Tascam DR-701D Reference Manual

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TASCAM DR-701D 358 – Connecting with a ComputerBy connecting this unit with a computer using the USB cable,you can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unit to acomputer, as well as transfer audio files on the computer to theSD card in the unit.This unit can handle audio files of the following formats.WAV: 44.1/48/96/192kHz, 16/24-bitBWF: 44.1/48/96/192kHz, 16/24-bitConnect the included USBcablemicro-B USB plugComputerNOTE• We recommend connecting this unit to a computer thatsupports USB 2.0 high-speed mass storage.• Instead of using USB to connect the unit and a computer,you can also conduct the same operations by removingthe SD card from the unit and connecting it directly to acomputer that has a built-in SD card slot or by using a cardreader.• Both WAV and BWF files use the same “.wav” extension.CAUTION• You cannot use this unit’s other functions when it isconnected to a computer by USB and STORAGE is selected.• The unit should be connected directly with the computerinstead of via a USB hub.When the USB cable is connected while the unit is on and whenthe unit is turned on with the USB cable already connected, theUSB SELECT screen appears where you can choose betweenUSB bus power supply or computer connection.Turn the DATA dial to select STORAGE, and press theDATA dial to connect the unit with the computer. The USBconnected message appears on the display.Make sure that the SD card is inserted in the unit properly.NOTEPower is supplied from the USB port if the USB cable isconnected to the unit even if it contains batteries. (USB buspower is prioritized.)This unit appears on the computer as an external drive named“DR-701D” (if the card was formatted by this unit).Transferring files to a computer1. Click the “DR-701D” drive on the computer screen to showthe “SOUND” and “UTILITY” folders.2. Open the “SOUND” folder and drag and drop the files thatyou want to transfer to the computer to destinations of yourchoice.Transferring files from a computer1. Click the “DR-701D” drive on the computer screen to showthe “SOUND” and “UTILITY” folders.2. Drag and drop files on the computer that you want totransfer to the unit to the “SOUND” folder.TIP• You can manage the SOUND folder from the computer.• You can create subfolders in the SOUND folder. Subfolderscan be made to two levels. The unit cannot recognizesubfolders and audio files on the third level or below.• If you name the subfolders and music files, these names willappear on the screen of this unit.Disconnecting from a computerBefore disconnecting the USB cable, use the proper proceduresfor your computer to unmount the unit (as an external drive).The unit turns off (enters standby) after it completes itsshutdown process.See the computer’s operation manual for instructions abouthow to unmount an external drive.