Tascam DR-44WL Owner's Manual

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14 TASCAM DR-44WLMessagesThe following is a list of pop-up messages.Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to checkthe meaning or determine the method of dealing with the problem.Message Meaning and method of dealing with a problemBattery Empty The batteries are almost out of power. Replace thebatteries.Can't DivideThe selected division point used when DIVIDE wasperformed is not appropriate. (It is too close to thebeginning or end of the file.)Card Error The SD card cannot be recognized properly. Change thecard.Card FullThe SD card has no remaining capacity. Delete unnec-essary files or move them to a computer to make openspace.Current File MP3 MP3 files cannot be divided.Dup File NameA file with the same name as that of a file created byDIVIDE exists in the same folder. The DIVIDE function adds “a”or “b” to the end of the file name. Before using the DIVIDEfunction, connect the unit to a computer and edit the filename.File FullThe total number of folders and files exceeded 5000.Delete unnecessary folders and files or move them to acomputer.File Name ERRDIVIDE caused the number of characters of a file name toexceed 200. The DIVIDE function adds “a” or “b” to the endof the file name. Before using the DIVIDE function, connectthe unit to a computer and edit the file name to less than198 characters.File Not Found The file cannot be found or the file may be damaged.Check the relevant file.File Not FoundMake Sys FileThe system file is missing. This unit requires a system file foroperation. While this message is shown, press the ENTER/MARK button to create a system file.File Protected The file is read only and cannot be deleted.Format ErrorFormat CARDThe SD card may not formatted properly or it maybe broken. This message also appears if the card wasformatted by use of a computer connected via USB or if anunformatted card is inserted in the unit.Always use the DR-44WL to format cards to be used withit. Change the SD card or press the ENTER/MARK buttonwhile this message is being shown to format the card.Formatting will erase all the data on the SD card.Invalid CardChange CardSomething might be wrong with the SD card. Change theSD card.Invalid SysFileMake Sys FileThe system file required to operate this unit is invalid. Whilethis message is shown, press the ENTER/MARK button tocreate a new system file.I/O Too Short The IN (starting) point and OUT (ending) point are tooclose. Set them with at least 1 second between them.Max File SizeThe file is larger than the designated size, or the recordingtime has exceeded 24 hours when the total number offolders and files was already at the limit (5000).MBR ErrorInit CARDThe SD card may not formatted properly or it may bebroken. Change the SD card or press the ENTER/MARKbutton while this message is being shown to format thecard.Formatting will erase all the data on the SD card.No Card A SD card is not set. Insert a recordable SD card.Non-SupportedThe file format is not supported. See “Connecting the Unitto a Computer” in the Reference Manual for file formatsthat this unit can use.Write TimeoutWriting to the SD card timed out.Back up files on the SD card to a computer and format thecard.If any other errors occur, turn the unit off and restart it.If the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact the storewhere you purchased this unit or a TASCAM customer support service.TroubleshootingIf you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the followingbefore seeking repair.If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where youpurchased this unit or TASCAM customer support service.The unit does not turn on.• Confirm that the batteries are not dead.• Confirm that the batteries are installed in the correct ¥ and ^ orientation.• Confirm that the AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied with the unit securelyconnected to both the outlet and the USB connector of the unit.• When using USB bus power, confirm that the USB cable is securely connected.• When using USB bus power, confirm that the USB cable is not connected via aUSB hub.The unit turns off automatically.• Confirm that the automatic power saving function is not turned on. (w“Setting the automatic power saving function” in “Settings and InformationDisplay” of the Reference Manual)i Since this unit complies with the European Standby Power Regulations(ErP), the automatic power saving function operates regardless of whetherthe unit is being powered by an AC adapter or batteries. If you do not wantto use the automatic power saving function, set it to “OFF”. (The factorydefault setting is “30 min”.)The unit does not function.• Confirm that the HOLD / switch is not set to HOLD.• Confirm that the unit is not connected to a computer by a USB cable. (“USBconnected” is shown on the display.)The SD card is not recognized.• Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.The unit will not play back.• If you are trying to play back a WAV file, confirm that the sampling frequency issupported by this unit.• If you are trying to play an MP3 file, confirm that the bit rate is supported bythis unit.No sound is output from the speaker.• Confirm that headphones are not connected.• Confirm that SPEAKER is not set to OFF.• Check the connection to the monitoring system.• Confirm that the volume of the monitoring system is not minimized.• Confirm that the output level setting of the unit is not minimized.No sound is output.• Check the connection to the monitoring system.• Confirm that the volume of the monitoring system is not minimized.• Confirm that the output level setting of the unit is not minimized.The unit will not record.• If you are using an external device, check the connection again.• Check the input settings again.• Confirm that the input 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 unitcan handle.The input 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.Sound recorded is distorted.• Confirm that the input level setting is not too high.• Confirm that the reverb function is off.The playback sound sounds unnatural.• Confirm that the playback speed has not been changed.• Confirm that the playback equalizer is off.• Confirm the level alignment function is disabled.• Confirm that the reverb function is off.Files cannot be deleted.• Confirm that you are not trying to delete a file that has been copied from acomputer after being write-protected.