Tascam DP-32SD Owner's Manual

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64 TASCAM DP-32SD13 - Exchanging Data with a ComputerBy connecting this unit to a computer using the USB cable, youcan backup song data from an SD card in the unit to a computerand restore backed-up song data from a computer to the card.In addition, you can export track files and stereo master filesfrom songs to the computer, as well as import audio files fromthe computer to the unit.Backed-up data can be restored to a different DP-32SD unitthan the one that created it. In other words, files can be freelyexchanged between DP-32SD units, making it easy to addadditional recordings or mix existing recordings in differentlocation.CAUTIONIf you want to remove an SD card from this unit andback up its data on a computer using a card reader,always turn off the unit's power before removing thecard.NOTEIn this chapter, "computer" refers to a Windows or Macintoshpersonal computer connected to this unit. (See "Operating systemrequirements" in the following section.)The following types of data can be transferred from this unit to acomputer.ª Entire songsYou can transfer the data for an entire song from the unit'sMUSIC folder to a computer. This operation is called "backing up".In addition, data backed up on a computer can be transferred tothe MUSIC folder, and then restored as a song file. This operationis called "restoring".ª WAV format tracksExport specified track files as WAV files to the AudioDepot folderof the SD card. In addition, you can import specified track filesby storing WAV files from a computer in the AudioDepot folderbeforehand.In other words, data transfer between the computer and trackfiles is carried out through the AudioDepot folder.ª Master fileA master file created on this unit can be transferred to acomputer as a stereo WAV file (from the "Song name" folderinside the MUSIC folder).Only export of the master file is possible.Operating system requirementsYou can connect this unit to computers with the followingoperating systems.ª WindowsWindows 8 (including 8.1)Windows 7Windows VistaWindows XPª Mac OS XMac OS X Mavericks (10.9)Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)Mac OS X Lion (10.7)Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6)When this unit is connected to a computer, the computerrecognizes it as a removable disk. There is no need for a specialdriver.NOTEData transfer between this unit and a computer occurs at USB 2.0speed (maximum). Data can still be transferred if the computerconnection is USB 1.1, but it will be slower. In addition, to assureUSB 2.0 speed, use a cable that meets USB 2.0 standards.Connecting to a computerWhen connected to a computer via USB, this unit's record,playback and other recorder functions cannot be used.To connect with a computer, use a mini-B-type USB 2.0 cable toconnect the USB port on the rear panel of the unit with a USBport on the computer.It does not matter whether you turn the unit's power ON beforeor after the USB connection is made.When this unit is ON, enable the USB connection with the USBitem of the MENU screen.The currently loaded song is saved before the USB connectionbecomes effective. When connected, the following screenappears on the display.After making a USB connection, you must turn the power on andenable the USB connection in the USB item of the MENU screen.This unit appears as an external drive named DP-32SD on thecomputer's display.Clicking on the DP-32SD drive will display the MUSIC, UTILITY,and AudioDepot folders.CAUTION• Be sure to use the included GPE248-120200-Z AC adaptorto supply power to this unit. Power cannot be supplied tothis unit via USB.• Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or otherwise cut thepower to the unit during data transfer. Doing so will causeall the data to be lost beyond recovery.• Do not change the names of folders inside the DP-32SD.NOTEThe UTILITY folder is used, for example, to update the systemsoftware used by the unit. In addition, do not delete or change thenames of individual files in the Song subfolder inside the MUSICfolder. You can, however, delete an entire Song folder if you nolonger need that song.