Tascam DM-3200 User Manual
2 – Basic operational concepts : CF cards
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TASCAM DM-3200 Owner’s Manual
CF cards
Make sure that you have a CF card with sufficient
space on it to hold the project (one with at least
32MB, such as the one supplied with the DM-3200,
is recommended).
space on it to hold the project (one with at least
32MB, such as the one supplied with the DM-3200,
is recommended).
The DM-3200 does not retain unsaved project data
when the power is turned off. Always save project
data before turning off the DM-3200. See “Shutting
down the DM-3200” on page 25. The capacity of the
card determines the number of projects that can be
stored on it (there is a maximum of 128 projects that
can be stored on one card).
when the power is turned off. Always save project
data before turning off the DM-3200. See “Shutting
down the DM-3200” on page 25. The capacity of the
card determines the number of projects that can be
stored on it (there is a maximum of 128 projects that
can be stored on one card).
The size of a project depends on the number of
library entries, and the amount and complexity of the
automation data which forms part of the project.
library entries, and the amount and complexity of the
automation data which forms part of the project.
Insert the card into the CF slot, pin socket edge first,
and the maker’s label towards the display (there is
often an arrow printed on the card which should
and the maker’s label towards the display (there is
often an arrow printed on the card which should
match the arrow printed on the DM-3200’s top
panel).
panel).
To eject a card, remove the TASCAM card cover, and
press the square eject button just below the card slot.
press the square eject button just below the card slot.
CAUTION
To avoid possible data loss or corruption, we strongly
recommend that you only remove cards while the DM-
3200 is turned off. No physical damage will be caused to
either the unit or the card if you insert or remove cards
with the power turned on, though.
recommend that you only remove cards while the DM-
3200 is turned off. No physical damage will be caused to
either the unit or the card if you insert or remove cards
with the power turned on, though.
Note that the TASCAM card slot cover may prevent you
from seeing whether a card is actually properly inserted
or not. Always make sure the card is properly inserted
after the mixer has been transported, or the eject but-
ton has accidentally been touched. We recommend
keeping the card cover in place at all times, to avoid
dust etc. contaminating the card slot contacts.
from seeing whether a card is actually properly inserted
or not. Always make sure the card is properly inserted
after the mixer has been transported, or the eject but-
ton has accidentally been touched. We recommend
keeping the card cover in place at all times, to avoid
dust etc. contaminating the card slot contacts.
Formatting a new card
Cards must be prepared before use (including the one
supplied with the DM-3200). Once formatted by the
DM-3200, the card is formatted in FAT16 format,
allowing it to be backed up easily to a personal com-
puter fitted with a CF card reader.
supplied with the DM-3200). Once formatted by the
DM-3200, the card is formatted in FAT16 format,
allowing it to be backed up easily to a personal com-
puter fitted with a CF card reader.
1
Enter the
UTILITY
screen, and jump to the
SYS-
TEM
page (you can continue pressing the
UTILITY
key until this page appears):
2
Move to the
CF CARD FORMAT
section, and use
the
ENTER
key to press the on-screen
FORMAT
button.
3
A popup appears asking if you are sure you
want to format the card. Press
want to format the card. Press
ENTER
to con-
tinue (at any point before formatting starts,
you can press a cursor key to exit).
you can press a cursor key to exit).
4
One more popup appears, reminding you that
the data on the card will be erased. Press
the data on the card will be erased. Press
ENTER
to continue with the format operation.
As the card is being formatted, a popup
appears.
appears.
NOTE
As this popup reminds you, the power to the DM-3200
should not be turned off while the formatting opera-
tion is taking place, otherwise the card will probably be
unreadable.
should not be turned off while the formatting opera-
tion is taking place, otherwise the card will probably be
unreadable.
•
When the card has been formatted, a
Completed
popup appears briefly. The card can then be
used.
used.
•
A failure in the formatting produces a message
inviting a retry. If a card cannot be reformat-
ted after a number of attempts, it is probably
faulty, and you are advised not to use this card
with the DM-3200.
inviting a retry. If a card cannot be reformat-
ted after a number of attempts, it is probably
faulty, and you are advised not to use this card
with the DM-3200.
Note that this screen also provides a number of other
features.
features.
• You can jump from here directly to the project
management (see “About projects and libraries” on
page 26) or the library management screens (see
“Library management” on page 30).
page 26) or the library management screens (see
“Library management” on page 30).
• The DM-3200 system date and time can be set here
Figure 2.18: Formatting a CF card