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Connecting to your PC
Connecting to your PC using the docking station
The “Standard” version of the DS-5500 does not include the docking station
(optional).
Place the recorder in the docking station
1
Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.
2
Connect the USB cable to the docking station as shown in the
illustration.
3
Set the recorder in the docking station.
• [Remote (Composite)] or [Remote (Storage)] is displayed on the
recorder if the USB cable is connected.
• If the AC adapter is connected as well, power will be supplied from the
AC adapter.
Disconnecting from your PC
Windows
1
Click [
] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of
the screen. Click [
Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device
].
• The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used.
2
Confirm that the status indicator light turns off before
disconnecting the USB cable.
Macintosh
1
Drag and drop the recorder’s drive icon for this recorder
displayed on the desktop to the Recycle Bin icon.
2
Confirm that the status indicator light turns off before
disconnecting the USB cable.
Notes
• NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the status
indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.
• Never touch the contact points at the bottom of the docking station, as this
may cause a bad connection.
• With a PC connected, the recorder cannot be operated with the Foot
Switch. When connecting the recorder to a PC via the docking station,
remove the Foot Switch.