Tascam DR-40 - 15 - Troubleshooting; Power and Unit Functionality Issues; Playback and Recording Problems

112 TASCAM DR-40
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, an authorized distributor or a TASCAM
Customer Support.
Power will not turn ON.
8
Conrm that the batteries are not dead.
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Conrm that the batteries are installed with the correct +/–
•
orientation.
Conrm that the AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold
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separately) is rmly connected to both the socket and the
unit.
Conrm that the USB cable (if used for USB bus power
•
supply) is rmly connected.
Conrm that the USB cable (if used for USB bus power
•
supply) is not connected via a USB hub.
The unit does not function.
8
Conrm that the
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HOLD switch is not set in the direction of
the arrow.
Is the unit connected to a PC with the USB cable? (Is
•
USB
connected shown on the display?)
The SD card is not recognized.
8
Conrm that the SD card is inserted completely.
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Playback does not work.
8
If you are trying to play a WAV le, conrm that the sampling
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frequency is supported by this unit.
If you are trying to play an MP3 le, conrm that the bit rate
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is supported by this unit.
The speakers do not work.
8
Are headphones connected?
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Is
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SPEAKER set to OFF ?
Check the connections with the monitoring system.
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Is the volume of the monitoring system minimized?
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Is the OUTPUT LEVEL setting of the unit minimized?
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Recording does not work.
8
If you are using an external device, check the connection
•
again.
Check the input settings again.
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Conrm that the input level is not too low.
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Conrm that the SD card is not full.
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Conrm that the number of les has not reached the
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maximum that the unit can handle.
15 – Troubleshooting