4–Preparations
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When the unit starts up it defaults to the multitrack
recorder mode regardless of the mode used last
before shutting down. (See “Recorder modes” on
WARNING
When switching the unit on and off, we suggest
that you turn down the volume of any speakers or
amplifiers connected to the unit. Also, do not wear
headphones connected to the unit when switching
power on or off. This will avoid damage to speakers
and possible harm to your hearing.
Shutting down
Make the following preparations before shutting
down the unit.
Stop the recorder. (The unit cannot be shut down
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during recording, playback, fast forward, etc.)
Return to the Home Screen.
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If the unit is connected to computer, disconnect the
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USB cable after conducting the necessary proce-
dures on the computer to unmount the unit.
After making these preparations, press and hold the
POWER
key until the following screen appears (or the
key indicator light begins to blink).
The power turns off after the unit completes
its shutdown process, including saving various
information from your session.
NOTE
You can shut down the unit regardless of the recorder
mode, but when the unit starts up it always starts up in
the
MULTI TRACK
recorder mode. (See “Recorder modes”
on page 44.)
CAUTION
Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the
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power cable accidently while the unit is operating.
If you do so, the unit cannot shut down properly
and all unsaved data will be lost. Lost data cannot
be restored. We recommend that you also save the
data manually often.
When the power is turned off, the operation
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history of the currently loaded song will be erased
(cleared). You will not be able to undo or redo
operations on the song when you turn the power
back on.
