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TASCAM MP-VT1 11
By connecting the MP-VT1 to a computer, you can copy
music files (in MP3 format) from the computer to the
MP-VT1, erase files on the MP-VT1 and edit folders.
To transfer music files stored on a computer to the
MP-VT1, use the included USB cable to connect the
USB port on the unit to a computer USB port.
connected... USB appears on the MP-VT1 screen.
On the computer, you should find the unit shown as an
external drive named “MP-VT1.”
NOTE
When shipped from the factory, a copy of this
Owner’s Manual is stored in the MP-VT1 drive in PDF
format in the MANUAL folder. If you erase it, please
make a backup copy for future reference.
Connecting to a computer
Disconnecting from a computer
When disconnecting the MP-VT1 from a computer,
follow the procedures for your computer operating
system to dismount an external drive, and then discon-
nect the USB cable.
The MP-VT1 automatically restarts.
The MP-VT1 can play back MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer
III) format files. (See “File information page” on page
24.)
MP3 files are transferred from a computer by the USB
cable.
NOTE
RIFF format MP3 files with .wav extensions are not
supported. 44.1 kHz is the only supported sampling
frequency. MP3 files with other frequencies, includ-
ing 48 kHz and 32 kHz, are not supported.
Copying tracks from a computer
Preparing MP3 files on a computer
Use a software application to convert tracks from a CD
or other source into MP3 files on the computer.
NOTE
Most music importing software (e.g. iTunes) can
convert tracks from other formats to MP3s. However,
this software can probably also convert and import
into other formats. Please confirm that your soft-
ware is set to import tracks in MP3 format.
Procedures to copy tracks from a computer
1 Connect the MP-VT1 and the computer. (See
“Connecting to a computer” above.)
2 Click on the “MP-VT1” drive icon on the
computer to open it. There are two folders inside:
UTILITY and MUSIC.
3 Drag and drop MP3 files from the computer into
the MUSIC folder. The MP3 files appear in the
MUSIC folder when copying to the MP-VT1’s
memory is complete.
4 When finished copying files, from the computer,
follow the procedures for your computer
operating system to disconnect the MP-VT1, and
then disconnect the USB cable. The MP-VT1 auto-
matically restarts.
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• You can create subfolders inside the MUSIC folder.
Two levels of subfolders can be used. By setting
the unit to play tracks only in a selected folder, you
can categorize tracks or create folders for different
users, for example. (See “Setting the play area” on
page 15.)
• Give names to the sub folders and tracks as you
wish them to appear on the MP-VT1 screen. (MP3s
with ID3 tags will have Title information shown
instead of file names.)
• Subfolders and tracks 3 or more levels below will
not appear on the MP-VT1 and cannot be used with
the unit.
Moving MP3 files to the the MP-VT1
3 – Connections & MP3 Transfer