Tascam DR-100MKIII Reference Manual - 12 – Troubleshooting
TASCAM DR-100MKIII
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12 – 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 built-in battery has enough charge or that
the replaceable batteries are installed correctly.
• Confirm that the TASCAM PS-P520E AC adapter (sold
separately) power plug and the USB connector are securely
connected. The unit might not operate properly through a
USB hub.
• Confirm that the HOLD switch is set to OFF.
8
The unit turns off automatically.
• Is the automatic power saving function on?(See “Setting the
automatic power saving function” on page 40.)
o
Since this unit complies with the European Standby Power
Regulations (ErP), the automatic power saving function
operates regardless of whether the unit is being powered
by an AC adapter or batteries. If you do not want to use
the automatic power saving function, set it to "OFF". (The
factory default setting is "30 min".)
8
The CHG indicator alternately lights orange and
green.
• Proper charging might not be possible in a location that
is too hot or too cold. Charging is possible when the
temperature is between 0−30°C.
8
The remaining charge of the built-in battery is not
shown accurately
• The remaining charge of the built-in battery might not be
shown accurately when the unit is purchased. Discharge
and charge the battery completely once to enable the
unit to relearn the remaining battery charge and show it
accurately.
8
The unit does not function.
• Confirm that the HOLD switch is set to OFF.
• The unit will not function when in USB storage mode.
• If operation becomes abnormal, press and hold the
(power) button for at least 10 seconds while pressing
the STOP button.This will force the unit to turn off (start
standby mode).
8
The SD card is not recognized.
• Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.
8
No sound is output.
• Confirm the unit's headphone/speaker output level.
• Check the monitoring system connections and volume
level.
• No sound is output from the speaker in the following
conditions.
o
The (speaker) switch is set to OFF
o
The unit is recording or in recording standby
o
Headphones are connected
8
Recording is not possible.
• Confirm that the the SD card has enough open space.
• Recording becomes impossible when the total number of
files reaches 5000.
8
The input sound is extremely quiet or loud.
• Check input level settings.
• Check the output levels of connected external equipment.
8
The output sounds unnatural.
• Check the playback speed (VSA playback function).
• Confirm that the level control function is not on.
8
I cannot erase a file.
• A protected (read only) file cannot be erased.
8
This unit’s files do not appear on the computer.
• Confirm that the unit is properly connected to the
computer using its USB port. The unit might not operate
properly if connected through a USB hub.
• Confirm that the unit is in USB storage mode.
8
I accidentally set the wrong language.
• Press the
(power) button to turn it off, and then press
the
(power) button again while pressing the MENU
button.
The language selection menu where you can set the
language appears.