Tascam DP-004 Instructions

Confirmation of firmware version
Confirm the firmware version of your DP-004 before
conducting a firmware update.
1 Turn the unit's power ON.
2 Press the key to open the
MENU
select "
INFORMATION
key.
3 When the INFORMATION screen appears,
press ( ) three times so the screen
F4
NEXT
changes to
F/W (4/4)
"System Version".
You do not need to update the unit's firmware if
the version shown is the same as or newer than the
version that you intend to use for the update.

Firmware update procedures

CAUTION
When you updated the firmware, make sure that the
batteries have enough remaining power or use an optional
AC adapter (PS-P520). The program has been set so that
the update will not be conducted if battery power is
insufficient.
1 Download the most recent firmware from the
TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com).
2 Turn the unit's power ON and use the included
USB cable to connect it with a computer. This
unit will be recognized as an external drive
(external storage device) by the computer.
3 Copy the downloaded firmware to the
UTILITY folder on the DP-004.
4 After copying has completed, disconnect the
unit from the computer following the correct
procedures, remove the USB cable and turn the
unit power OFF.
5 While pressing and holding both the
and keys, turn the unit power ON.
UN/REDO
The unit starts up in update mode, and the update file
appears on the screen.
NOTE
• This screen shows a list of the firmware update files
inside the UTILITY folder of the unit. "No Update File"
appears if there is no update file in the UTILITY folder.
2
TASCAM DP-004
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DP-004
screen,
MENU
" and press the (¥)
F4
to confirm the
REPEAT

Release Notes

• The screen shown is an example. The actual display
differs.
CAUTION
If this screen does not appear, turn the power OFF. Then
while pressing and holding both the REPEAT and UN/REDO
keys, turn the unit's power ON again. Continue to press
and hold the REPEAT and UN/REDO keys firmly until this
screen appears.
6 Select the firmware (highlight the item) using
(§) and (¶), then press
F1 F2
following screen appears.
The current version appears on the left and the
updated version appears on the right.
NOTE
The screen shown is an example. The actual display differs.
7 Press the ( ) key to start the update.
F3
YES
8 When the update is complete, the power turns
OFF automatically. Turn the power ON again.
9 Follow the "Confirmation of firmware version"
instructions above to check that the "System
Version" is now the most recent version of the
firmware.
This completes the procedure for updating this unit.
10 Connect to a computer with USB and delete
the firmware update from the unit's UTILITY
folder.
( ). The
F4
NEXT
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