Tascam DP-008 - Manual (Page 71)

TASCAM DP-008
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You can backup song data on this unit to a
computer and restore backed-up song data
later. Moreover, you can export track files and
master files from a song to a computer and
import audio files on the computer to the unit.
Backed-up data can be restored to a different
DP-008 unit than the one that created it. In
other words, files can be freely exchanged
between DP-008 units, making it easy to
add additional recordings or mix existing
recordings in a different location.
NOTE
The MTR partitions where song files are •
stored cannot be directly accessed from a
computer.
In this chapter, “computer” refers to
•
a Windows or Macintosh personal
computer connected to this unit (see
“Supported operating systems” below).
CAUTION
If you want to remove an SD card from this
unit and back-up its data on a computer
using a card reader, always turn off the
unit’s power before removing the card.
The following types of data can be transferred
from this unit to a computer.
Entire songs
You can transfer the data for an entire song
from the unit’s BACKUP directory on the
FAT partition to a computer. This operation
is called “backup.” In addition, data backed-
up on a computer can be transferred to the
BACKUP directory on the FAT partition, and
then restored as song data. This operation is
called “restore.”
WAV format tracks
One or more tracks can be converted to WAV
files and exported to a computer, and WAV
files on a computer can be imported to this
unit. These WAV files are stored on the WAVE
directory of this unit’s FAT partition.
Stereo master track
A stereo master track made on this unit can be
transferred to a computer as a stereo WAV file
from the WAVE directory on the FAT partition.
Only export is possible.
Supported operating
systems
You can connect this unit to computers with
the following operating systems.
Windows
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.2 or later
When this unit is connected to a computer, the
computer recognizes it as a removable disk.
There is no need for a special driver.
NOTE
Data transfer between this unit and
a computer occurs at USB 2.0 speed
(maximum). Data can still be transferred if
the computer connection is USB1.1, but it
will be slower.
In addition, to assure USB 2.0 speed, use the
included cable or a cable that meets USB 2.0
standards.
Connecting with a computer
To use the FAT partition of this unit, the unit
must be connected to a computer by USB.
When connected by USB, this unit’s record,
playback and other recorder operations cannot
be used.
To connect with a computer, connect the USB
port on the right side panel of the unit with a
USB port on the computer using the included
USB cable. It does not matter whether you turn
the unit’s power ON before or after the USB
connection is made.
If the USB connection is made while the unit’s
power is ON, the currently loaded song is
saved before the USB connection becomes
effective. When connected, the following
screen appears on the display.
11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer