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Chapter 4. Memory Settings (Utility/Card Mode)
■ Formatting the Memory Card
for the XP-30 (FORMAT)
This function initializes (formats) a memory card so that XP-
30 data can be saved to it. Before a new memory card or a
memory card used on another device can be used on the XP-
30, it must be formatted on the XP-30.
* Please be aware that formatting will erase all the data already
resident on the memory card.
fig.4-33
Loading a File from Memory
Card into the XP-30 (LOAD)
A data file containing Patch, Performance, Rhythm Set
settings and System settings will be loaded into internal
memory.
* Loading a new file will rewrite data currently resident in
memory. To keep existing data, save it to memory card before
loading new data.
fig.4-38
■ Renaming a File (RENAME)
This function changes the name of a file on the memory card.
* A file name of up to eight characters can be assigned. For details
on assigning a name, refer to “Assigning a Name” (p. 46).
* File name extensions cannot be changed.
fig.4-34.e
■ Deleting Unwanted Files
(DELETE)
Use this function to delete unwanted files from memory
card.
fig.4-35
■ Checking the Contents Memory
Card (INFO)
This function displays the number of files on the memory
card, the free area of the disk, and the size of each file.
fig.4-36.e
File number
Original file name
New file name
File name
File size
* If you wish to load only a portion of data from the file, refer to
“Transmitting Data to User Memory” (p. 120).
Saving Data to Memory Card
(SAVE)
The Patch, Performance, Rhythm Set, and System settings in
internal memory will be saved as a single file to memory
card, with the name you specify.
To overwrite a previously existing file on the memory card,
select the file number of that file.
fig.4-39
* Data files contain an entire set of parameter settings for the
sound source. It is not possible to save individual Patches or
Performances to memory card.
* A file name of up to eight characters can be assigned. For details
on assigning a name, refer to “Assigning a Name” (p. 46).
The number of files that can be saved will depend on the
memory card you use.
S2M-5 (2MB type): approximately 29 files
S4M-5 (4MB type): approximately 59 files
Number of files on memory card
Free area
122