File Transfer To Computer - Sound Devices 788T User Manual And Technical Information

788T/788T-SSD User Guide and Technical Information

File Transfer to Computer

The 788T's data transfer ports makes transferring recorded fi les to a computer quick and easy. When
connected to a computer, the 788T's internal drive and CompactFlash card will mount to a Mac OS
X or Windows computer as a local, removable mass storage volumes. Using Mac Finder, Windows
Explorer, or any other fi le utility, fi les can be copied, read, and deleted directly to and from the 788T
internal drive.
The 788T FireWire ports automatically detect whether the 788T is connected to a computer for
FireWire fi le transfer or to an external drive. The USB connection serves two purposes. It can be set
in the Setup Menu option
device or to connect to Wave Agent. When connected to Wave Agent a user can view 12-Track Meter-
ing, Time Code display, and perform record and stop commands from the computer.
for more details.
When connected to a computer for fi le transfer, the MENU and HDD keys are disabled. The 788T
remains functional in the areas listed below, thus permitting various operations including A/D and
D/A conversion, routing (mixing), recording to an external device, time code and sync generation
and monitoring.
It is best practice to copy original audio fi les from the original recorded medium to another volume before
editing.
To mount the 788T to a computer:
1. Stop all playback and recording activity.
2. Make certain the 788T battery is fully charged, or connect to external DC.
3. Connect the 788T to the host computer with a FireWire 400, FireWire 800, or USB cable. If connecting
with a USB cable make sure that the Setup Menu option FIREWIRE/USB: CONNECTION is set to Connect
as Mass Storage. No drivers are required if the computer meets the requirements.
5. If the 788T doesn't search for the computer connection, initialize the FireWire/USB connec-
tion by
Storage or simply press and hold the STOP key then press the HDD key. The 788T will enter File Trans-
fer mode, indicated by FIREWIRE/USB CONNECTION on the LCD display. All functions of the 788T are
stopped while the 788T is connected to a computer.
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v. 2.10 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
WORD / VID IN
DC IN
10-18V
MENU
SELECT 1 2 3
FW800 FW400 USB
ANALOG BAL LINE OUTS SYNC
BAL AES
OUT
PIN 4 + ( )
PIN 1 - ( )
UNBAL 5,6 4 1,2 3,4 TIMECODE WORD OUT
FireWire 800
FW800
FIREWIRE/USB: CONNECTION
• Analog and digital I/O
• Headphone monitoring
• Metering
• Input gain controls
• Input Mutes
entering the Setup Menu option FIREWIRE/USB: CONNECTION and select Connect as Mass
WORD / VID IN
DC IN
10-18V
MENU
SELECT 1 2 3
FW800 FW400 USB
ANALOG BAL LINE OUTS SYNC
BAL AES
OUT
PIN 4 + ( )
PIN 1 - ( )
WORD OUT
UNBAL 5,6 4 1,2 3,4 TIMECODE
FireWire 400
FW400
to connect to a computer as a mass storage
• Routing
• Time code
• Sync
• Battery charging
WORD / VID IN
DC IN
10-18V
MENU
SELECT 1 2 3
FW800 FW400 USB
ANALOG BAL LINE OUTS SYNC
BAL AES
OUT
PIN 4 ( ) +
PIN 1 ( ) -
UNBAL 5,6 4 1,2 3,4 TIMECODE WORD OUT
USB
USB
See Wave Agent
See Specifi cations.