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Disk Operations

COPY FILE/FD

This function can be used to copy songs, commercially available style files, or wave files (WAV or AIFF format) to
a different number/name on the same floppy disk, or from one floppy disk to another. If the optional hard disk is
present files can be copied to a different hard disk directory. It is also possible to make complete copies of floppy
disks. A perfect way to make backup copies of important files and disks.
• Custom style files created on the PSR-8000 cannot be copied using the style file copy function.
■Copying Files...................................................................................................................................................................................
Use the COPY LCD button to select the type of file to be
copied. Song, style, wave, and disk copy are selected in se-
quence each time the COPY LCD button is pressed (disk copy
is described “Copying Floppy Disks”, below).
If a hard disk is present the DIRECTORY dials can be used
to select the directory containing the file to be copied. Use the
SONG LIST, STYLE LIST, or WAVE LIST LCD dials to select
the source file.
The size of the file appears to the right of the file name in
kilobytes (approximate). If a song file is selected the LISTEN
LCD button can be used to listen to the currently selected source
song file — press LISTEN again to stop playback when done.
When the source file has been selected press the DESTINA-
TION LCD button and use the DESTINATION LCD dials to
select the destination disk. Select “another FD” to copy to a
different floppy disk, or “FLOPPY DISK” to copy to the same
floppy disk, or “HardDisk” to copy to the internal hard disk, if
installed. The FREE AREA value in the upper right corner of the
display shows the amount of free space remaining on the
selected floppy disk or hard disk.
Press the EXECUTE LCD button to begin the copy operation.
At this point you will have a chance to change the file name
before it is copied. File names can entered as described on page
21.If you’re copying to a different floppy disk the PSR-8000
will prompt you to insert the copy destination disk. Follow the
on-screen directions. You can return to the source selection
display at any time by pressing the SOURCE LCD button.
• When the “HardDisk” is selected as the source disk, the “another FD”
destination option will not appear on the display.
• Some types of pre-recorded music software disks are copy protected.
In such a case the “another FD” and “FLOPPY DISK” destination
options will not be available.