File Management
Automatic Flag Clearing
The 744T can be set to clear the flag bit of copied files automatically. When enabled in the
File:CopyFlagControl menu, all files copied internally by the 744T, but not via FireWire, will have their flag bits cleared on the original file.
Folders
Files generated by the 744T are placed in either the root SOUNDDEV folder or a daily
•Single folder - all files are placed in a SOUNDDEV folder. This is appropriate for
•Daily folder - a new folder is generated in the SOUNDDEV folder each calendar day. All files recorded on that day are placed within it. The daily folder is made based on the onboard clock and used the syntax of “YxxMxxDxx, where Y is year, M is month, and D is day.
•Daily folder w/take reset - same as daily folder, with the file take number reset when a new daily folder is generated (at 12:00a).
File Time and Date
Similar to a computer file system, all files recorded by the 744T are stamped with the time and date of file generation. To ensure that accurate time and file generation date are written with each file, make certain that the system time and date are accurately set.
File time and date and time code are unrelated.
1.Enter the TIME/DATE:Set menu.
2.Set the current time and date using the navigation below.
soft keys increment and decrement time and date, controller can be turned, as well
advances to the next selection
returns to the previous setting
Once set, the time and date clock will be kept while the removable rechargeable battery is attached. If it is removed the internal AA NiMH time code battery maintain the date for up to 5 days.
File Size Maximum
The 744T data volumes (internal hard drive and CF) are formatted and write to FAT32 file structures. This structure allows these drives to directly mount in a wide variety of computer platforms, including Windows and Mac OS. Using the FireWire connection both internal drives (internal hard drive and CF) appear as external FAT32 volumes.
Windows XP has a limitation on FAT32 drive formatting; XP can format a FAT32 volume to a maximum of 32 GB, however it can read FAT32 volumes as large as 2 TB.
FAT32 has a maximum file size limitation of 4 GB. While it is possible to have thousands of files on the 744T medium(s), the largest any single file may be is 4 GB. The 744T automatically splits an audio file before the 4 GB size is reached and begins writing to a new file. When joined in an editing program, these files match seamlessly with no samples lost. The 744T has
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