Sound Devices 788T - Manual (Page 98)

Erase (Media Format)
For best operation periodic re-formatting of the 788T media is recommended. Formatting the internal
drive, Compact Flash, and external media rebuilds the FAT (fi le allocation table) and erases all audio
and data fi les present on the medium. Formatting media prevents fragmentation and reduces the
likelihood of directory corruption.
Be certain that all fi les on the drive have been backed up to another media before formatting. Once format-
ted, all data on the given media will be erased. Dynamic lists such as track names, scene names, folder
name entries, etc... will be saved.
To format the 788T media:
1. Ensure that all data on the drive has been copied or is no longer needed.
2. Press the HDD key to access the Take List.
3. Press the soft DRV (HDD) key to access the Drive Directory.
4. Press the soft (MENU) key to access the Root Directory.
5. Use the Rotary Switch to highlight the desired media to be formatt ed.
6. Press the soft Options (Fast Forward) key to access the Drive Directory Options Menu.
7. Select the ERASE option from the list.
8. To verify that a non-recoverable format of the storage device is desired, two keys must be
pressed to begin formatt ing. Press and hold down the PLAY key to enable the Check Mark.
Press and hold
down the PLAY key
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