Tascam DP-008 80

13 – Messages

	Messages	Meaning and remedy
	Same Track	You cannot clone a track to itself. ("CLONE track (track duplication)" on
		page 62.)
	Song Protected	The song is protected ("Protecting songs" on page 40) and you are trying
		to change it (record or edit, etc.). Unprotect the song.
	Too Many songs	You have 250 songs on one partition. You must delete some before you
		can create another song.
	Track Full	This message appears if you try to import a file when all tracks already
		have recordings. (See “Importing tracks” on page 75.)
	Trk Too Short	You are trying to master with the OUT point at the zero position
		("Mixdown" on page 45 and "Mastering" on page 48). Set the OUT point
		("Setting IN and OUT points" on page 55) and try again.
	No SD Card	Insert an SD card after turning off the unit.
	Invalid Card	Insert another SD card after turning off the unit, or format the card by
		MENU ® CARD® FORMAT.
	Protected Card	To record or edit, turn off the unit and un-protect the SD card.
	Card Full	The SD card is full during recording.
	Trk Edit Fail	Save the song and turn the unit off and then on, and perform track edit
		again.
	Battery Empty	Replace the batteries with new ones or use a PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold
		separately).
	Battery Low	Replace the batteries with new ones or use a PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold
		separately).
	SD Size Error	Use an SD card larger than 512 MB.
	Work Memory Full	Even if the card has enough remaining memory space, this error may
		occur when you record a long song or edit a lot.
		You may be able to continue the work if you clear the history ("Erasing
		the operation history" on page 51.) which may increase the open work
		memory.
		You may also be able to continue work by turning the unit off and then on
		again,which may increas the open work memory.
	SD Not Found	If any of these errors occur, turn the the unit power OFF and restart it.
	SD Read Busy	If these error message continue to appear, please contact a TEAC Repair
		Center.
	SD Write Busy	Center.
	SD Write Busy

	I/F Error
	FileErr

	Audio Rst Fail

	SaveParam Fail

	Mount Error

	SD-Card Error!

	FX Rx Failed

	FX Busy

80 TASCAM DP-008

Contents

OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Page CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES Page 11 – Exchanging Data with a Diagram Overview of this unit About this manual Manual conventions Product parts Intellectual property rights About SD cards Precautions for use Cautions on installation Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit Playback and mixing Preparing to listen to the demo song Playing and mixing the demo song Page From recording to creating a master track Creating a new song Connecting and setting the input sources Adjusting the input level and monitoring Recording guitar to TRACK Listening to your recording Record guitar to TRACK Record vocals on TRACK Page Mixing the tracks Mastering the mix Page Page Shutting down the unit Top panel Page Front panel Rear panel Right side panel Bottom panel Home Screen Preparing the power and SD card Installing an SD card Preparing the power Connecting an AC adaptor (sold separately) Start-up& shutdown Starting up the unit Shutting down Formatting SD cards Recorder modes Connecting with other equipment Rear panel connections Right side panel connections Adjusting the contrast Setting the backlight Partitions and songs Selecting the active partition Editing names Loading a saved song Creating a new song Viewing song information Saving a song Copying songs Erasing songs Protecting songs Selecting the input source Phantom power Monitoring input signals About the OL indicators and level meters Using input EQ Assigning inputs Making the first recording Making additional recordings Mixdown Multitrack recording REC indicator settings Track pan and level settings Input selection and assignment Reverb Muting tracks Mastering Setting the end point Recording the master track Undoing operations (undo) Undoing the last operation (single undo) Undoing a previous operation (multi-undo) Erasing the operation history Punching in and out Using the foot switch to punch in/out Setting the foot switch polarity Bouncing tracks Using the bounce function Confirming the result Locate and search functions Direct locate function Fast forward/rewind search Repeat playback Setting IN and OUT points Editing IN/OUT points Using repeat playback Locating to the IN or OUT point Automatically punching in and out Setting the interval between repetitions Rehearsal Using auto punch in/out to record Overview of track editing Editing points Basic editing procedures Explanation of items COPY/PASTE COPY/INSERT MOVE/PASTE MOVE/INSERT OPEN (insert silence) CUT (remove part) SILENCE (part erase) CLEAN out (track erase) Metronome Tuner Chromatic tuner mode Oscillator mode Turning the power off automatically Viewing information Page Overview of partitions Reformatting MTR partitions Reformatting the FAT partition Initializing SD cards Supported operating systems Connecting with a computer Disconnecting Song backup and restoration Backing-upsongs Restoring songs Track import and export Importing tracks Exporting tracks Exporting a stereo master track Why can’t I hear any sound when I play back Why does the sound I'm recording sound distorted Why can’t I record Why can’t my computer “see” the unit files Page Page Audio input/output ratings Audio performance General Optional accessories Computer requirements Backup memory Dimensions Block diagram