Storage Mode
Storage Mode Page
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desktop. Load files from your computer to your PC3A by putting files on the
PC3A
virtual drive,
then selecting
USB PC Connection
in Storage mode to load the files. Save files from the PC3A to
your computer by using this configuration with the Storage modes
Store
function
.
Saved files
will temporarily appear on the
PC3A
virtual drive on your computers desktop, and you then
must copy your saved files to another location on your computer.
You must copy data from the
PC3A virtual drive to your computer’s drive or else the data will be lost.
Note
: When transferring files to and from the PC3A via the USB Computer Port, the maximum size of
files that can be transferred is approximately 1.6MB. This is suitable for most objects. When using the
USB Storage Port to transfer files, the file size that can be transferred is limited only by the size of the USB
mass storage device and the PC3A’s available object memory.
When you leave Storage Mode or select the USB device, there will be a prompt telling you that
the PC3A is turning back into a USB MIDI device. You must acknowledge this prompt to
continue. The PC3A virtual drive will unmount from your computer.
Depending on your computer’s operating system, you may see a device removal warning on
your desktop after using the
PC3A
virtual drive. You may disregard such a message without
worries of damage to your PC3A or computer.
Caution
: Do not remove a USB device while the display says
Loading...
or
Saving...
. Removing a USB
device during a file transfer can cause data corruption.