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The recording files are stored on the SD cards.
Depending on the SD card capacity, the card is formatted with
the FAT16 or FAT32 file system.
SD card capacity
512MB to 2GB
FAT16
Above 2GB
FAT32
Moreover, this unit is compatible with SD card write protect
function, so you can write-protect your cards to prevent
accidental deletions by formatting them. (See "About write-pro-
tected SD cards" on page 26.)
When an SD card is inserted, the unit performs a mounting
process and then enables the SD card use. At this time, if the
inserted SD card has not been formatted by this unit, a message
appears prompting you to format it.
If the inserted SD card has no setup files stored in it, a message
appears prompting you to create a setup file.
When an SD card is ejected, the unit performs an unmount
process and then a No Card message appears.
CAUTION
• The ejection during recording is not supported.
• The format operation cannot be undone.
NOTE
• The FAT (File Allocation Table) format is a disk format that
can be read by a computer.
• SD and SDHC cards that are at least 512MB in size can be
used.
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this
unit can be found on our web site.
Please access to a product page of this product from the
TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com) to find the list or
contact the TASCAM customer support service.
12 - SD Card Management
File system
Quick formatting an SD card
Use the
item to quickly format an SD card.
QUICK FORMAT
Using QUICK FORMAT erases all files on the card and automati-
cally creates new MUSIC, UTILITY, and AudioDepot folders, as well
as the dp-24.sys file that is necessary to use the SD card with this
unit.
CAUTION
This operation erases all the data from the SD card. This
operation cannot be undone.
Confirm that you will not lose important data before quick
formatting a card.
1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to
open the
screen.
MENU
2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)
buttons to select (green highlight)
the F4 (t) button.
The Quick Format/Full Format selection screen appears.
3. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select
press the F4 (t) button.
A confirmation message (
QUICK FORMAT
4. Press the F2 (
) button to execute the quick format.
YES
If you want to cancel the quick format, press the F1 (
button.
5. Once the quick format is completed, the display returns to
the
screen.
FORMAT
NOTE
When a card is formatted, a song is automatically created in
the MUSIC folder.
, and then press
FORMAT
and
QUICK FORMAT
) appears.
)
NO
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