M-LIVE Merish Plus Reference Manual - Songs & Memories
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Songs & Memories
Merish requires at least one memory
In order for Merish to operate, at least one storage device must be inserted, since, as well as the songs, is
required to host other data, such as the preferences and the user settings.
This means that
different memory media can contain different settings and operating choices.
This can be exploited to prepare different operating sets: e.g. a USB pen (or CompactFlash card) for the normal performance of the songs with the Merish
player and another for the using Merish as a MID expander.
The two types of media are automatically recognized and
can be inserted simultaneously, but Merish will use them
one at a time.
The choice is made via MENU > System
settings > Change memory or replying
to the prompt that Merish displays when a
second memory is inserted.
The type of memory being used appears
in the bottom right-hand corner of the list
of songs.
Tips on the use of FAT formatted memories
It is advisable to store the songs in folders (and sub-folders), organized as required, avoiding memorizing them in the “root” of the
CompactFlash card/USB pen, i.e. the main directory. In fact, for historical reasons, if the root of a FAT formatted device contains more than 512
“items” the memory seems to be completely full, no matter what its capacity and the quantity of data actually stored on it.
Transferring songs to the memories
Transferring and cancelling songs is done using the
computer, with exactly the same procedure used for any
transfer/copy/cancellation on disks.
Updating Index
Inserting in Merish a memory on which songs have
been added/eliminated/moved, it is necessary to carry
out an index update, so that Merish manages the new
contents correctly. This procedure is carried out with
MENU > Find new songs
(Merish will save the data in the memory itself for future use).
Songs & Memories
Merish uses a
CompactFlash card or USB pen as a mass storage device.
Merish is compatible with media formatted with FAT and FAT32 file systems:
all CompactFlash
TM
standard media can be used. It is advisable to
use CompactFlash cards sold with the M-Live brand, already
formatted and guaranteed by M-Live.
all USB pen drive type media can be used.
NB: some USB pens on the market integrate extra functions that can prevent the media
from working with Merish. In this case, the media must be formatted or the functions removed,
following the manufacturer’s instructions.