TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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9 – Connecting with a Computer
By connecting this unit with a computer using a commercial-
ly-available USB cable, you can transfer audio files on the SD
card in the unit to a computer, as well as transfer audio files on
the computer to the SD card in the unit.
This unit can handle audio files of the following formats.
WAV (BWF):
44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz, 16/24-bit
MP3:
44.1/48kHz, 128/192/256/320kbps
NOTE
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We recommend connecting this unit to a computer that
supports USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class.
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Instead of using USB to connect the unit and a computer,
you can also conduct the same operations by removing
the SD card from the unit and connecting it directly to a
computer that has a built-in SD card slot or by using a card
reader.
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Both WAV and BWF files use the same "
.wav
" extension.
1. Use a USB cable (A to Micro-B) to connect a computer to the
unit's USB port.
Micro-B USB plug
Computer
CAUTION
The unit should be connected directly with the computer
instead of via a USB hub.
2. Select the
SYSTEM
screen
USB STORAGE
item, and press
the ENTER/MARK button to open a screen confirming
connection with the computer. (See “Basic menu operation
3. Select
YES
to continue execution or select
NO
to cancel. Then,
press the ENTER/MARK button.
The unit enters USB storage mode and connects with the
computer
Make sure that the SD card is inserted in the unit properly.
4. This unit appears on the computer as an external drive
named “DR-100MKIII" (if the card was formatted by this
unit).
NOTE
Power is supplied from the USB port if the USB cable is
connected to the unit even if it contains batteries. (USB bus
power is prioritized.)
Transferring files to a computer
1. Click the "DR-100MKIII" drive on the computer screen to
show the "MUSIC" and "UTILITY" folders.
2. Open the "MUSIC" folder and drag and drop the files that
you want to transfer to the computer to destinations of your
choice.
Transferring files from a computer
1. Click the "DR-100MKIII" drive on the computer screen to
show the "MUSIC" and "UTILITY" folders.
2. Copy the audio files on the computer that you want to the
"MUSIC" folder.
TIP
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You can manage the "
MUSIC
" folder from the computer.
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You can create subfolders in the "
MUSIC
" folder up to the
second level for use with this unit. Subfolders can be made
to two levels. The unit cannot recognize subfolders and
audio files on the third level or below.
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If you name the subfolders and music files, these names will
appear on the screen of this unit.
Disconnecting from a computer
Before disconnecting the USB cable, use the proper procedures
for your computer to unmount the unit (as an external drive).
See the computer’s operation manual for instructions about
how to unmount an external volume.
Press the ENTER/MARK button to disconnect from the
computer and return to the Home Screen.
