Tascam 2488 User Manual

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TASCAM 2488 User’s Guide 656 – Disk management and file import/exportDisk managementThe 2488 formats its hard disk into multiple parti-tions. One of these partitions is in FAT-16 format andis used for exchanging files between the 2488 and aUSB-equipped computer. The FAT partition is a fixedsize, and does not appear in the disk partition or songmenus, as it is only used for file exchange. The parti-tion is only accessed with the backup and restoreoperations using USB and the wave import/exportand SMF import operations.The rest of the hard disk is formatted in the 2488“native” format, further subdivided into partitions(see the section below for details of how to do this).These partitions are not accessible from a computer.File names on the FAT section are restricted to 8.3format (FILENAME.EXT). Any files taken from the nativepartitions to the FAT section are automaticallyrenamed appropriately. Any long filenames takenfrom a computer to the 2488 are also renamed auto-matically by the 2488.Selecting the active partitionAs explained above, the “native” part of the hard diskmay be divided into partitions.When a partition is selected, it is said to be active,and data from other partitions is not accessible.To select a partition:1 With the transport stopped, from the DISKmenu, highlight SELECT, and press ENTER.2 Use the wheel to select the partition (the freespace on each is shown at the side of thescreen).3 Press ENTER to confirm the selection. Thecurrent song is saved, if necessary, before thepartition is selected.Enabling and disabling USBWhen the 2488 is connected to a personal computerfor backup/restore or file transfer to and from the2488’s FAT partition, the USB must be enabled(opened) on the 2488 side in order to allow the 2488and computer to communicate. After the data trans-fer, the USB must be disabled (shut off).1 With the transport stopped, from the DISKmenu, highlight USB OPEN/CLOSE, and pressENTER.2 The 2488 saves your data, restarts, and apopup message appears.While this popup is showing, you are “lockedout” of any operations on the 2488. It can onlybe used as a USB disk.3 Connect the 2488 to the personal computer.4 Perform all USB operations with the personalcomputer (file copy, etc.).5 Disconnect the computer (you should first see“The 2488 and USB” on page 73).6 Press EXIT to close the USB and restart the2488.