TASCAM DR-100MKII
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7 – Connecting with a Computer
By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB
cable, you can transfer audio les on the SD card in the
unit to a computer, as well as transfer audio les on the
computer to the SD card in the unit.
This unit can handle audio les of the following formats
(only stereo les).
MP3: 32 kbps – 320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz
WAV: 44.1/48/96 (HS mode) kHz, 16/24 bit
Connecting a computer
Conrm that an SD card is properly inserted into the unit,
and use the included USB cable to connect this unit with a
computer.
Mini-B
USB plug
Computer
USB
When connected, "
connected... USB
" appears on the
screen of the recorder.
This unit appears on the computer screen as external
volume named DR-100MK2.
NOTE
You cannot use this unit’s other functions when it is
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connected to a computer by USB.
Instead of connecting to a computer by USB, you can
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conduct the same operations by removing the SD
card from the recorder and loading it on the computer
directly or by using a card adaptor.
If an SD card is not properly inserted before making the
•
USB connection, "
Can't Save Data
" appears on the
screen.
Transferring files to a computer
1 Click the DR-100MK2 drive on the computer screen to
show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders.
2 Open 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
1 Click the DR-100MK2 drive on the computer screen to
show the MUSIC and UTILITY folders.
2 Drag and drop files on the computer that you want
to transfer to the unit to the MUSIC folder.
TIP
You can manage the
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MUSIC folder from the computer.
You can create subfolders in the
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MUSIC folder up to
the second level for use with this unit. The DR-100MKII
cannot recognize subfolders and audio files on the third
level or below.
Since you can set the DR-100MKII to only play the
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contents of a specific folder, you can organize tracks into
genres, artists or other categories as you like.
If you name the subfolders and music tracks, these
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names will appear on the screen of this unit.
Disconnecting from a computer
Before disconnecting the USB cable, use the proper
procedures for your computer to unmount the DR-100MK2
(as an external drive). Then, disconnect the USB cable. The
power turns o.
See the computer’s operation manual for instructions
about how to unmount an external drive.