17 Using memory cards
138 PM5D/PM5D-RH V2 / DSP5D Owner’s Manual Operating section
This chapter explains how to save/load PM5D/DSP5D internal data using a memory card.

Using memory cards with the PM5D

You can insert a commercially available memory card into
the memory card slot located on the front panel of the
PM5D, and use it to save or load various types of data.
You can use PCMCIA Type II PC flash ATA cards, or
CompactFlash media inserted in a PC card adaptor. (In
either case, media with a power supply voltage of 3.3V or
5V is supported.) Normally, these cards are sold in an
already-formatted state. This means that you won’t need to
format them before using them with the PM5D. If you do
need to format a card, use a computer or other external
device to format the card in FAT16 format.
Note
Operation is not guaranteed for any type of media other than
described above.

Saving files to a memory card

Here’s how to save individual items of data (or all data) from the PM5D/DSP5D onto a memory card. If the PM5D and
DSP5D are cascade-connected, the settings of each machine can be consecutively saved by a single operation.
1Insert the memory card into the memory card
slot located on the front panel of the PM5D.
You may insert or remove cards while the PM5D is
powered-on.
2In the DISPLAY ACCESS section, repeatedly
press the [UTILITY] key to access the SAVE
screen.
In the left side of the SAVE screen you can select the
save mode and the item(s) that will be saved. The file
list in the right side of the screen contains four col-
umns; FILE NAME, TYPE, DATE/SIZE, and
COMMENT. This list shows the files and directories
on the memory card. (To see the COMMENT col-
umn, scroll the list toward the right.)
3In the MODE area, click the BASIC button to
select BASIC as the save mode.
If BASIC mode is selected, you can choose the desired
item (or all items) and save them to a memory card.
Hint
The other save modes provided are ADVANCED mode which
lets you save scene memories or libraries under different
numbers, and CSV EXPORT mode which lets you save the
names of scene memories or libraries as a CSV format file.
For details, refer to the Reference section (
➥
p.212).
Note
If a DSP5D (machine #2 or #3) is selected, you can’t save
CSV format files. Please use DSP5D Editor.
4Use the buttons below the MODE area to
select the item you want to save.
The item whose button is turned on is selected for sav-
ing. (You can turn on only one button.) By clicking the
ALL DATA button you can select all items at once.
These buttons correspond to the following items.
17 Using memory cards
PHONES
KEYBOARD
MOUSE
MEMORY CARD
MEMORY CARD
SAVE
SAVE button
MODE area
File list
Button Content
ALL DATA All items, and the contents of the cur-
rent scene
SCENE MEMORY Contents of scene memory
LINKED LIBRARY
Libraries linked to the scene (available
only if the SCENE MEMORY button is
on)
HA Contents of the HA library
INPUT PATCH Contents of the input patch library
OUTPUT PATCH Contents of the output patch library
INPUT CH Contents of the input channel library
OUTPUT CH Contents of the output channel library
INPUT EQ Contents of the input EQ library