Tascam DR-680 Owner's Manual

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48 TASCAM DR-680The following is a list of the pop-up messages that might appear on the DR-680 under certain conditions.Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine asuitable response.Message Meaning and responseBattery Empty The battery is almost out of power. Replace the AA batteries.MBR Error Init CARDThe card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. Change the cardor press the ENTER key when this message appears to format the card in FATformat.CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.Format Error Format CARDThe FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appearsif you FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a newcard is inserted in the unit. Always use the DR-680 to conduct FAT formatting ofcards to be used with it. Change the card or press the ENTER key when thismessage appears to format the card in FAT format.CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.File Not Found Make Sys File The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for operation. Whenthis message appears, press ENTER to automatically create a system file.Invalid SysFile Make Sys File The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When this messageappears, press ENTER to automatically create a system file.Invalid Card Change Card Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.Protected Card Change CardThis appears when the card is protected and lacks the necessary MUSIC Folderand other folders and files. Unlock the write protect switch, restart the power andformat the card.Write TimeoutWriting to the card timed out.Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card. If this problemstill occurs even after formatting a card, the card transfer rate is not fast enough.Use a different card.Card Full The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary takes or move them toyour computer to make open space.Max File Size The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24hours.File Full The total number of folders and files exceeds 5000. Erase unnecessary files ormove them to your computer.Take Full The total number of takes exceeds 1000. Erase unnecessary takes or move themto your computer.Card Error The card could not be handled properly. Replace the card.File Protected The take includes the read only file and cannot be erased.No Card No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible.File Not Found in TAKEAn audio file could not be found inside the take. The audio files in the take mighthave been erased or renamed using a PC. Restore the files or erase the takeusing the BROWSE screen.DIN unlockWhen the DIGITAL IN input is selected, the DIGITAL IN connection has been lostor the sampling frequency is incorrect.Confirm that the external digital device is connected to the DIGITAL/SYNC INjack correctly. Confirm that the sampling frequency used by the external digitaldevice and this unit are compatible.Press the STOP key to close this message.If you do this, you will not be able to use the DIGITAL IN, but otherwise recordingwill be possible.If this message appears during recording, noise might be recorded."DIN lockDIN unlock status has ended. DIGITAL IN has become possible.Press the STOP key to close this message.If this message appears during recording, noise might be recorded."9 – Messages