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TASCAM DP-008EX
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12 – Exchanging Data with a Computer
By connecting this unit with a computer using the
included USB cable you can backup song data on this
unit’s SD card to the computer and restore backed-up
song data from the computer. Moreover, you can
export track files and stereo master files from a song
to a computer and import audio files on the computer
to the unit.
Backed-up data can be restored to a different
DP-008EX unit than the one that created it. In this
way, files can be freely exchanged between DP-008EX
units, making it easy to add additional recordings or
mix existing recordings in a different location.
CAUTION
Instead of using the USB connection, if you want
to remove an SD card from this unit and back-up
its data by connecting it directly to a computer (or
using a card reader), always turn the unit’s power
off (put in standby) before removing the card.
NOTE
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The MTR partitions where song files are stored
cannot be directly accessed from a computer.
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In this chapter, “computer” refers to a Windows or
Macintosh computer connected to this unit. (See
“Supported operating systems” on page 75.)
The following types of data can be transferred from
this unit to a computer.
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Entire songs
You can transfer the data for an entire song from
the unit’s BACKUP directory on the FAT partition
to a computer. This operation is called “backup.”
In addition, data backed-up on a computer can
be transferred to the BACKUP directory on the
FAT partition, and then restored as song data. This
operation is called “restore.”
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WAV format tracks
You can convert tracks to WAV files and export them
to a computer. You can also import WAV files from a
computer.
These WAV files are stored on the WAVE directory of
this unit’s FAT partition.
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Stereo master files
Stereo master files can be transferred as stereo WAV
files from the WAVE directory on the FAT partition of
this unit to a computer.
Only export is possible.
Supported operating systems
You can connect this unit to computers with the
following operating systems.
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Windows
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
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Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.2 or later
When this unit is connected to a computer, the
computer recognizes it as a removable disk. There is
no need for a special driver.
NOTE
Data transfer between this unit and a computer
occurs at USB 2.0 speed (maximum). Data can
still be transferred if the computer connection is
USB1.1, but it will be slower. In addition, to assure
USB 2.0 speed, use the included cable or a cable
that meets USB 2.0 standards.
Connecting with a computer
To use the FAT partition of this unit, the unit must be
connected to a computer by USB. When connected
by USB, this unit’s record, playback and other recorder
operations cannot be used.
To connect with a computer, connect the USB port on
the right side panel of the unit with a USB port on the
computer using the included USB cable. It does not
matter whether you turn the unit’s power ON before
or after the USB connection is made.
If the USB connection is made while this unit’s power
is ON, the currently loaded song is saved before the
USB connection becomes active and the following
screen appears on the display.
If you turn the unit’s power ON after making the USB
connection, the screen above appears right away.
The unit appears as an external drive named
“DP-008EX” on the computer’s display.
Click the “DP-008EX” drive on the computer to view
the “BACKUP”, “WAVE “ and “UTILITY” folders in the FAT
partition of the DP-008EX.