Troubleshooting
100
Other Problems
Problem Cause Page
Power won’t turn on
Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected correctly. If you’re using
batteries, make sure that they are oriented correctly, and not loose in the
compartment. If the batteries have run low, install fresh batteries.
p. 20
If the R-26’s power can’t be switched on even though there’s no problem
with the AC adaptor or batteries, it may have malfunctioned. Please contact
a customer service location listed on the warranty envelope.
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R-26 is not recognized
when connected to
computer
If no SD card is inserted in the R-26, it won’t be correctly recognized by the
computer. If no icon appears on your computer’s desktop, make sure that
the SD card is inserted correctly.
p. 26
Display becomes dim The display will be dimmed if no operation is performed during the
specied Display Timer interval. p. 94
Power turns o
unexpectedly
Depending on the Auto O setting, power will turn o automatically if no
operation is performed for a specied length of time. p. 94
Check to make sure that the setting for the end voltage (external) is
appropriate.
Check to make sure that the setting for the type of batteries (alkaline, nickel
metal hydride) to be used is correct.
p. 20
If you’re using batteries, power will turn o when the batteries run low.
Please install fresh batteries. p. 20
Your settings return
to their original value
When you reset the R-26 to its factory settings, all settings made using the
“MENU” screen or the like will return to their original values. Please make
the desired settings again.
p. 92
If the R-26’s power is turned o without using its power switch (e.g., by a
battery failure or disconnected AC adaptor), the settings you made will
return to their original values. Please make the desired settings again.
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R-26 not recognized
when connected to
your computer via
USB
The R-26 will not be recognized by your computer if you connect it when
the “MENU” screen is displayed, or during playback or recording. Please
disconnect the USB cable, and try again.
p. 81
Project name
display is slow when
selecting a project
The display when selecting a le will be slower if the project is damaged,
if the le is an invalid le or an unsupported type of MP3, or if the le is of
a large size. This occurs because the R-26 needs to determine whether it is
able to play the le.
p. 66
Feedback occurs
when monitoring
through headphones
If you’re monitoring the recording through open-air type headphones,
acoustic feedback might occur if the R-26’s mics pick up the sound from
your headphones. The R-26’s built-in mics are able to detect even faint
sound, so keep your headphones away from the built-in mics.
p. 29
Internal clock is reset
If the AC adaptor is connected or if batteries are installed, the internal
clock will obtain its power from those sources. If several days pass with the
batteries removed and the AC adaptor disconnected, the internal clock will
return to its default setting. When you turn on the power in this state, the
message “Clock Initialized” will appear. If this message appears, please reset
the date and time.
p. 25