Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Noise is heard in the

This is not a malfuntion. (See

——

monitor sound when

page 18).

 

recording with an

 

 

equipment connected

 

 

via the digital

 

 

connection.

 

 

The volume cannot be The PHONES (AVLS)/LINE

adjusted.

OUT switch is set to LINE OUT.

Stop recording/playback or disconnect the headphones from the unit. Then, set the switch to PHONES (AVLS).

The PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch of this unit is set to

2AVLS ON.

Set the switch to 2 AVLS OFF.

 

The HOLD/PUSH OPEN

Slide the switch to the center

 

switch is set to HOLD.

position.

The clock displays SU/

The batteries are removed from

Set the clock again. (See page 5.)

95Y1M1D/

the unit for one hour or more.

 

AM12H00M00S.

 

 

Neither Start ID nor

The record-protect shutter on

Close the shutter on the cassette.

PGM number can be

the cassette is open.

(See page 7.)

written.

 

 

 

 

 

The Start ID is

When recording on a partially

When recording on a partially

written, but the PGM

recorded tape, the most recent

recorded tape, display the PGM

number is not

PGM number is not displayed

number before commencing

written.

before recording.

recording.

 

 

 

Operation buttons do

While the Start ID is being

Press the buttons after the

not work while the

written, none of the buttons

indicator has stopped

Start ID is being

except STOP p can be used.

flashing.

written.

 

 

Absolute time cannot

Recording has been started

be written.

from a blank segment of the

 

tape.

Rewind the tape to the beginning, locate the end of the previous recording and start recording from that point. (See page 8.)

The sound picked up by the microphone is distorted.

The sound source is too loud.

Set MIC SENS switch to L.

Noise occurs during When monitoring the recording

recording.sound with headphones or external speakers, they are placed too close to the microphone.

Keep the microphone away from them.

The tape stops suddenly

There is a blank (unrecorded)

——

during playback.

part on the tape.

 

 

The cassette

Power source is disconnected

Connect the power source and

compartment lid

from the unit while “

” or

close the lid.

cannot be closed.

 

” is flashing in the

 

 

 

display.

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Additional Information

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