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Zoom M4 MicTrak - Troubleshooting Guide; Recording and Playback Issues

Zoom M4 MicTrak
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
If you think that the M4 is operating strangely, check the following items first.
Recording/playback trouble
There is no sound or output is very quiet
Check the orientation of the mic or the volume settings of the connected equipment.
Confirm that the headphone volume and line output level are not too low. (→Monitoring input and
playback sounds, Adjusting the line output level)
Check the M4 input source settings. (→Changing the recording file format for the built-in XY mic, Setting
INPUT 1/2 sources and phantom power)
Plug-in power must be supplied if the mic connected to the MIC/LINE IN jack supports plug-in power. (→
Using plugin power )
Increase the volume amplification on the display for the input signal, and increase the monitoring
volume. (→Adjusting the volume display size to make checking easier
Check the phantom power settings. (→Setting INPUT 1/2 sources and phantom power, Changing
phantom power voltage)
Monitored sound is distorted
Adjust the volume amplification on the display. (→Adjusting the volume display size to make checking
easier)
Built-in mic sound is distorted
Move the M4 away from the sound source. Use a windscreen if air is blown at the mic. (→Reducing noise
(low-frequency cut))
INPUT 1/2 sound is distorted
Adjust the volume of the connected device, and confirm that the M4 input source setting is correct.
(→Setting INPUT 1/2 sources and phantom power)
Recording is not possible
Recording can only be started on the Home Screen. (→Recording)
Confirm that the microSD card has open space. The available recording time can be checked on the
screen when recording is paused. (→Home Screen)
Confirm that a microSD card is loaded properly in the card slot. (→Inserting microSD cards)
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