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TASCAM DP-004
11–Exchanging Data with a Computer
Stereo master mix
A stereo master mix made on this unit can be
transferred to a computer as a stereo WAV file from
the WAVE directory on the FAT partition. Only
export is possible.
Supported operating systems
You can connect this unit to computers with the
following operating systems.
Microsoft OS
Windows 2000 (SP4 or later), Windows XP,
Windows Vista
Apple Computer OS
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.
CAUTION
When disconnecting this unit from the computer,
follow the correct procedures for your computer OS. If
these procedures are not followed correctly, data on
the FAT partition could be damaged (see “Connecting
with a computer” below).
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 the unit’s
power is ON, the currently loaded song is saved