Tascam DP-006 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DP-006 455 – Song ManagementThis unit manages data in units called “songs”. Ordinarily, each real song is one“song” unit. The first step when using this recorder is to load the song that youwant. (You can load an existing song or create a new song.)The recorded multitrack (TRACK 1–4) and stereo master track are saved ineach song.This chapter, starts with an explanation of the two types of SD card partitions,and then covers basic operations, including song loading and creation, as wellas various song management functions.Partitions and songsThis unit uses SD cards to record songs. SD cards formatted by the unit aredivided into two (or more) partitions.This unit uses an “MTR partition” to store song data and a “FAT partition” thatcan be read by computers. SD cards with high capacities might be formattedwith multiple MTR partitions.When you want to record, playback or edit a song, select an MTR partition tomake it the active partition and load a song on it or create a new song.Selecting the active partitionIf you want to use a file that is on a partition other than the currently activepartition in order to load an existing song or create a new song on it, you mustchange the partition.Follow these steps to select a partition on an SD card that has multiple MTRpartitions.1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open theMENU screen.2. Use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) the CARD item, and press theF4 [t] button to open the CARD menu screen.3. Use the DATA wheel to select (highlight) the PARTITION item, andpress the F4 [t] button to open the PARTITION screen.This screen shows a list of the MTR partitions.The active partition is shown with an asterisk (*) on the right side. Thesizes of the MTR partitions are shown (not available space).SD card with one MTR partition SD card with multiple MTR partitions4. Use the DATA wheel to select the desired partition, and press the F2[EXEC] button.Are you sure?appears as a confirmation pop-up message.5. Press the F3 [YES] button.The unit saves the current song before changing partitions. It then loadsthe last used song on that partition.