Tascam 208i Series Reference Manual

Also see for 102i Series: Owner's manual

TASCAM SERIES 102i / SERIES 208i 73 - InstallationInstalling the dedicated softwareTo use this unit, a dedicated software must be installed on acomputer.The dedicated software might be updated at any time.Download the latest software for the operating system you areusing from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).o On a Windows computer, this will install the Windows driverand Settings Panel application.o Installing the dedicated software on a Mac will install onlythe Mac Settings Panel application. The standard OS driverwill be used.o With an iOS device, the standard OS driver will be used, sothere is no need to install any.ATTENTIONBefore starting to install software, quit other applications.Installing the Windows dedicated softwareFollow the procedures below to install the Windows dedicatedsoftware.ATTENTIONi Complete installation of the Windows dedicated software onthe computer before connecting the unit to it with the USBcable.i If you connected the unit to the computer using the USBcable before installing the Windows dedicated softwareand the “Found New Hardware Wizard” launched, close theWizard and disconnect the USB cable.Windows dedicated software installationprocedures1. Download the latest Windows dedicated software for theoperating system you are using from the TEAC Global Site(http://teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer tobe used with the unit.2. Uncompress the saved software (zip file) on the computerdesktop or another location.3. Double-click the “TASCAM_SERIES_102i_208i_Installer_x.xx.exe” (x.xx is the version number) file in the folder thatappears after uncompression to automatically launch theinstallation software.ATTENTIONIf you open a zip file without decompressing it anddoubleclick the “TASCAM_SERIES_102i_208i_Installer_x.xx.exe” file in the folder that opens, installation will not start.Right-click the zip file and select “Extract All”, for example, todecompress it and then try again.4. Depending on the computer set up, a “Security Warning” or“User Account Control” screens might appear. If this occurs,click the “Yes” button.5. Read the contents of the License Agreement, and select “Iaccept the agreement” if you agree to the terms.Then, click the “Next” button.6. Next, click the “Install” button.7. When the Windows security screen appears, click the“Install” button to start installation.8. The following screen appears when installation hascompleted.Click the “Finish” button.The installer will quit and the Windows Settings Panel willlaunch.NOTEThe first time you connect the unit by USB to the computerafter installing the software, installation of the device driverwill be executed. Some time might be necessary beforethe unit is recognized because Windows Update will beautomatically searched at this time. If the unit is still notrecognized after a while, open the software installationscreen from the notification area at the bottom right of thecomputer display, and click “Skip obtaining driver softwarefrom Windows Update” to stop the search.