SAVING YOUR DATA

Gently push the disk all the way in until it can go no further, then push the latch downward until, at the end of its travel, it pops forward somewhat.

To hook up the cassette, patch the CASS/SYNC/SMPTE OUT jack to the cassette’s line level input. Patch the CASS/SYNC/SMPTE IN jack top the cassette’s earphone or speaker output. As you work with the cassette, note carefully what playback level gives the most consistent results.

5D FORMATTING DISKS (CASSETTE/DISK 0)

Before a new, disk can record (store) any data it first must be told how to record this data (called formatting the disk). Run the following formatting procedure on any new disk, or on “recycled” disks previously used with other systems (such as home computers) since these will not be formatted correctly for the SP-12.

Note: Formatting a disk that already contains data will “bulk erase” any data on the disk being formatted. Always check that disks are either blank, or contain nothing you want to save, before formatting. A disk need only be formatted once unless you want to use the “bulk erase” aspect of formatting.

We recommend using 5.25” double-sided, double-density 48 TPI floppy disks. Avoid bargain disks; stick to name brands such as Maxell and Dysan. Buying in quantity can save you lots of money, so get together with other SP-12 or Emulator II owners and do group disk purchases for substantial discounts.

1.Activate the Cassette/Disk module.

2.Key in 2 (for disk) then 0 (for format). Keying in any number other than 0 with a non-formatted disk will produce enough error messages and disk chattering to make you go back to cassettes.

3.Formatting takes enough time that you can stretch, pet a cat, or just space out and look at the scenery for a while. After formatting is complete, the display tells you that the operation is complete. Press ENTER.

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SP-12 specifications

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