4 − Preparations

Inserting a CompactFlash card

In order to record or play back on the SS-R1, a CompactFlash card must be inserted in the front panel CompactFlash card slot.

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You can insert a card whether the power is on or off.1 Open the door of the CompactFlash card slot.2Insert a CompactFlash card in the correct orien- tation.

Insert the card with its label facing up and its contacts facing in.

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3 Close the door.

NOTE

If the slot door will not close, remove the card, press the square button located at the right of the slot, and then insert the card once again.

If you insert a card while the power is on, the display will indicate MEDIUM READING.

If you insert a card while the power is off, and then turn the power on, the startup screen will appear and then the display will indicate MEDIUM READING.

About the door lock

You can use the included Security Screw to lock the

CompactFlash card slot door.

Use a screwdriver to install or remove the Security Screw.

Removing the card

Before you remove the card, turn the power off or stop the SS-R1’s operation. Never remove the card while recording is in progress (while the CF indicator is blinking).

1If the door is locked, use a screwdriver to remove the door lock screw.2 Open the CompactFlash card slot door.

3 Press the square button located at the right of the card slot; the button will protrude.

4 Push the protruding square button, and the card will be partially ejected.5 Grasp the card and pull it out.

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