10-Connecting With A Computer; Transferring Files To A Computer; Transferring Files From A Computer; Disconnecting From A Computer - Tascam DR-05 Reference Manual

By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB
cable, you can transfer audio files on the microSD card
in the unit to a computer, as well as transfer audio files
on the computer to the microSD card in the unit.
This unit can handle audio files of the following
formats.
MP3: 32k-320kbps, 44.1k/48kHz
WAV: 44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24 bit
PC
NOTE
Instead of using USB to connect the DR-05 and a
computer, you can also conduct the same operations
by removing the microSD card from the DR-05 and
connecting it directly to a computer that has a built-in
microSD card slot or by using a card reader.
CAUTION
• You cannot use this unit' s other functions when it is
connected to a computer by USB.
• The unit should be connected directly with the computer
instead of via a USB hub.
When the unit is connected through USB after being
turned on, or when the unit is turned on after being
connecting through USB, the USB SELECT screen
appears to choose between bus power supply or data
transmission through USB.
Use the + or − button to select STORAGE, and press the
7 button to connect the unit with the computer for
data transmission. The message of "USB connected"
appears in the display.
Make sure that the microSD card is inserted properly.
10–Connecting with a Computer
USB (mini B)
NOTE
If the USB cable is connected to the unit when batteries
has been installed, the power is supplied from the USB
port (USB bus power prioritized).
If a microSD card is not properly inserted before
making the USB connection, "Can't Save Data" appears
on the screen.
If you open the "Computer" directory, this unit will
appear as an external drive named "DR-05".

Transferring files to a computer

1 Click the "DR-05" 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-05" 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 MUSIC folder from the computer.
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You can create subfolders in the MUSIC folder up to the
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second level for use with this unit. The DR-05 cannot
recognize subfolders and audio files on the third level or
below.
• Since you can set the DR-05 to only play the 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 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-05"
(as an external drive).
The power turns off after disconnecting the USB cable.
See the computer's operation manual for instructions
about how to unmount an external drive.
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