Tascam Portastudio MF-P01 Owner's Manual

Also see for Portastudio MF-P01: Supplementary guide

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PORTASTUDIO MF-P01 15Tracing faults in a recording setup is often a mixtureof logical deduction and patience. Very often, theproblem is caused by something simple; a cablewhich hasn’t been plugged in properly, or a faultycable. If you discover a faulty cable, replace it with anew one - it’s not worth hanging onto bad cables!The MF-P01’s POWER light does not come on.Is the PS-P2 adaptor plugged into the power supply?Is the PS-P2 adaptor plugged into the MF-P01?Is the POWER switch on the MF-P01 set to ON?The tape does not move when the PLAY button ispressed.Is the tape properly inserted in the MF-P01?Is the tape at the end of the tape?Some tracks have been recorded on the tape, butnothing can be heard when playing back.If you’ve just put in a tape you recorded in anothersession, make sure that it’s the right way round.Make sure the LEVEL and MASTER controls are setappropriately (not to "0").If you can hear something through the headphonesbut cannot from the speakers, check the LINE OUTconnections and make sure the amplifier is set to thecorrect input source.Nothing appears on the meter indicators when asource is played.Is the source (microphone, guitar, etc.) switched onand volume control turned up? If it uses batteries,does it need new batteries?Is the INPUT LEVEL control of the channel setappropriately (not to "0")?Cannot press the RECORD key.Is the tape properly inserted in the MF-P01?Is the tape record-protected?The RECORD key is pressed, the tape moves, butnothing is recorded, or the level is very low.Is one of the REC FUNCTION switches depressed?Check the LEVEL control for the track.Is the INPUT LEVEL control set correctly?Is the recording level is too low or too high?Tape sounds are muffled on playback.The heads are dirty. Clean them (see "Cleaning theheads").The mixdown signal is noisy or distorted.Is the recording level is too low?Is the PHONES plug is connected during mixdown?Track format: 4 tracks, 4 channelsHead configuration: 1 x 4-track record/replay head (Permalloy)1 x 4-track erase head (ferrite)Motor type: 1 x DC motor (capstan and reel motor)Tape speed: 1 7/8 in./sec (4.76 cm/sec)Wow and flutter: 0.25%Fast wind time: Approx 120 seconds (C-60 tape)Power requirements: USA/CANADA: 120 V AC, 60 HzU.K./EUROPE: 230 V AC, 50 HzAUSTRALIA: 240 V AC, 50 HzPower consumption: 7 W, via the supplied PS-P2 AC adaptorPhysical dimensions (w x h x d): 295 x 70 x 205 (mm), 12.0 x 2.8 x 8.1 (in.),maximum height (including controls) 81 (mm), 3.2(in)Weight (main unit): 1.1 kg (2.4 lb)MIC/LINE input (1/4" phone jack)Input level: –50 dBV or higherInput impedance: 50 k ΩLINE OUT (2 x RCA jacks)Output level: –10 dBVOutput impedance: 10 k ΩSpecificationsTroubleshooting

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