TASCAM 2488neo 13
2 − Setting up and basic knowledge
Before using this unit, please read and understa nd the fun-
damental principles explained in this sect ion
This unit records audio data and other song i nformation
on an 80GB internal hard disk that is divided i nto multiple
partitions. The so-called “FAT partition” is an 8GB parti-
tion in FAT-32 format dedicated to file exchange. This par-
tition is used to exchange files between the unit and a com -
puter connected by USB, and cannot be used for recording
or playback. This partition can only be accessed: when
using a USB connection for backup and restoration opera-
tions, WAV file import and export, and SMF import.
The rest of the hard disk is divided into multiple partitions
for storing songs. Since these partitions use TASCAM’s
own format, they are named “TASCAM partitions.” The
sizes of these partitions are set when they are cre ated. The
maximum number of TASCAM partitions is four (see
“Reformatting TASCAM partitions” on page 80).
Choose the partition that you want to work in by using the
SELECT item in the DISK menu. The selected partition is
the “active” partition. Only one par tition can be active at a
time. Inactive partitions cannot be a ccessed until you make
them active.
Hard disk and partitions
Selecting the active partition
Select a partition using these procedures.
1 With the transport stopped, press the MENU ke y.
The MENU screen appears.
You should always use the SHUT DOWN key before turn-
ing off the 2488neo.
The 2488neo contains a hard disk which is used to store your
song data. If you simply turn off the unit using the p ower
switch, there may be some data in the 2488neo’s memory
which hasn’t been written to disk and you will therefore lose
that data when you turn off the unit.
1 Press and hold down the SHUT DOWN key for two
or three second. The red indicator lights, and the
display shows a message Are you sure? .
2 Press the YES/ENTER key.
The HD indicator (orange) flashes as data is written
to the hard disk (the display also shows this process).
When all data is written to the hard disk, t he SHUT
DOWN indicator flashes red.
The display shows SHUT DOWN COMPLETE.
3 Use the power switch at the rear of the 2488neo to
turn off the unit.