is completed.

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After turning on the VF80, insert a disc to the CD-RW drive.

Press the [SETUP] key of the VF80 to enter the setup mode.

The display shows the screen for selecting the setup menu.

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While “BkUp” flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting a backup mode (between FDMS-3 and WAV), where “WAV” is flashing.

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Use the [JOG] dial to select (highlight) “Save PGM” and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting a save de- vice, where “IDE” is flashing.

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Use the [CURSOR <] key to select (highlight) “FDMS3” and press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen for selecting a program to be saved (the program number of the selected pro- gram flashes).

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By rotating the [JOG] dial, you can select a desired program number/title from among available programs in the VF80 current drive. The recorded space of the selected program is also shown.

If you select a program which requires more than one disc for saving, the display shows the required num- ber of discs (see the screen example below).

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While “IDE” is flashing, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

After briefly showing the model name of the connected CD-RW drive, the display shows the screen for select- ing a save mode, where “BkUp” (backup) is flashing.

To save (backup) song data, select “BkUp” .

To make an audio CD, select “CD-DA”or “Setup” .

This procedure describes how to save song data, so we select “BkUp” here.

See “making an audio CD” described later for details about how to make an audio CD.

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7After selecting a program, press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The display shows the screen as below.

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