User guide

User Guide 13MicroTrack II
System Menu
Connect to PC
This menu option is used to place your MicroTrack II in “host mode,” effectively turning MicroTrack II into a USB
Compact Flash card reader. This allows quick and easy transfer of audio and firmware files between your computer
and MicroTrack II.
While MicroTrack II is in host mode, it cannot play or record audio files. The screen will simply display the “M-
Audio” logo and USB icon to indicate it is in host mode.
► CAUTION: It is suggested that you close the connection from the computer BEFORE
disconnecting the MicroTrack II USB cable or exiting host mode on MicroTrack II.
If you fail to do this, there is a slight chance that information on the CF card might
get corrupted. Refer to the section entitled “Disconnecting MicroTrack II from Your
Computer” for instructions how to unmount and disconnect your MicroTrack II from
Windows and Macintosh OS X computers.
To enter host mode:
1. Connect a USB cable from the computer to MicroTrack II.
2. Select “Connect to PC” from the “System” menu. The “M-Audio” logo will appear on the screen to indicate
that MicroTrack II is in host mode.
Another method to enter host mode:
1. Turn off MicroTrack II.
2. Connect a USB cable from the computer to MicroTrack II. MicroTrack II will automatically power up and
enter host mode. The “M-Audio” logo will appear on the screen to indicate it is in host mode.
Format Media
This menu allows you to format the inserted CF or Microdrive media. It is necessary to format your media before
you can begin recording. Be aware that formatting a medium will erase any data it contains. Because of this,
formatting can be used as a quick way to delete all files on the CF or Microdrive media.
1. Select “Format Media” from the System Menu and press in on the [NAV] wheel.
2. You’ll see the message “Press NAV switch to format media or MENU to cancel.” Press the [NAV] wheel to
begin the formatting process.
3. MicroTrack II will restart after the formatting process has completed.
Test Media
This operation will perform a test on the removable media to determine its capabilities. At the end of the test, the
LCD display will show information indicating bit-rate and sample rate options for recordings (slower cards may not
be able to write the necessary data for high bit and high sample rates in time).