Tascam DP-32SD Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DP-32SD 6513 - Exchanging Data with a ComputerDisconnectingFollow these procedures to disconnect the USB connectioncorrectly.CAUTIONWhen transferring data, do not disconnect the unit or removethe USB cable. Doing so could cause data on the computer orthis unit to be damaged.NOTEWhen disconnecting from a computer, the procedure on thecomputer might be called “eject”, “unmount” or “remove”.ª Disconnecting from Windows computersWhen using Windows 8 (including 8.1), Windows 7, WindowsVista or Windows XP, follow the procedures below to disconnect.A PC card icon and arrow appear in the taskbar (usually at thebottom right of the screen).1. Left click on this icon to open a pop-up bar. Click on thispop-up bar to disconnect this unit from the computer.2. After a message appears on the computer screen saying thatthe unit can be disconnected, press the applicable functionkey to disconnect it from the computer. After that, unplugthe USB cable.The Home screen opens on the display.CAUTIONIf a message appears on the computer screen sayingthat this unit cannot be disconnected safely, do notdisconnect the USB cable.Close all the computer programs and windows that areaccessing files on this unit, and then try the operationagain.ª Disconnecting from Macintosh computers1. Drag the DP-32SD icon that represents this unit to the Trash,or use Command + E to eject the DP-32SD.TIPDepending on the OS version and settings you might also be ableto eject the DP-32SD icon by clicking on an eject icon next to it in aFinder window or by using a control key.2. After the DP-32SD icon disappears from the display, pressthe function key to disconnect this unit and the computer.After that, unplug the USB cable.The Home screen opens on the display.Track import and exportYou can import and export individual tracks between acomputer and this unit using the AudioDepot folder.Files must be WAV files (with the “.WAV” extension) to beimported/exported as tracks.You can import both mono and stereo files, and export monofiles.If you want to import an audio file of a different format into thisunit, you must convert it to a WAV file first.Importing tracks1. Connect the unit to a computer. (See “Connecting to acomputer” on page 64.)2. Use the computer to copy WAV files to the AudioDepot folderon the SD card in this unit.NOTEThe files to be copied must have single-byte alphanumeric characternames. If you try to copy a file with double-byte characters, itcannot be imported because the file name will not appear on thedisplay in step 6 below,.3. Disconnect the unit properly from the computer, and thenunplug the USB cable. (See “Disconnecting” on page 65.)4. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.5. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)buttons to select (highlight green) AUDIO DEPOT, andthen press the F4 (t) button.WAV files that can be imported appear.6. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons toselect the WAV file that you want to import, and then pressthe F1 (IMPORT) button.Empty tracks that can be imported appear.NOTE• If you are trying to import a WAV file with attributes that do notmatch the current song, an error pop-up message appears. Forexample, this occurs if the current song is 44.1 kHz and you try toimport a 48 kHz WAV file. If there is no file that can be imported,FILE NOT FOUND appears.• When the file name is short, spaces appear after the file name,but those spaces are not included in the actual file name.