Tascam FW-1884 - Manual (Page 6)

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Installing the FW­1884 Drivers
PC
Reminder: When presented with the Windows Logo testing warning, click
through it by clicking on the “Continue Anyway” button.
o Note: Due to the required installation of a Microsoft Hotfix (also called a
“QFE”), drivers must be installed using the provided installer. Separate
Windows driver files are not provided on the CD.
o Note: After installation of the driver software it may take the Windows
Plug & Play process a few moments to recognize the FW­1884.
o Note: In the event that the Windows Plug & Play process does not detect
the FW­1884 after running the installer, the driver installation may be
completed from the Windows Device Manager as described below:
1. Go to the Start menu, select Control Panel then double click
System.
2. Click on the Hardware tab then click on the Device Manager
button.
3. You should see a yellow icon representing the FW­1884. Right
click on it and choose Update Driver.
4. Follow the instructions in the Hardware Update Wizard.
Mac
o Note: OMS 2.3.8 for Mac OS9 is included on the FW­1884 CD.
o Note: Users of Digital Performer 3.x should remove the Digigram VX
ASIO driver from their Performer ASIO folder as it has been shown to
conflict with the FW­1884 ASIO driver.
o Note: Some USB MIDI interfaces have been shown to interfere with
FireWire MIDI. If you experience MIDI communication problems with
your FW­1884 and you have a USB MIDI interface, try disconnecting the
USB device.
Early G4
Some testers have reported computer freezes when using the FW­1884 with the 400MHz
G4. This early G4 had a different motherboard than later models. Later model G4s
tested without problem. At the time of this writing there is no solution or workaround.
Hidden Key Functions
Hidden key shortcuts are included in their appropriate manual sections. They are also all
available at the end of the Owner’s Manual in Section 7.3.