Tascam MP-VT1 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM MP-VT1 11By.connecting.the.MP-VT1.to.a.computer,.you.can.copy.music.files.(in.MP3.format).from.the.computer.to.the.MP-VT1,.erase.files.on.the.MP-VT1.and.edit.folders..To.transfer.music.files.stored.on.a.computer.to.the.MP-VT1,.use.the.included.USB.cable.to.connect.the.USB.port.on.the.unit.to.a.computer.USB.port.connected... USB.appears.on.the.MP-VT1.screen..On.the.computer,.you.should.find.the.unit.shown.as.an.external.drive.named.“MP-VT1.”NOTE .When shipped from the factory, a copy of thisOwner’s Manual is stored in the MP-VT1 drive in PDFformat in the MANUAL folder. If you erase it, pleasemake a backup copy for future reference.Connecting to a computerDisconnecting from a computerWhen.disconnecting.the.MP-VT1.from.a.computer,.follow.the.procedures.for.your.computer.operating.system.to.dismount.an.external.drive,.and.then.discon-nect.the.USB.cable.The.MP-VT1.automatically.restarts.The.MP-VT1.can.play.back.MP3.(MPEG1.Audio.Layer.III).format.files..(See.“File.information.page”.on.page.24.)MP3.files.are.transferred.from.a.computer.by.the.USB.cable..NOTE .RIFF format MP3 files with .wav extensions are notsupported. 44.1 kHz is the only supported samplingfrequency. MP3 files with other frequencies, includ-ing 48 kHz and 32 kHz, are not supported.Copying tracks from a computerPreparing MP3 files on a computerUse.a.software.application.to.convert.tracks.from.a.CD.or.other.source.into.MP3.files.on.the.computer..NOTE .Most music importing software (e.g. iTunes) canconvert tracks from other formats to MP3s. However,this software can probably also convert and importinto other formats. Please confirm that your soft-ware is set to import tracks in MP3 format.Procedures.to.copy.tracks.from.a.computer1 Connect the MP-VT1 and the computer. (See“Connecting to a computer” above.)2 Click on the “MP-VT1” drive icon on thecomputer to open it. There are two folders inside:UTILITY and MUSIC.3 Drag and drop MP3 files from the computer intothe MUSIC folder. The MP3 files appear in theMUSIC folder when copying to the MP-VT1’smemory is complete.4 When finished copying files, from the computer,follow the procedures for your computeroperating system to disconnect the MP-VT1, andthen disconnect the USB cable. The MP-VT1 auto-matically restarts.TIP• You can create subfolders inside the MUSIC folder.Two levels of subfolders can be used. By settingthe unit to play tracks only in a selected folder, youcan categorize tracks or create folders for differentusers, for example. (See “Setting the play area” onpage 15.)• Give names to the sub folders and tracks as youwish them to appear on the MP-VT1 screen. (MP3swith ID3 tags will have Title information showninstead of file names.)• Subfolders and tracks 3 or more levels below willnot appear on the MP-VT1 and cannot be used withthe unit.Moving MP3 files to the the MP-VT13 – Connections & MP3 Transfer