8–Connecting with a Computer

By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB cable, you can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unit to a computer, as well as transfer audio files on the computer to the SD card in the unit.

This unit can handle audio files of the following formats (only stereo files).

MP3: 32–320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz

WAV: 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit

Computer

USB

CAUTION

You cannot use this unit’s other functions when it is connected to a computer by USB.

When connected, "connected... USB" appears on the screen of the recorder.

If an SD card is not properly inserted before making the USB connection, "Can't Save Data" appears on the screen.

This unit appears on the computer screen as external volume named "DR-100."

Transferring files to a computer

1Click the "DR-100" drive on the computer screen to show the "MUSIC" and "UTILITY" folders.

2Open the "MUSIC" folder and drag and drop the files that you want to transfer to the computer to destinations of your choice.

Transferring files from a computer

1Click the "DR-100" drive on the computer screen to show the "MUSIC" and "UTILITY" folders.

2Drag and drop files on the computer that you want to transfer to the unit to the "MUSIC" folder.

TIP

•You can manage the MUSIC folder from the computer.

•You can create subfolders in the MUSIC folder up to the second level for use with this unit. The

DR-100 cannot recognize subfolders and audio files on the third level or below.

The MUSIC and UTILITY folders are in the "DR-100" drive.

Connecting a computer

Confirm that an SD card is properly inserted into the unit, and use the included USB cable to connect this unit with a computer.

Disconnecting from a computer

Before disconnecting the USB cable, use the proper procedures for your computer to unmount the "DR-100" (as an external drive). The recorder will automatically restart.

See the computer’s operation manual for instructions about how to unmount an external drive.

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