Sound-devices 788T User Manual

788THigh Resolution Digital Audio Recorder with Time CodeUser Guide and Technical Informationfor 788T and 788T-SSD RecordersVersion 3.02Sound Devices,

4. Connect headphones Connect to either the 1/4-inch or 1/8-inch headphone output on the Right Panel.788T Right PanelMENUSELECT12345,6UNBALANALOG BAL

The internal drive is mounted to the bottom-side of the recorder’s chassis and is screwdriver acces-sible. The drive is “suspended” in the unit with a

card, consider that the fi les have been permanently erased. FAT32 volumes generated by the 788T may not be compatible with some consumer electronic de

After recording to an external drive has stopped, it may take several seconds for the 788T to fi nish “housekeeping” on drive. This is especially true

• Copy All [Media] > [Media]: Copies all fi les from one media to the other. • Last 24Hr [Media] > [Media]: Copies fi les created in the last 24

2. Navigate to the Setup Menu Option File: Copy Files.3. Highlight and select the option Flagged INHDD > CF.Error Conditions: If a fi le is t

3. Connect the 788T to the host computer with a FireWire 400, FireWire 800, or USB cable. If connecting with a USB cable make sure that the Setup Men

788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information98v. 3.02 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the lat

Remote ControlThe 788T provides remote control functionality using a USB keyboard, Logic Input/Output via the rear panel DE-15 connector, the Sound De

Shortcut Key FunctionDeleteScene/Track Lists: Deletes entry when permittedString User Interface: Deletes character when permittedInsertSetup User Inte

Shortcut number. Up to 50 shortcuts can be programmed 2. Select an unassigned shortcut number for programming. If a duplicate key sequence is se-lect

7. Access the Input Settings WindowTo access, momentarily move the Input Selector Switch in the direction of the Input. This action also sends the in

Jam Time Code ItemJams given TimeCode parameterEdit Time Code ItemOpens the TimeCode: Jam Menu Edit screen for the given parameterKey ShortcutsSimulat

master unit slave unit slave unit The 788T C. Link In port is disabled when the Setup Menu Connection Mode is set to Wave Agent CTRL. 788T Multi-Uni

C.Link Setup ProcedureTo link 788T units: 1. Connect multiple units as shown in the illustration above, using the Sound Devices XL-RJ cable. Note: Al

6. Wait for the slave unit(s) Media Activity LEDs to extinguish before pressing record again on the master. If record is pressed while the Media Acti

• Changing of sampling rate, frame rate, and start time code metadata stamps• Splitting and combining polyphonic and monophonic fi les with selectabl

Connecting the CL-WIFI 1. Connect the included Wi-Fi antenna to the CL-WIFI by screwing it in place. Do not use any tools.2. Connect the included C.

Configuring Apple iOS Wi-Fi Settings In order for the CL-WiFi application to communicate with the 788T, a device-to-device (ad-hoc) net-work connectio

5. Touch the right-facing, blue arrow next to the CL-WIFI’s SSID in the list of Wi-Fi networks or devices. If Auto-Join is set to OFF, touch the swit

• Reset the network se ings in the iOS devices general se ings.CL-WiFi Application for Apple iOSThe CL-WiFi application is available for free from

RecordStopFrame RateFalse TakeAbsolute TimeInputsArmed TrackUnarmed TrackTrack Editing Mode toggleTrack MetersCircle TakeTimecodeCurrent filenameEnabl

9. INPUTS MUST BE ROUTED TO TRACKS TO RECORD.From the Input Settings Window, press the PLAY key to enter Input-to-Track Routing. An Input can be assi

Renaming TracksTo rename a track, fi rst ensure that the Name/Enable mode is set to Track Name by pushing the Track Name button. In Track Name mode, to

RoutingThe routing view displays a matrix of buttons that indicate which inputs are routed to which tracks. Tracks are represented by rows and inputs

Hardware ControllersCL-1 Keyboard and Remote Control InterfaceThe CL-1 Keyboard and Remote Control Interface is an available hardware accessory to int

CL-1 Logic Inputs and Outputs Identical to shortcuts assigned to computer keyboard key sequences, the CL-1 has six contacts that can be programmed to

CL-2 Remote Fader (optional)The CL-2 Remote Fader is an optional accessory for the 788T/788T-SSD Digital Recorders. The unit’s linear fader can be pro

CL-2 Panel Descriptions1 4325 6 71) C.Link Out Connector6-pin modular (“RJ-12”) connector. Not a telephone jack! Connects to the 788T C.Link In for p

Fader AssignmentThe CL-2 Fader controls the fader level of any 788T Input. Fader assignment is done in Setup Menu option CL-2: FADER ASSIGN. When conn

Function Switches 1, 4(Momentary)Switches 2, 3 (Latching)NotesMomentary ToggleToggle OnlyRotary Switch Push ButtonActs as Rotary Switch Push Button

CL-8 Controller (optional)The CL-8 Controller is an optional control surface for the 788T Digital Recorder that signifi cantly ex-pands its mixing capa

same, provided that the fader levels have not been adjusted. If the check mark is selected, the 788T will revert back to stand alone operation. Refer

12. A TRACK MUST BE ARMED TO BE RECORDED. Press the INPUT key to enter the Track Setup Window, where Tracks are en-abled for recording. An * (asterisk

CL-8 Side Panel DescriptorsKEYBOARDALTSLATEKEYBOARDALTSLATE1321) Alt Button Press to toggle between the CL-8 Views (Main, Aux Routing, and Input Sett

CL-8 Fader ControlThe rotary-style Faders control the post-fade level of any input sent to a track post-fader. Fader levels are relative to the trim l

Aux Routing View From the Aux Routing View any input can be routed to Track X1 (Aux 1) or X2 (Aux 2) by pressing the A and B buttons respectively. Whi

The Com Input source is defi ned in the Setup Menu option COMMS: INPUT SOURCE as: • Disabled,• Built-In, • or, External (Input 8) The selected source

3. Press in on the Rotary Switch to toggle the routing status of a selected destination. The Slate Mic is routed to all of the highlighted options. S

CL-9 Linear Fader Controller (optional) The CL-9 Linear Fader Controller is an optional accessory for the 788T Digital Recorder. It signifi -cantly exp

If disconnected, the 788T retains all CL-9 settings unless the user confi rms disconnection. All CL-9 only settings will then be disabled, including Fa

5) Track LEDs A solid blue LED indicates that the respective track is armed and ready to record. A fl ashing blue LED indicates that the track is enab

20) Pan/User 3 ButtonPress to enter Pan Mode. Press shift then PAN Button to enter User 3 as defi ned in the Setup Menu option CL-9: USER 1-4 ASSIGN.

The 0 dB, or unity gain, position can be calibrated using the 788T Setup Menu option FADER CAL. To calibrate the faders, set all of the CL-9 faders in

13. HEADPHONE MONITOR. Press the STOP key to return to the Main Display. Turn the Rotary Switch to select the headphone preset best suited for the par

When linked, the track levels of the pair are controlled by a single gain control; Tracks L and R are controlled by the L Master Gain Level Control an

CL-9 Level Control to perform “X” actions in the Setup Menu. That is, cancel and exit menus. Press and hold the CL-9 Level Control to immediately retu

celeration” here refers the speed at which the value changes relative to the speed at which the Rotary Encoder is rotated.• Classic: The acceleration

Mode Ring LED 788T LCD DisplayEncoder TurnEncoder PressEncoder Press and HoldEQ Frequency Metering (PFL + Post-EQ)Input Solo (yellow)Input Mute (red)E

EQ Q-FactorSimultaneously press the EQ FREQ and EQ GAIN buttons to enter Q-Factor Mode. In EQ Q-Factor Mode, turn an input’s Rotary Encoder to adjust

Output Mutes are only available with a CL-9 attached. Muted outputs return to the set level in Setup Menu option OUTPUT X: ANALOG GAIN when the CL-9 i

Mode Ring LED 788T LCD DisplayEncoder TurnEncoder PressEncoder Press and HoldPhantom(User Mode)Metering (PFL + Post-EQ)Input Solo (yellow)Input Mute (

are reduced to 15 mS with sampling rates at or above 88.2 kHz and 7.5 mS with sampling rates at or above 96.096 kHz. The Input Delay values are displa

Track LED Track Status DescriptionOffTrack is disabled and will not be recorded. Track is disabled in the Track Setup Window or by pressing the CL-9 T

The Com Send Source shares Input 8’s signal path. This allows for fl exible routing of the Com send source for all communication systems. However, this

16. From the Take List, press the HDD key again to enter the Drive Direc-tory.MENUHDDDrive Directory Basics:File Information ToggleJump to Root Direct

The Slate gain level can be adjusted from -40 to 6 dB in 1 dB increments. Follow these steps to adjust the gain of the Slate Mic from the CL-9.1. Fro

When a RTN is activated, the current headphone monitor selection is dimmed by -20 dB to allow for clearer monitoring of the Return signal. This behavi

1. Slide and hold the COM1 or COM2 switch to the left. This will activate the respective COM circuit. 2. Turn the CL-9 Headphone Level Control to ad

CL-9 Transport Control The CL-9 has a Stop and a Record Button. These buttons duplicate the exact behavior as the 788T Stop and Record Buttons. While

Output ImpedanceFront Panel Headphone Outputs 3.5mm and 1/4-inch: TRS, unbalanced, 20 ohmRear Panel Line-Level Headphone Output: TRS, unbalanced,100 o

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Setup and Shortcut ReferenceSetup Menu The Setup Menu controls a wide range of parameters for the 788T, including audio routing, record settings, and

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default7.Rec: Media Select Selects the storage media used for recording. Media is selectable even if it is

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default18. Input: Track Routing Allows the user to setup the routing matrix among all available inputs and

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default23.Input: Limiter ThresholdSelects the threshold at which the in-put limiters will become active acr

Panel and LCD DescriptionsFront Panel Descriptions12345678788TABCDEFBFSd0INCFEXARM ARMBFSd0INPUTPWRMENUHDDRECRL113 14 151617 18 1920 2161011127 824953

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default37.File: Sound ReportManage data for sound reports.• Project• Producer• Director• Job• Location• Sou

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default42.File: Copy Flag Reset Selects whether the flag bit is cleared or not on files copied from one med

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default52.Output 1: Analog GainSets the attenuation level of each analog output bus. Selectable from -40 to

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default69.Meter: Peak Hold TimeAdjusts the duration for which the peak LED stays illuminated.0 to 5 seconds

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default76.HP: Favorite Mode Selects the audio source monitored when the Rotary Switch is pressed during Rec

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default91.Power: Ext Power Function Controls the behavior of the unit when power is applied to the external

# Setup Name Description Options Factory Default104.Info: Version Shows the current firmware revision, 1394 revision, and serial number of the unit

ber. Any number of bread crumbs can be set, but their utility is reduced when too many have been applied. toggles among menu bread crumbs to higher nu

Function Key Sequence Action Backlight /LED Level + Rotary SwitchLCD BACKLIGHT + Rotary SwitchPress and hod the LCD Backlight key and turn the Rotary

SpecificationsSystem Sampling Frequency internal: 32, 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 88.2, 96, 96.096, 176.4, 192external clocking: 32–192 kHz via word cl

8) Level Meter LEDs Eight, 13-segment track level-meters indi-cate level in dBFS. Metering scale, bal-listics, and peak hold times are selected in th

Inputs/Outputs – Digital AES3Balanced AES out 1-4 on TA3 connector; Balanced AES out 5-6 on DE-15 connector110 ohm, 2 V p-p, AES and S/PDIF compatible

Other Tone Oscillator 100 Hz–10 kHz, variable output, assigned to tracks or outputs (menu-selectable) Dimensions and Weight Size 45 mm x 257 mm x 163

Connector Pin Assignments Notes USB-A Keyboard Inputcenter pin – signal sleeve – groundFor use with USB Keyboards only. Data transfer is not supported

AccessoriesSeveral high-value accessories are available for the 788T, including a production case, cables, and power accessories. For a full list of S

Wave Agent BetaSound Devices Wave Agent fi le librarian for Mac OS and Windows computers. Wave Agent provides a comprehensive and indispens-able range

AppendixSoftware License End-user license agreement for Sound Devices 7-Series Embedded Software / Firmware Important Read carefully: This Sound Devic

788T CE Declaration of ConformityAccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 Sound Devices, LLC 300 Wengel Drive Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA declares that the product,

Warranty and Technical Support Warranty & ServiceSound Devices, LLC warrants the 788T Recorder against defects in materials and workmanship for a

Front Panel Descriptions cont.12345678788TABCDEFBFSd0INCFEXARM ARMBFSd0INPUTPWRMENUHDDRECRL113 14 151617 18 1920 2161011127 82495318) Media Activity

788T/788T-SSD rev. 3.02 - Printed in U.S.A.

Panel LockPress and hold the LCD backlight key then the TONE key to bring up the front panel But-ton Lock Screen. Button lock prevents unintentiona

Right Panel Connectors and Controls MENUSELECT12345,6UNBALANALOG BAL LINE OUTSFW800FW400USBBAL AESOUT1,2 3,4TIMECODESYNCWORD / VID INDC IN10-18VPIN 4P

Rear Panel DescriptionsKEYBDOUTINC.LINKAES I/O, GPIO, PWRCOMPACT FLASH13 42561) USB Keyboard Input USB A Female Connector for USB key-board and CL-8

LCD Display Descriptions 189101112 1314246 7531) Battery/Voltage Level Indicator Indicates voltage level of the removable battery or external power s

LCD Display Descriptions cont.189101112 1314246 75310) Time Code Display In Stop and Record modes, displays the time code generated or received by th

1516171815) Input Level When input gain is adjusted, gain level is indicated in dB for the input being adjusted and its neighboring input. The relati

Input Settings Window Descriptions To access the Input Settings Window press the Input Selector Switch into the position of the desired input. Pushing

11) Mix AssistThe highlighted selection shows whether or not the input is automixed. This option will be crossed out when MIXASSIST: MODE is set to O

Track Level Meters View1 265431) Track Status IndicatorAn * (asterisk) next to a Track indicates that the track is record enabled. Navi-gate through

Track Routing ViewThe screen below is the Track Routing View, it appears if the ROUTING (Rewind) Key is selected. 787) Track RoutingDisplays all inp

Master Gain Levels ViewThe screen below is the Master Gain Levels View, it appears if the LEVELS (Play) Key is selected. 1411 12 1319 20171615 1811)

Chapter 1: Quick Start GuideChapter 2: Panel and LCD DescriptionsFront Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Panel Lock . . . . .

Take List Descriptions To access the Take List press the HDD key or select Setup Menu option FILE: VIEW TAKE LIST. From the Take List view and edit me

The following screen appears if the next (n) fi le is highlighted. 111211) Take +/-Appears when the next take, indicated by the “n” is highlighted. P

16) Scene -Appears when the Scene +/- is selected in the above window. Pressing the Scene - (Rewind) key will decrement the scene. 17) Scene +Appea

Root DirectoryThe following screen appears if the Root Directory (1) is selected.14 15121312) Media SelectHighlight desired media to view or per-form

Inputs and OutputsInput Setup and Control The 788T has eight inputs and twelve record tracks. Inputs can be analog or digital sources. Analog inputs 1

When the CL-9 is attached to the 788T, the trim and fader levels are adjusted only from the CL-9. The 788T Front Panel Gain Controls simply activating

Input TypeSelect between Mic, Line, or Digital inputs using the MENU key while in the Input Settings Window.Input Type Input Connectors Gain Range (Tr

The Input Activity LEDs illuminate yellow when an input is being limited at either stage. When a fader accessory is connected, the 788T will indicate

Analog Inputs Analog inputs 1-4 on XLR connectors and analog inputs 5-8 on TA3 connectors, are the primary con-nections into the recorder. These input

Digital InputsThe 788T accepts AES3 (AES/EBU) balanced and AESid unbalanced digital signals in professional or consumer format via its DE-15 connector

Take Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Scene Name/Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Scene Name Incrementing/D

Deactivate InputsDeactivate inputs by turning the Input Gain Pot to the full counter-clockwise (Off) position, the pot should click off. A deactivated

Outputs can be set to receive Slate Mic (CL-8 or CL-9) or COM1 or COM2 (CL-9 only) announce-ments. See the CL-8 Slate Mic or CL-9 Communications secti

Routing and MixingInput to Track Routing The 788T offers a great deal of routing fl exibility. Any input can be routed to any track. With this powerful

Without a CL-2, CL-8, or CL-9 attached and with the front panel gain controls set to Trim Controls, fader levels are fi xed at unity gain. Routing Usin

5. The image below indicates that Input 1 is now routed to Track L post fade and Track A pre fade. Once changes have been made, the se ings will be

To assign custom input routings: 1. Press the INPUT key until INPUT TRACK ROUTING is displayed on the LCD display. arrow indicates high-lighted inpu

2. Press the soft ROUTING (REWIND) key to enter the Track Routing View.3. Use the Rotary Switch to navigate through the Track Routings. If a numbe

Last Mic Lock-On When talking stops, the last input to be active will remain open. This maintains a consistent level of natural sound and avoids a dra

Recording and PlaybackThe 788T is a record-priority device. With very few exceptions (disk formatting, and fi le transfers), pressing the REC key at an

pling rates, Sound Devices recommends using hard drives, solid state drives, and high speed UDMA CompactFlash cards. Media must be selected in the Se

The Drive Directory (File Viewer) . . . . . . . . . . . 85Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Selecting Files for

Track Enabling Using the CL-9From the CL-9 the user can quickly enable any Track for recording. See CL-9 Linear Fader Controller section for more deta

To assign tracks-to-media perform the following steps. 1. Enter the Track Setup Window by pressing the INPUT key.2. Press the soft MEDIA (Fast For

3. Press the soft L/R (Rewind) or the soft AUX (Fast Forward) key to select the pair of tracks to be adjusted. This is indicated by the box around th

Sampling Rate When a sampling rate is selected for recording, all tracks are recorded at the selected sampling rate. Sampling rates are selected among

Feature > 48.048 kHz > 96.096 kHzTimecode Hold-off 4 sec. max 2 sec. maxWave Agent Control Available Disabled* Track counts here refer to the nu

tial measure (exponent of 2), so as bit depth increases, the amount of data it represents increases exponentially. The majority of fi eld recording is

For polyphonic wav fi le recordings, a take is represented by a single polyphonic fi le generated at the time of recording. The single polyphonic fi le c

2. Use the REWIND (<<) and FAST FORWARD (>>) soft keys to move among characters. Use the PLAY key to delete characters. Characters are en

2. Scroll to the top of the Take List and highlight the next take, which is indicated by the le er n. 3. Press the soft Scene +/- (Fast Forward) ke

Take Numbers Take numbers are integers between 01 and 99,999, with or without preceding zeros, which in-crease by one each time a new fi le is recorded

Chapter 11: Setup and Shortcut ReferenceSetup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Saving and Recalling User Settings . . . .

7. Exit the Take List by pressing X.8. Press and hold the STOP key to display the next incremented take’s fi le name.Indicates active takeIndicates n

Track Naming Each track in a fi le, whether monophonic or polyphonic, can be named with a unique, descriptive track name. Descriptive track names such

Start Time CodeiXML, bEXT M; Stored as a sample count since midnightDurationMU-BitsiXML, bEXT UTime Code Sample RateiXML MTrack InformationCha

Metadata edits performed in the Take List are applied across all connected media on which the take resides.The File Viewer (Drive Directory) is access

Post-record metadata editing can also be performed with Sound Devices Wave Agent Beta. See Wave Agent Beta for more details. Notes Notes can be added

Circle Take Take names can be altered to include the “@” symbol preceding the fi le name. This can be used to highlight a take as a “Circled Take”. Cir

Deleting TakesTakes and their associated fi les are now deleted from the Take List Edit Menu. Deleted fi les are sent to the respective media’s Trash Fo

7. Press the soft Check Mark (Tone) key to send the take to the Trash Folder. Load SettingsUser Settings can be recalled from any take recorded by th

Overview SectionThe table below lists the rows that make up the Overview section.Row Description DefaultProject: The name of the project.<NONE>P

• Take• Length• Start TC• T1 to T12 (12 fi elds)• NotesGenerating Sound Reports A sound report can be generated for all the fi les in any folder on the

Sound Devices took advantage of the best in professional and consumer electronic technologies to bring incredible feature depth with ease of use. Hard

Playback The 788T has high-resolution playback circuitry and is appropriate for any reference audio applica-tion. Any fi le recorded by the 788T can be

Synchronization and TimecodeSynchronizationA stable sample clock source is essential for high quality digital audio. Setups involving multiple digital

Internal The 788T generates its own clock at the set rate and disregards all external clocks connected. When set to Internal, the Sample Rate Converte

Notes regarding Word Clock Input and Digital Input clock references1. Loss of clock reference: When using external clock and the clock source is remov

• 24 – Frame rate of standard fi lm. Sometimes, it is also used in high-defi nition video production when the video fi les go through a telecine process

The audio fi le, however, is stamped with a 29.97 ND frame rate, along the 48 kHz sampling rate. It will appear as if the fi le was originally recorded

Free Run Jam Once The onboard time code generator will re-jam from external time code whenever a valid, running time code signal is connected to the T

Time Code Hold OffTime Code Hold Off is designed to eliminate unintentional takes from occurring by specifying an amount of time to wait (“hold off”)

Jam Menu current 788T time code/u-bit value menuselection external time code/u-bit value received by 788Tpress to jam Time code setup is managed in th

Jam Zeros This menu selection resets the internal generator to zero.Edit Value / Jam Value The EDIT VALUE selection allows the user to set any valid t

Monitoring and MeteringHeadphone Output The 788T headphone output is a fl exible tool for monitoring audio in the fi eld. The 788T allows the user to mo

Available audio sources for headphone monitoring include:HP Sources Description Inputs 1,2 Inputs 3,4 Inputs 5,6 Inputs 7,8Stereo monitoring of input

To edit a custom headphone routing:1. Enter the HP: MONITOR MODES Setup Menu option. Once you enter the Monitor Modes menu you will immediately be in

When a CL-9 is attached a user can quickly solo an input by pressing the input’s rotary encoder from the CL-9 Top Panel. See CL-9 Linear Fader Control

Rotary Switch Behavior From the Factory, pressing in on the Rotary Switch will automatically recall the headphone monitor source defi ned in the Setup

Metering and Display The 788T features a 104 LED (8 x 13) Output Meter. The DSP-controlled output meter provides a selection of ballistics and lightin

Zoom Meter Scale ResolutionThe LED Output Meter uses a tri-color scale, allowing the track levels to be easily viewed and moni-tored. The standard sca

and the Track Setup Windows by pressing and holding the LCD Backlight key. When the favorite scale is active, the VU1/VU2/A-H display in the bottom-ri

formation on actual signal peaks and thus not ideal for use during recording. In VU mode, the front panel meter labeling is in volume units. Peak Only

Tone Oscillator The tone oscillator can be used as an aid to lining up levels. Both tone level and frequency are user selectable. Reference level is a

Quick Start GuideThis Quick Start Guide provides a brief overview for fi rst use of the 788T/788T-SSD. The Quick Start Guide walks through the steps of

White/Green/Red This is the Factory Default setting. The backlight will illuminate White in Standby, Green during Playback, and Red during Recording.

Wave Agent Metering and DisplaySound Devices Wave Agent Control Mode allows a Sound Devices 788T or 788T-SSD to be connected to Wave Agent over USB. W

File Management and StorageThe 788T, like a computer, saves audio recordings to a fi le system containing fi les and folders. The 788T/788T-SSD formats

• Mid-Level / Tape (Roll) Folder – can be selected as a Roll folder with user-selected name or as a <DAILY> folder, or not used. The name of th

ties depending on what is selected on the left hand side. File and folder names are listed in the order in which they were recorded. Navigation Moving

Selecting Files for PlaybackEnter the Drive Directory and navigate to the desired fi le for playback. Once the desired fi le is highlighted, press play.

to temporarily hold fi les which have been deleted. To send a folder and all of its contents to the trash, perform the following: 1. Enter the Drive D

3. Press the soft Options (Fast Forward) key to access the Drive Directory Options Menu.Set and Clear Copy Flags Copy Flags are useful for selecting

Erase (Media Format) For best operation periodic re-formatting of the 788T media is recommended. Formatting the internal drive, Compact Flash, and ext

9. Press the soft Check Mark (TONE) key to begin forma ing. Press the TONE key to begin formattingWhen the operation is complete, the 788T will gene