Tascam DP-004 Instructions Manual

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2 TASCAM DP-004CAUTIONWhen you updated the firmware, make sure that thebatteries have enough remaining power or use an optionalAC adapter (PS-P520). The program has been set so thatthe update will not be conducted if battery power isinsufficient.1 Download the most recent firmware from theTASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com).2 Turn the unit’s power ON and use the includedUSB cable to connect it with a computer. Thisunit will be recognized as an external drive(external storage device) by the computer.3 Copy the downloaded firmware to theUTILITY folder on the DP-004.4 After copying has completed, disconnect theunit from the computer following the correctprocedures, remove the USB cable and turn theunit power OFF.5 While pressing and holding both the REPEATand UN/REDO keys, turn the unit power ON.The unit starts up in update mode, and the update fileappears on the screen.NOTEThis screen shows a list of the firmware update files•inside the UTILITY folder of the unit. “No Update File”appears if there is no update file in the UTILITY folder.The screen shown is an example. The actual display•differs.CAUTIONIf this screen does not appear, turn the power OFF. Thenwhile pressing and holding both the REPEAT and UN/REDOkeys, turn the unit’s power ON again. Continue to pressand hold the REPEAT and UN/REDO keys firmly until thisscreen appears.6 Select the firmware (highlight the item) usingF1 (§) and F2 (¶), then press F4 (NEXT). Thefollowing screen appears.The current version appears on the left and theupdated version appears on the right.NOTEThe screen shown is an example. The actual display differs.7 Press the F3 (YES) key to start the update.8 When the update is complete, the power turnsOFF automatically. Turn the power ON again.9 Follow the “Confirmation of firmware version”instructions above to check that the “SystemVersion” is now the most recent version of thefirmware.This completes the procedure for updating this unit.10 Connect to a computer with USB and deletethe firmware update from the unit’s UTILITYfolder.Firmware update proceduresPrinted in ChinaDP-004 Release NotesConfirmation of firmware versionConfirm the firmware version of your DP-004 beforeconducting a firmware update.1 Turn the unit’s power ON.2 Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen,select "INFORMATION" and press the F4 (¥)key.3 When the INFORMATION screen appears,press F4 (NEXT) three times so the screenchanges to F/W (4/4) to confirm the"System Version".You do not need to update the unit’s firmware ifthe version shown is the same as or newer than theversion that you intend to use for the update.E_DP-004_RN_RevB.indd 2 09.2.6 10:08:11 AM

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