Tascam DP-008 Track import and export, Restoring songs

11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer

CAUTION

NOTE

•If you use a computer to change the name of a song file that has been backed up, use no more than eight ordinary single-byte English letters and numbers.

•Do not change the file extension.

Restoring songs

Basically, restoring is the reverse of backing up. In short, transfer a backup file on a computer to this unit to restore a song.

1Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (see “Connecting with a computer” on page 71).

2Use the computer to copy backup files from the computer to the BACKUP directory on the FAT partition of the unit.

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

4After this unit restarts automatically, press MENU to open the MENUscreen.

5Turn the DATA wheel to select DATA BACKUPand press the F4 (¥) key.

DATA BACKUPscreen appears.

6Turn the DATA wheel to select SONG RESTORE, and press the F4 (¥) key.

An error message appears if there are no files on the FAT partition.

7Turn the DATA wheel to select the file that you want to restore, and press the F2 (EXEC) key.

The actual song name and a confirmation message (“Are you sure?”) appear.

NOTE

If the file name is short, spaces appear after the file name on the FAT partition, but those spaces are not included in the actual file name.

8Press the F3 (YES) key.

After the currently loaded song is saved, the song selected in step 6 is restored and loaded.

NOTE

If the open space on the card is insufficient, an error message appears.

9Press the HOME key to return to the

Home Screen.

The screen shows the backup files on the FAT partition.

Track import and export

You can import and export individual tracks between a computer and this unit’s FAT partition. Files that can be imported/exported as tracks must be WAV files (with the “.WAV” extension). You can import both mono and stereo files and export mono files. If you want to import audio into this unit that is of a different format, you must convert it to a

16-bit, 44.1-kHz mono/stereo WAV file first.

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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