11 Usb/File Management; Managing Different File Types - Kenwood TS-890S Instruction Manual

11 USB/FILE MANAGEMENT

Managing Different File Types

The following data can be stored as files on this transceiver.
• Settings data of the transceiver
• Settings data of TX and RX equalizers
• Audio data of manual and full-time recordings
• Audio data of timer recordings
• Screen capture image data (can be stored but cannot be
displayed on this transceiver)
• CW, RTTY and PSK communication log data
• KNS communication log data (can be stored but cannot be
displayed on this transceiver)
Destination for Saving Files
Files are stored in the built-in memory of the transceiver (maximum
capacity of 1 GB) in the default setting. However, settings can be
changed for files to be saved to a USB flash drive that is connected
to the transceiver.
Copying Files Stored in the Built-in Memory to an
External Source
Files that are stored in the built-in memory of the transceiver can
be copied to a PC that is connected to this transceiver via a USB
cable.
Folder Configuration of the Built-in Memory
When copying files to a PC via a USB cable, the built-in memory
of the transceiver is recognized on the PC as a removable device
with the name "TS-890". The folder configuration of the "TS-890"
removable device is as follows.
TS-890
CAPTURE
Folder for captured image files
DECODE
CW Folder for CW communication log files
Folder for FSK communication log files
FSK
PSK Folder for PSK communication log files
KNS_LOG Folder for KNS communication log files
RX_REC Folder for audio files of manual and constant recordings
SETTINGS
Folder for settings data files
DATA
RX_EQ Folder for RX equalizer data files
TX_EQ Folder for TX equalizer data files
Folder for audio files of timer recordings
TIMER_REC
.
All the folders above are read-only files. They cannot be
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edited or deleted on the PC.
Among the folders above, only those selected by the
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operations in "Copying Files to a
appear under "TS-890" removable device.
Folder Configuration of the USB Flash Drive
KENWOOD
TS-890
Folder for captured image files
CAPTURE
DECODE
CW Folder for CW communication log files
Folder for FSK communication log files
FSK
Folder for PSK communication log files
PSK
IMAGE Folder for screen saver image files
Folder for KNS communication log files
KNS_LOG
Folder for audio files of manual and full-time recordings
RX_REC
SETTINGS
Folder for settings data files
DATA
Folder for RX equalizer data files
RX_EQ
Folder for TX equalizer data files
TX_EQ
TIMER_REC Folder for audio files of timer recordings
.
Image Files for Use as Screen Savers
Write image files to be used as screen savers (Type 3) in advance
to the "Folder for screen saver image files (IMAGE)" of the USB
flash drive such as via a PC before loading them into the built-in
memory of the transceiver.
Saving Files (For Both USB Flash Drive and Built-in
Memory)
• When the date and time are not configured in the CLOCK menu,
• A maximum number of 255 files can be stored in each folder.
• If the USB flash drive is write-protected when writing files to the
Compatible USB Flash Drives
• This transceiver does not come supplied with a USB flash drive.
• The USB flash drive needs to be formatted by this transceiver
• When formatting is performed, any file that exists on the USB
• When a compatible USB flash drive is connected to this
• If multiple USB flash drives are connected to this transceiver at
PC" (see 11-4) will
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For more details on the method of configuration, please
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refer to "Configuring the Screen
the recorded date and time when the file is saved is determined
with the timing at which this transceiver is powered on as
January 1, 2018, 0:00.
When trying to save files that exceed this number, an error
occurs and a screen showing "Insufficient Memory Size" is
displayed.
USB flash drive, an error occurs and a screen showing
"Insufficient Memory Size" is displayed.
Use a commercially available USB flash drive.
before it can be used. After formatting is complete, a folder is
automatically created in the USB flash drive. (Formatted to
FAT32)
flash drive will be erased. To prevent data from being lost, back
up the necessary files to devices such as a PC before
formatting.
transceiver, any data that is not found in the folder configuration
will be automatically created.
the same time, only the first USB flash drive that is recognized
can be used.
A USB flash drive and USB keyboard can also be
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connected at the same time via a USB hub.
The USB-A connector of this transceiver supports the
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USB 1.1 standard. The USB flash drive is capable of
running at the Full Speed (maximum 12 Mbps) transfer
rate.
We do not provide guarantee with regard to the operation
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and power supply of all USB devices that are
commercially available.
When using an extension cable, make use of one that
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complies with the USB standard with a length not longer
than 3 m.
If the power consumption of the connected device
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exceeds the allowable current of this transceiver (0.5 A),
a "USB bus power error screen" is displayed.
This transceiver does not support security-enabled USB
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flash drives.
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