Troubleshooting
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Problem Items to check Action Page
Problems with the sampling
Can’t sample a stereo
waveform
Could the Format be set to “MONO”? Set the Format to “STEREO”.
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Sampled sound
contains excessive
noise or distortion
Is the input level appropriate?
If the input level is too high, the sound will distort. If the
input level is too low, noise will be obtrusive.
Adjust the input level to an appropriate setting.
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Are the eect settings appropriate?
Some types of eect may increase the level louder than
the original sample, or may intentionally distort the sound.
Some eects will also cause noise to be emphasized.
Temporarily turn o eects, and check whether the sample
itself contains noise or distortion. Then adjust the eect
settings appropriately.
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Are multiple samples being played
simultaneously?
Even if the level of each individual sample is appropriate,
simultaneously playing multiple samples may cause the
overall level to be excessively high, causing distortion.
Lower the level of each sample so that the sound is not
distorted.
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Problems with a microphone or external device you’re recording
External input sound is
not stereo
Could the stereo 1/4” phone plug carrying the
stereo signal be connected to INPUT jack?
MIC INPUT jack is mono jacks.
To input in stereo, connect the L channel to L/MONO jack
and the R channel to R jack.
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External input sound is
absent or too quiet
Mic sound is absent or
too quiet
Sound from the
computer is absent or
too quiet
Could the input volume be lowered?
Is the input gain (LINE/MIC) set appropriately for
the device that’s connected?
For an external audio device (external sound module, music
player, etc.):
Adjust the volume on the connected device.
Set the input gain to “LINE”.
For a mic:
Set the input gain to “MIC”.
Adjust the rear panel LEVEL knob.
If the volume still does not increase, adjust the Input Level.
For audio signals from the USB COMPUTER port:
Adjust the volume on the computer.
Adjust the USB Audio Input Level.
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Could AUDIO IN be o? Turn AUDIO IN on.
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Are the connection cables connected correctly? Check the connections.
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A connection cable may be broken. –
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Could you be using a connection cable that
contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
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Problems with a USB ash drive
USB ash drive is not
recognized
Check the format of the USB ash drive.
Format the USB ash drive on the FANTOM.
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Data on the USB ash
drive was damaged
Could a strong physical shock have been applied
to the USB ash drive?
Could the power have been turned o while
accessing the USB ash drive?
Could you have formatted the card on a
computer or digital camera?
Can’t back up to USB
ash drive
Could the USB ash drive be write protected? Disable write protection.
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Is there sucient free space on the USB ash
drive?
Use a USB ash drive that has sucient free space.
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Check the USB ash drive format. The FANTOM
can use a USB ash drive that is formatted in
FAT32.
Format the USB ash drive on the FANTOM.
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