Disconnecting The Unit From A Computer; Transferring Files From A Computer; Using As A Usb Audio Interface; The Audio I/F Screen Will Open - Tascam DR-40X Reference Manual

12 – USB Connections

Disconnecting the unit from a computer

Before disconnecting the computer and the unit, use the
proper procedures for the computer to unmount the unit,
and press the . button.
Press the . button to disconnect from the computer and
return to the Home Screen.

Transferring files from a computer

1.
Click the "DR-40X" 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
i You can manage the "MUSIC" folder from the computer.
i You can create subfolders in the "MUSIC" folder up to
the second level for use with this unit. Only two levels
of folders can be created. This unit cannot recognize
subfolders and audio files on the third level or below.
i Since you can set this unit to only play the contents of a
specific folder, you can organize tracks into genres, artists
or other categories as you like.
i If you name the subfolders and music files, these names
will appear on the screen of this unit.
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Using as a USB audio interface

By connecting this unit with a computer using a USB cable,
you can use it as a USB audio interface.

The AUDIO I/F screen will open.

When the unit is off
1.
Connect the computer and the unit with a USB cable,
and turn the unit on to open the USB screen.
2.
Use the + or − button to select (highlight) AUDIO I/F,
and press the ENTER/MARK button.
The AUDIO I/F screen will open.
When the unit is on
When operating on batteries, connect the unit and the
computer with a USB cable
1.
Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2.
Use the + or − button to select USB, and press the
ENTER/MARK button to open the USB screen.
3.
Use the + or − button to select (highlight) AUDIO I/F,
and press the ENTER/MARK button.
The AUDIO I/F screen will open.