SP Studio Systems SP-12 - Manual (Page 63)

SAVING YOUR DATA
© E-mu Systems, Inc. 1985 Page 63
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5A BACKGROUND: SAVING DATA
Since you spend a lot of time working on segments, songs, and sampled sounds, you
should spend the small amount of time necessary to save them. Don’t just save when
you’ve filled up the memory; save periodically in case something goes wrong (yes,
integrated circuits are subject to Murphy’s Law).
There are two ways to save: via cassette or via disk. To save on disk you will require
a Commodore 1541 floppy disk drive, as used with the Commodore 64 computer.
Saving on disk is far faster and generally more reliable than saving to cassette.
The procedures for saving to disk and to cassette are very similar. To specify a disk
function, enter 2 then the desired function (i.e. save, catalog, load, etc.). To specify a
cassette function, enter 1 then the desired function. Most of the time, when you’re
supposed to initiate a particular operation the display will advise you to “Insert Disk
and Press Enter” or “Start Cassette and Press Enter.” As soon as you press ENTER,
the load, save, verify, etc. function will begin. Note: With cassettes, make sure the
cassette is past the non-recording leader tape at the beginning of the cassette.
We will assume that you are a forward-thinking kind of person, and have trotted down
to your local toy store or discount house for a 1541 disk drive. Cassette interface tips
are described in Appendix F.
Important: Sounds and sequences cannot be saved on the same disk or cassette.
Clearly label each disk or cassette as to whether it contains sounds or sequences.
5B GENERAL CARE & HANDLING OF DISKS & CASSETTES
Disks and cassettes represent the sum total of your experience with the SP-12, and
should be handled with care.
Disks and cassettes should never be:
Bent or sat on
Exposed to strong magnetic fields (TVs, speakers, etc.)
Subjected to temperature extremes
Left out in the sun
Touched on any of their magnetic surfaces
Disks and cassettes should always be:
Stored in their protective cases (always store disks vertically)
Kept away from dust, dirt, and smoke
Treated carefully and gently.