Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

The cassette

Power source is disconnected

Connect the power source and

compartment lid

from the unit while “LOAD” or

close the lid.

cannot be closed.

“UNLOAD” is flashing in the

 

 

display.

 

Operation buttons do not function.

The unit does not operate.

The Hold function is on.

Cancel the Hold function.

The batteries are exhausted and

Replace both batteries with new

”bATTERy” appears.

ones or charge the rechargeable

 

batteries.

 

 

The AC power adaptor is

Connect the AC power adaptor

connected incorrectly.

correctly.

 

 

The safety system is activated

Leave the unit for a while and

due to moisture condensation

restart the unit by turning on the

(“DEW” appears).

power.

 

 

Other causes.

Disconnect the power source

 

from the unit, then connect it

 

again.

Information Additional

The tape does not

PPAUSE button is activated

Press PPAUSE or (PLAY

move.

(the Pindicator appears).

button to release pause mode.

 

 

(See pages 18 and 20.)

 

The tape is wound completely

• Press the =0button to

 

to the end.

rewind the tape.

 

 

• Replace the cassette.

Cannot record.

The Hold function is on.

Cancel the Hold function.

 

The record-protect shutter on

Close the shutter on the cassette.

 

the cassette is open.

(See page 15.)

 

Incorrect operation of the

See “Connecting with Other

 

connected equipment.

Equipment for Recording” on

 

 

page 23 or refer to the Operating

 

 

Instructions manual of the

 

 

connected equipment.

The sound picked up is distorted.

The sound source is too loud

• Set MIC ATT switch to 20dB.

when using the microphone.

• Move the microphone away

 

 

from the sound source.

The MIC/LINE IN switch is not

Set the sound source and the

set.

connections.

The recording level is too loud.

Adjust the recording level

 

(manual recording) (page 25).

Noise occurs during

When monitoring the recording

Keep the microphone away

sound with headphones or external

from them.

recording.

speakers, they are placed too close to

 

 

 

 

the microphone.

 

Sound is not recorded

Recording level control was set

Adjust the recording level

to the minimum level when

correctly. (See page 25.)

on the tape.

recording via the analog input.

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Information

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