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When attempting to copy MP3s the
display reads “DOES NOT FIT”
The PSD340 records CD audio. It does not record to
MP3 file format. This means that when you “copy” a
disc of MP3 files using the PSD340, you are actually
decoding the MP3 files and rerecording them as CD
audio tracks. Since MP3 is a compressed file format, it is
possible to store more than 80 minutes of MP3 audio on
an 80-minute disc. If you attempt to “copy” more than
80 minutes worth of audio to a blank 80-minute disc,
the PSD340 will display “DOES NOT FIT.”
The display reads “NO SIGNAL”
Find the ANALOG/DIGITAL INPUT switch on the front
panel. Chances are this switch is set for DIGITAL. This
means the PSD340 is searching for a signal from the
digital input and not finding one. Move this switch to
the ANALOG position if you are recording a micro-
phone, instrument, or line level source. If you are
recording a digital signal, check the connection to the
digital input on the back panel and confirm that the
digital source equipment is functioning properly.
Distortion when playing back
recordings
If distortion has been recorded to a CD, the PSD340 has
no means of removing that distortion. When you place
the unit in Rec/Pause mode, turn the SELECT jog wheel
to adjust the Record level. If the record level was set too
high, reduce the level to reduce distortion on future
recordings. See “Setting Levels” (pg.12) for info on
recording proper levels without distortion.
The unit flashes “CD ERROR”
The CD you are using may be corrupted or out of
specification. Try a different CD. The PSD340 records in
real time, therefore it is important that the disc you are
recording is real time or “1X” speed compatible. If the
disc you are using is only rated for high speed duplica-
tion, you may experience problems with the CD record-
ing process.
The unit flashes “REC ERROR”
It is possible that the recording was interrupted as a
result of transport failure due to shock or a bad sector
on a disc. Replace the disc and try placing the unit on a
piece of foam. This is a simple and effective way to
prevent large sound pressure levels or room vibrations
from disrupting the recording process.
Voice Reduction, Key, or Tempo
manipulations aren’t being recorded
COPY & LISTEN, COPY 2X, COPY 2X AND FINALIZE, and
CONVERT HALF SPEED modes will not transfer key,
tempo and vocal reduction changes. RECORD WITH CD
mode is the prefered method for transferring these
changes. If you are not recording any microphones or
instruments along with the CD in the CD drive, simply
turn the input level controls on the front panel OFF
(counterclockwise).
Unable to change Key more than 5 half
steps
You are combining Key and Tempo changes. When the
PSD340 performs simultaneous Key and Tempo adjust-
ments, the KEY control is limited to + or – 5.00 half
steps, as opposed to the full octave that is allowed
when the KEY control is used alone. Tempo can be ad-
justed –50% or +50% when key adjustments are made.
When using “REC with CD” mode to
record a CD containing several tracks,
the resulting CD-R only has one big track
AUTO TRACK is OFF. When the unit is in Rec/Pause
mode, press the MENU/STORE button. Select the AUTO
TRACK option. Change the AUTO TRACK status to ON
and press the SELECT jog wheel to accept the change.
Press the MENU/STORE button to exit and proceed with
recording. The unit will then increment tracks when
audio falls below a threshold of silence (-40dB) for a
minimum of three seconds. If the CD in the CD player
drive does not have the necessary silence gaps (for
instance, if the recording is a medley or contains crowd
noise), the PSD340 may not increment every track.
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