User Manual
Master Fader and My Fader Reference Guide
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FORMATTING
We know you’re an eager beaver, all psyched to start recording, but let’s take care of something very impor-
tant rst: formatting the hard drive. First, get a hard drive; this could be a brand new one or one you’ve had
for awhile as long as it’s a USB 2.0 spinning hard drive. Do not use a thumb drive!
Even if the hard drive has already been formatted via dierent source, we highly suggest
formatting via the DL32R. In fact, never mind the “highly suggest.” DO IT!
Just follow the steps listed below.
This probably goes without saying, but we’re going to say it, anyway. In order for the hard drive to
be formatted via DL32R, (1) the hard drive needs to be connected to the DL32R’s USB B connector
and (2) the iPad needs to be connected (wirelessly, of course) to the DL32R. Granted, you might
have a dicult time trying to format the hard drive if either one – or both – of the above
conditions aren’t yet met. This because the format button will be grayed out, as seen in the
images below.
• Step 1 — With the hard drive and iPad connected to the
DL32R, tap the “Format” button as outlined on the previous
page.
This is a permanent deletion with no undo,
so a conrmation dialog helps prevent
accidents. Formatting will completely erase
the hard drive. Back up any les to a computer
before formatting!!
• Step 2 — Wait until the “Formatting” text changes to “Ready”. That’s it!
Hard Drive Not
Connected
iPad Not
Connected
Formatting Ready