Troubleshooting – Teac DR-40 User Manual

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TASCAM DR-40

Is the volume of the monitoring system minimized?

Is the output level setting of the unit minimized?

8

Recording is not possible.

If you are using an external device, check the connection again.

Check the input settings again.

Confirm that the recording level is not too low.

Confirm that the SD card is not full.

Confirm that the number of files has not reached the maximum that the unit

can handle.

8

The recording level is low.

Confirm that the input level setting is not too low.

Confirm that the output level of any connected device is not too low.

8

The sound I am trying to record sounds distorted.

Confirm that the input level setting is not too high.

Confirm that an effect is not being used.

8

The playback sounds unnatural.

Confirm that the playback speed has not been changed.

Confirm that the playback equalizer is not enabled.

Confirm that the level alignment function is not enabled.

Confirm that an effect is not being used.

8

I cannot erase a file.

Confirm that you are not trying to erase a write-protected file that has been

copied from a computer.

8

This unit’s files do not appear on the computer.

Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using its USB port.

Confirm that no USB hub is being used.

Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following

before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact

the store where you bought the unit or TEAC customer support.

8

The unit will not turn on.

Confirm that the batteries are not dead.

Confirm that the batteries are installed with the correct ¥/^ orientation.

Confirm that the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) is securely

connected to both the outlet and the unit.

When using USB bus power, confirm that the USB cable is securely connected.

When using USB bus power, confirm that it is not connected via a USB hub.

Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set in the direction of the arrow.

8

The unit turns off automatically.

Is the automatic power saving function on? (See “Setting the automatic power

saving function” in “12 − Settings and Information” of the Reference Manual.)

8

The unit does not function.

Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set in the direction of the arrow.

Is the unit connected to a computer by a USB cable? (Does “USB connected”

appear on the display?)

8

The SD card is not recognized.

Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.

8

Playback is not possible.

If you are trying to play a WAV file, confirm that the sampling frequency is

supported by this unit.

If you are trying to play an MP3 file, confirm that the bit rate is supported by

this unit.

8

No sound is output from the speaker.

Are headphones connected?

Is

SPEAKER

set to

OFF

?

Check the connections with the monitoring system.

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