Sound Devices 744T - Manual (Page 62)

744T User Guide and Technical Information
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v. 2.67 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.
File Transfer Using FireWire
FireWire port
FireWire cable - 744T to computer
The 744T’s FireWire (IEEE-1394) port makes transfering of recorded files to a computer quick and
easy. When connected to a computer, the internal hard drive and CompactFlash card of the 744T will
mount to a Mac OS X or Windows computer as a local, removable mass storage volume. Using Mac
Finder, Windows Explorer, or any other file utility, files can be copied, read, and deleted directly to
and from the 744T hard drive.
It is best practice to copy original audio files from the original recorded medium to another volume before
editing.
To mount the 744T to a computer via FireWire:
1. Stop all playback and recording activity.
2. Interconnect the 744T to a FireWire-enabled computer using an appropriate FireWire cable. No drivers
are required if the computer meets the requirements listed in Specifications.
3. Make certain that within the FIREWIRE: CONNECTION Setup Menu item COMPUTER/CONNECT has been
selected.
4. The 744T will now show the screen below when successfully connected via FireWire. When connected,
all audio functionality of the 744T is defeated.
5. Navigate the drives on the computer and copy all needed audio to local storage.
To avoid possible directory corruption on the 744T hard drive, always properly dismount the unit
from the operating system. On Mac platforms, drag the drive icons to the trash. On Windows plat-
forms, use the “Disconnect External Media” icon in the system tray.