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How to use CF cards and projects
The DM-3200 stores library settings, automation data, etc. to-
gether in projects, which are stored on a CF card, allowing
the mix data for recording sessions to be transported easily
between different locations.
Use any CF card (Type I or Type
II). A card of at least 32MB capac-
ity, such as the one supplied with the
DM-3200, is recommended.
The CF card must be formatted be-
fore use with the DM-3200 (note
that the supplied card is already
formatted):
Press the LIBRARY key, and then
press the POD 1 key, and turn the
POD 1 encoder below the display so
that the UTILITY option in the pop-up
menu is highlighted.
Press ENTER for the UTIL-
ITY screen.
Use the cursor keys to
move the cursor to the on-
scren CF UTIL button. Press
ENTER.
Use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the on-screen FORMAT
button, and press ENTER.
A popup message appears. Press ENTER to continue.
Another popup message appears, warning you that all data
will be erased. Press ENTER to format the card.
While the card is being formatted, a message briefly appears.
Do not remove the card or turn off power while formatting
is going on. The word Completed appears on the display when
formatting is complete on the display.
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Making a new project
When the card is formatted, move the cursor to the on-screen
MANAGE PROJECTS button, and press ENTER.
Note here is already an “invisible” project in the DM-3200
memory which has not been saved.
Press the POD 1 switch (NEW PROJECT):
Use the cursor keys and wheel to set the sampling frequency
and surround mode. Use ENTER to confirm these entries as
you make them.
Move the cursor to the on-screen NEW PROJECT CREATE button
and press ENTER. The screen changes to show the project
naming utility:
Use the cursor keys to move around the NAME and MEMO fields.
Use the wheel to select a character from the list, and the
ENTER key to enter the selected character at the cursor.
Use the special INSERT and DELETE labels as if they are characters
(highlight and ENTER).
If there are projects already on the card, use the POD 4 en-
coder to select a project . The dNAME and dMEMO labels copy
over the selected project name and note as templates.
When the name and note are complete, press the POD 2
switch (CREATE) to create the new project.
✒ See Section 2, “Basic operational concepts” of the Own-
erʼs Manual.
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Important note about the CF card
The DM-3200 does not automatically write to the CF card
every time a change is made to the project. This is to avoid
unnecessary stressing of the card, which can cause premature
failure of the card.
Accordingly, when shutting down the DM-3200, to write the
data currently in memory to the current project, press and
hold the SHIFT and CTRL keys, and press the ALT key.
The display shows a popup, asking if you are sure you want to
turn off the DM-3200. Press ENTER to continue.
You then see a message showing that it is safe to turn off the
DM-3200 (or you can reboot it using the ALT + STOP + PLAY
keys).
You can also write the current data to the currently loaded
project on the CF card at any time, from the MANAGE PROJECT
screen (ALT + PROJECT key, followed by MANAGE PRJ. (POD
switch 2).
The current project is marked with an inverted C by its name.
Note that if the DM-3200 is started without the current data
having been saved to card, a popup message reminds you of
the fact. You then have the choice of loading the last project
with or without the unsaved data.
Changing projects, etc.
Use the POD 4 encoder to scroll through the list of projects
on a card. When a project is selected in the list at the right of
the screen, use the on-screen buttons under the list to load
(LOAD), protect (PROTECT), rename (RENAME) or delete (DELETE) the
highlighted project.
✒ See Section 2, “Basic operational concepts” of the Ownerʼs
Manual.
