Sound Devices 702T - Manual (Page 56)

702T 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 – FireWire
FireWire port
FireWire cable - 744T to computer
The 702T’s FireWire (IEEE-1394) port makes transfer of recorded files to a computer quick and easy.
When connected, the CompactFlash card of the 702T will mount to a Mac OS X or Windows comput-
er as a local, removable mass storage devices. Using Mac Finder, Windows Explorer, or any other file
utility, files can be copied, read, and deleted directly to and from the 702T Compact Flash card.
It is best practice to copy original sound files to the computer before editing.
To mount the 702T to a computer via FireWire:
1. Stop all playback and recording activity.
2. Interconnect the 702T 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 option
COMPUTER/CONNECT has been selected.
4. The 702T will now show the screen below when successfully connected via FireWire. When connected,
all audio functionality of the 702T is defeated.
5. Navigate the drives on the computer and copy all needed audio to local storage.
To avoid possible corruption of CompactFlash medium, always properly dismount the 702T 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.
To disconnect the 702T from FireWire:
1. Make certain that any software applications referencing the 702T are closed and that all file copy func-
tions to and from the 702T have been completed.