Fostex MR - 16 HD/CDRW Reset

I was recording some new pieces when I decided to transfer the material to my pc.
On the MR-16, you enter a System Menu, connect it to the pc and transfer the data.
When finished you are to press the Stop key to exit USB mode.
Usually you are met with a "Wait One Moment," screen, followed by the return to the System Menu.

However, under some circumstances the whole recorder can freeze on the "Wait.." screen.
One condition is interrupting the USB (usually by powering down - which at this point can only be done by removing the plug), another is removing files the recorders hard disk needs - d'oh!

Take a breath.
Power the unit while holding the Enter knob. You are looking for the System Menu and for the Power light to stay lit. If you have to cycle power more than once to 'catch' the System Menu, so be it.
Once you make it into the System Menu, go to the second page and choose, "Disk Format." Confirm it by Entering a 'Yes.'
All better!
When you exit the System Menu, you should be looking at the normal Start Screen.
The Song number and time left, which in this case should say "2...1,000"
If the Power switch stays lit and the 'Hall" presence comes on by default, then you are home free and finished.

If not, I can only suggest repeatedly trying the above technique until you get it to work - or email me and we can try to work it out.

Hard disks can be tough on users.
Breathe.