Tascam DP-008 Song backup and restoration, Backing-upsongs

11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer

2After the icon disappears from the desktop, remove the USB cable.

This unit restarts and the Home Screen appears on the display.

Song backup and restoration

Song backup saves not only audio tracks, but also backs up editing data and other song data. Song restoration is the reverse of this process. In short, song data is transferred from the computer to the FAT partition of the unit and then used to restore the song.

Backing-up songs

Before starting a backup, check that the MTR partition that has the song that you want to backup is selected (see “Selecting the active partition” on page 36).

1When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.

2.Turn the DATA wheel to select DATA BACKUP. Press the F4 (¥) key to open the

DATA BACKUPmenu.

3Use the DATA wheel to select SONG BACKUP, and press the F4 (¥) key to open a song list.

4Turn the DATA wheel to select the song that you want to backup, and press the

F4 (NEXT) key.

A screen appears that allows you to set the

file name for the song being backed up.

5Use the Ô/ keys, the DATA wheel and the F3 (INS) and F4 (DEL) keys, to name the song (maximum of 8 charac- ters) (see “Editing names” on page 37).

6After setting the name, press the F2 (EXEC) key.

A backup copy of the song on the active partition is made on the FAT partition

(“.001” is added as an extension).

“Writing File” and an icon appear on the display.

When the backup is complete, the DATA BACKUPmenu reopens.

NOTE

If the open space necessary to back-up a songs is not available in the FAT partition, an error message appears. In this case, connect this unit and a computer, and erase unnecessary files on the partition using the computer to make enough open space.

7Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (see “Connecting with a computer” on page 71).

8Use the computer to copy backup files from the BACKUP directory on the FAT partition of the unit to the computer.

9After copying finishes, disconnect the unit from the computer using the proper procedures and then remove the USB cable (see “Disconnecting” on page 72).

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Contents

OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Page CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES Page 11 – Exchanging Data with a Diagram Overview of this unit About this manual Manual conventions Product parts Intellectual property rights About SD cards Precautions for use Cautions on installation Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit Playback and mixing Preparing to listen to the demo song Playing and mixing the demo song Page From recording to creating a master track Creating a new song Connecting and setting the input sources Adjusting the input level and monitoring Recording guitar to TRACK Listening to your recording Record guitar to TRACK Record vocals on TRACK Page Mixing the tracks Mastering the mix Page Page Shutting down the unit Top panel Page Front panel Rear panel Right side panel Bottom panel Home Screen Preparing the power and SD card Installing an SD card Preparing the power Connecting an AC adaptor (sold separately) Start-up& shutdown Starting up the unit Shutting down Formatting SD cards Recorder modes Connecting with other equipment Rear panel connections Right side panel connections Adjusting the contrast Setting the backlight Partitions and songs Selecting the active partition Editing names Loading a saved song Creating a new song Viewing song information Saving a song Copying songs Erasing songs Protecting songs Selecting the input source Phantom power Monitoring input signals About the OL indicators and level meters Using input EQ Assigning inputs Making the first recording Making additional recordings Mixdown Multitrack recording REC indicator settings Track pan and level settings Input selection and assignment Reverb Muting tracks Mastering Setting the end point Recording the master track Undoing operations (undo) Undoing the last operation (single undo) Undoing a previous operation (multi-undo) Erasing the operation history Punching in and out Using the foot switch to punch in/out Setting the foot switch polarity Bouncing tracks Using the bounce function Confirming the result Locate and search functions Direct locate function Fast forward/rewind search Repeat playback Setting IN and OUT points Editing IN/OUT points Using repeat playback Locating to the IN or OUT point Automatically punching in and out Setting the interval between repetitions Rehearsal Using auto punch in/out to record Overview of track editing Editing points Basic editing procedures Explanation of items COPY/PASTE COPY/INSERT MOVE/PASTE MOVE/INSERT OPEN (insert silence) CUT (remove part) SILENCE (part erase) CLEAN out (track erase) Metronome Tuner Chromatic tuner mode Oscillator mode Turning the power off automatically Viewing information Page Overview of partitions Reformatting MTR partitions Reformatting the FAT partition Initializing SD cards Supported operating systems Connecting with a computer Disconnecting Song backup and restoration Backing-upsongs Restoring songs Track import and export Importing tracks Exporting tracks Exporting a stereo master track Why can’t I hear any sound when I play back Why does the sound I'm recording sound distorted Why can’t I record Why can’t my computer “see” the unit files Page Page Audio input/output ratings Audio performance General Optional accessories Computer requirements Backup memory Dimensions Block diagram