TASCAM GT-R1
3
CAUTION
When you updated the firmware, make sure that the
batteries have enough remaining power or use an optional
AC adapter (PS-P520). The program has been set so that
the update will not be conducted if battery power is
insufficient.
1 Download the most recent firmware from the
TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com).
2 Turn the unit’s power ON and use the included
USB cable to connect it with a computer. This
unit will be recognized as an external drive
(external storage device) by the computer.
3 Copy the downloaded firmware to the
UTILITY folder on the GT-R1.
4 After copying has completed, disconnect the
unit from the computer following the correct
procedures, remove the USB cable and turn the
unit power OFF.
5 While pressing and holding both the
MENU
and
¥
/
π
keys, turn the unit power ON.
The unit starts up in update mode, and the update file
appears on the screen.
NOTE
This screen shows a list of the firmware update files
•
inside the UTILITY folder of the unit. “No Update File”
appears if there is no update file in the UTILITY folder.
The screen shown is an example. The actual display
•
differs.
CAUTION
If this screen does not appear, turn the power OFF. Then
while pressing and holding both the MENU and
¥
/
π
keys, turn the unit’s power ON again. Continue to press
and hold the MENU and
¥
/
π
keys firmly until this screen
appears.
6 Select the firmware (highlight the item) then
press
¥
/
π
. The following screen appears.
The current version appears on the left and the updated
version appears on the right.
NOTE
The screen shown is an example. The actual display differs.
7 Press the
¥
/
π
key to start the update.
8 When the update is complete, the power turns
OFF automatically. Turn the power ON again.
9 Follow the “Confirmation of firmware version”
instructions above to check that the “System
Vers.” is now the most recent version of the
firmware.
This completes the procedure for updating this unit.
10 Connect to a computer with USB and delete
the firmware update from the unit’s UTILITY
folder.
Firmware update procedures
Confirmation of firmware version
Confirm the firmware version of your GT-R1 before
conducting a firmware update.
1 Turn the unit’s power ON.
2 Press the
MENU
key to open the
MENU
screen,
select "
INFORMATION
" and press the
¥
/
π
key.
3 Turn the wheel right to confirm the "System
Ver." displayed at the bottom.
You do not need to update the unit’s firmware if the version
shown is the same as or newer than the version that you
intend to use for the update.
GT-R1
Release Notes
