3–Preparations for Use

Turning on the power

Press the POWER switch on the front panel to turn the power ON. After the unit starts-up, the display shows the Home Screen.

To turn the power OFF, press the POWER switch again.

This unit uses CF cards (type I and type II) for recording and playback.

Inserting the CF card

1 Open the CF card slot door on the front panel.

2Insert the CF card.

3Close the door.

4Use the included security screws to fasten the door shut as necessary.

NOTE

You can set the unit to either display a warning message or to automatically unmount the CF card when the CF card slot door is opened. (See “System settings” in the Owner’s

Manual.)

Removing the CF card

The CF card can be removed when the unit’s power is OFF or when it is not recording or playing a file.

CAUTION

Some data will be lost if the card is removed during record- ing. If it is necessary to remove the card during recording, press the STOP key and then remove it.

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