FORMAT (CF card)
Formatting a CF card erases all audio files on the card and prepares it for use in the PMD570.
The CF card formats used by the PMD570 are Win- dows compatible. You can copy audio files using a Windows compatible computer* that can read a CF card or be connected via the I/O port.
*Or a Macintosh computer that can recognize Win- dows compatible removable drives.
Notes:
CF cards with less than 2 GB capacity are automatically formatted FAT16 (FAT = File Allocation Table).
CF cards with 2 - 8 GB capacity are automatically format- ted FAT32.
The maximum CF card that can be formatted in the PMD570 is 8 GB. If larger cards are used please format in your computer.
To FORMAT a CF card:
1.Select the FORMAT Edit Menu choice:
While in stop, push and hold the SHIFT button while you push and release the MENU/STORE button. Renumber will appear (flashing) in the display.
2.While Renumber is flashing (for about 3 seconds) turn the Jog Wheel until FORMAT is flashing.
3.Push and release the Jog Wheel while FORMAT is flashing (for about 5 seconds). The display switches to FORMAT OK? flashing.
FORMAT OK? flashing in the display.
The display asks you to confirm that you want to format the CF card. Formatting the CF card will erase all recordings on the card.
4.While FORMAT OK? is flashing press and release the Jog Wheel to confirm. (Or press and release the STOP button 
to cancel.)
EXECUTING will be displayed and progress to 100%.
Done will be displayed momentarily.
The PMD570 returns to stop mode.
BlankCard will be displayed.
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