Tascam DA-P1 - Manual (Page 21)

Problems and Solutions
Problem Probable Causes Solution
No power 1. AC adaptor unplugged.
2. Battery not charged.
3. CHARGE/OPERATE switch set to
CHARGE.
1. Plug in AC adaptor.
2. Recharge battery.
3. Set switch to OPERATE.
Controls not operable 1. HOLD switch engaged.
2. Condensation.
1. Disengage switch.
2. Wait for 1 or 2 hours.
ID SELECT switch not operable Write protect switch open. Close write protect switch.
Recording impossible Write protect switch open. Close write protect switch.
Mies not operable 1. Incorrect ANALOG INPUT selector
setting.
2. Phantom mics in use, but PHANTOM
switch not engaged.
1. Correct setting.
2. Engage switch.
Start ID marking not automated
during audio record 1. AUTO ID mode not selected.
2. Improper sensitivity level setting.
1. Press ID SELECT to have AUTO
ID light up.
2. Correct setting (p.9)
Cannot record ABS time Audio record started from an intermediate
point.
Before starting audio record, rewind the
tape to the beginning or a point where
ABS time is previously recorded.
Cannot monitor digitai inputs Incorrect connection of digital sources. Correct connection.
Battery warning blinks although
the battery has been fully charged
shortly before.
Shortly after the battery starts
charging, the red LED on the
adaptor/charger turns green.
1. Memory effect.
2. Service life of the battery ended.
1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving
the deck in STOP before recharging.
2. Replace with a new battery pack.
LED on the adaptor/charger 1. Incorrect insertion of the battery pack. 1. Insert the battery pack correctly.
doesn't light after starting
charging battery. 2. Overdischarged. 2. Continue to charge. LED will light red
after a while.
Cannot enter Input Monitor mode. An ID editing mode is selected. Disable the mode with ID SELECT.
Deck under battery power 1. Battery has run down. 1. Recharge battery.
automatically turned off. 2. Deck left in STOP for 6 minutes. 2. Switch on power again (p.6).
Tape cannot stop immediately after
pressing STOP.
ID mark-related functions (write, erase, etc)
in progress.
Wait for a while.
No playback sounds 1. Heads are dirty.
2. Programs recorded at 32 kHz in
Long Play mode.
1. Clean heads with commercially
available head cleaning tape.
2. This deck is not capable of playing
these programs.
Error Messages
Display Problem Solution
" 5]" blinking Condensation Wait for 1 hour or 2 before using the deck.
" i_ Jj" blinking Battery needs charging. Charge battery. (About 10 minutes of continuous
record can be made after the warning starts blinking).
"DIGITAL IN" blinking Suitable digital signals are not found. Check connection.
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• I L I L L I
You attempted to operate disabled
buttons. Slide HOLD switch to the left to release
the function.
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