Checking The Software/firmware Versions: Preparing

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Checking the software/firmware versions

Before beginning to update the software/firmware, check the software/firmware version of the US-16x08 being used.
For details about how to check the software/firmware version, See “INTERFACE page” in “6 – Using the Settings Panel” of the Reference
Manual.
Mac INTERFACE page

Windows INTERFACE page
Procedures for updating the computer software
Preparing
• If the latest software has already been installed, there is no need to update it. Use it as is.
• Run Windows Update to use the latest system version.
• Disconnect all cables from the unit except for the power cord.
• Set the phantom power switch to off.
Updating the Windows driver and the Mac Settings Panel

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1. Download the latest driver for the operating system you are
using from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) NOTE
and save it on the computer to be used with the unit. • Depending on the Gatekeeper setting, a warning message
2. Open the saved driver (zip file) on, for example, the might appear during installation. For information about
computer desktop. Gatekeeper, see “Note about Gatekeeper” of the Reference
Manual.
3. After uncompression, double-click the “TASCAM_
US-16x08_x.xx.exe” (“x.xx” is the number of driver version) 1. Download the latest Settings Panel for the operating system
file to automatically start the installer software. you are using from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.
com/) and save it on the computer to be used with the unit.
4. After this, follow the installation procedures in “Installing the
2. Double-click “US-16x08_x.xx.dmg” (“x.xx” is the number of
dedicated driver for Windows” in the Owner's Manual. software version), which is the saved disk image file for the
Settings Panel, and double-click “US-16x08.pkg” inside the
folder that opens.
NOTE
Depending on the computer’s settings, the downloaded ZIP
file might not have opened automatically. In this case, unzip
the ZIP file to access the disk image file.
3. When the installer starts, click the “Continue” button.
4. After this, follow the installation procedures in “Installing the
Settings Panel for Mac OS X” in the Owner's Manual.
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Procedures for updating the firmware
Preparing
• Before updating firmware, follow the instructions in the • If the latest firmware has already been installed, there is no
Owner's Manual to install the following. need to update it. You can use it as is.
Windows : Windows driver • Disconnect all cables from the unit except for the power
Mac : Settings Panel application cord.
• Set the phantom power switch to off.
This document assumes that the above software has already
been installed.
Downloading the firmware updater

88 For Windows 88 For Mac
1. Download the firmware updater (as a ZIP file) for the 1. Download the firmware updater (as a ZIP file) for the
operating system you are using from the TEAC Global Site operating system you are using from the TEAC Global Site
(http://teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer. (http://teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer.
2. Uncompress the saved ZIP file on the desktop or other
NOTE
location to create the updater execution file (exe file).
Depending on the computer’s settings, the downloaded ZIP
file might not have opened automatically. In this case, unzip
the ZIP file to access the disk image file.
Connecting
• Use a USB cable to connect the unit and the computer. • Confirm that the USB indicator on the unit is lit.
Updating the firmware

88 For Windows NOTE
1. Double-click the “US-16x08_FirmwareUpdater.exe” • If the current firmware version shown by the updater is the
execution file prepared before to start the updater. same as the latest version, there is no need to update. In this
case, click the button to close the updater.
• If the unit and computer are not connected, “Supported
hardware is not connected.” will appear. If this happens,
check the following.
• Confirm that the power is on
• Confirm that the unit and the computer are connected using
a USB cable.
2. Click the “Firmware Update” button on the updater screen. • Confirm that the USB indicator on the unit is lit
4. Click the “OK” button to start the firmware update.
CAUTION
During the update, do not disconnect the AC adapter or the
USB cable or turn the computer off. Doing so could damage
the firmware and the update might not be able to operate
properly.
5. When the firmware update completes, the following screen
appears.
3. The current firmware version is shown under “From” and the

update version is shown under “To”.
6. This completes the update. Click the button at the top

right to close the window.
7. After updating completes, you must turn the unit off and on
again once before using it.
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88 For Mac 6. When the updating process completes, the following screen
appears.
1. Double-click the disk image file that you just downloaded.
2. Double-click the “US-16x08_Firmware” application as shown

below to launch the firmware updater.
7. This completes the update. Click the button at the top left
to close the updater.
8. After updating completes, you must turn the unit off and on
again once before using it.
3. Click the “Firmware Update” button on the updater screen.
4. The current firmware version is shown under “From” and the

update version is shown under “To”.
NOTE
• If the current firmware version shown by the updater is the
same as the latest version, there is no need to update. In this
case, click the button to close the updater.
• If the unit and computer are not connected, “Supported
hardware is not connected.” will appear. If this happens,
check the following.
• Confirm that the power is on
• Confirm that the unit and the computer are connected
by a USB cable
• Confirm that the USB indicator on the unit is lit
5. Click the “OK” button to start the firmware update.
CAUTION
During the update, do not disconnect the AC adapter or the
USB cable or turn the computer off. Doing so could damage
the firmware and the update might not be able to operate
properly.
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Mac INTERFACE page

Procedures for updating the computer software

Updating the Windows driver and the Mac Settings Panel

Downloading the firmware updater

Updating the firmware

3. The current firmware version is shown under “From” and the

6. This completes the update. Click the button at the top

2. Double-click the “US-16x08_Firmware” application as shown

3. Click the “Firmware Update” button on the updater screen.

4. The current firmware version is shown under “From” and the

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