Teac MX-2424 v1.04 - Manual (Page 46)

711 Disk Low Format
This Menu Utility will perform a low level format on the specified drive. This is different from initializing a disk
because it erases the disk sector by sector instead of just erasing the disk’s directory information. Low Level
Formatting a disk takes longer than initializing a disk but should be performed periodically to keep the disk in
optimal condition. LOW LEVEL FORMATTING A DISK WILL ERASE ALL AUDIO ON THE DISK. THERE
IS NO UNDO. After low level formatting a disk it will be necessary to initialize it in order to use it. Additionally,
performing a Low Level Format on a disk will map out any bad sectors on a new disk. Before a disk is formatted it
must be un-mounted. If it is attempted to format a drive that is still mounted an error message will be displayed in
the LCD. (NOTE: This operation takes approximately 20 minutes for a 9 gig drive and should not be interrupted. If
the process is interrupted the drive will not be usable until a low level format is completely performed.)
The SCSI ID location of the disk to be formatted must first be chosen. Use TRIM [40] to select the correct disk:
Format Disk 0
Thru
Format Disk 6
Then the MX-2424 will prompt for confirmation.
720 Disk Cleanup
This Menu Utility is used to free up disk space by deleting all audio files from the disk that are associated with
Projects that have been deleted by the MX-2424. THERE IS NO UNDO FOR THIS UTILITY. This process will
NOT remove any virtual tracks that are associated with a project. When this utility is selected it is necessary to
select the SCSI ID location of the disk to be Cleaned Up:
Cleanup Disk 0
Thru
Cleanup Disk 6
730 Backup Erase
This Menu Utility is used to erase a piece of backup media such as a DVD-RAM disk or Travan tape.
The SCSI ID location of the media to be erased must first be chosen. Use TRIM [40] to select the correct disk:
Erase Disk 0
Thru
Erase Disk 6
Then the MX-2424 will prompt for confirmation.
740 Disk Copy Status
This is a display indication that shows the percentage of the Smart Copy/TapeMode Convert process that is
complete. It is not possible to make changes to any setting from this menu. This display appears automatically
when a Smart Copy or TapeMode Convert operation is initiated.
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