Troubleshooting

Advanced techniques

Troubleshooting

When working with any new piece of equipment like the DP-01, it’s sometimes difficult to work out why something isn’t happening the way you expect. The main thing is to take your time—after all, you’re not paying hourly studio rates! Stop and think. Ask yourself ques- tions, like the ones below, and you can usually find the answer.

Also, see the section on “Messages” on page 57 for the meaning of mes sages that may pop up on the display.

Why can’t I hear any sound when I play back?

Are the faders of the tracks you’ve recorded at a reasonable level?

Is the MASTER fader at a reasonable level?

Have you connected the LINE OUTPUT jacks to your monitoring sys- tem properly, and is your monitoring system set up correctly?

Is a track muted (MUTE indicator lit)? Press SHIFT and the REC key to un-mute it.

If you’re monitoring through headphones, is the PHONES control turned to a suitable level?

Why does the sound I’m recording sound distorted?

Is the input level control on the front of the DP-01 set appropriately for the input source?

If you’re recording an acoustic instrument, are you sure you’re not send- ing it through an electric guitar effect (DP-01FX,DP-01FX/CD)?

Are you listening at too high a volume? Is it your monitoring system that’s distorting?

Why can’t I record?

You must have at least one track armed (REC indicator flashing) before you can use the RECORD key.

Are inputs assigned to tracks (see “Assigning inputs” on page 23)?

If you’re in a menu, etc., recording may not be possible. Return to the “home” screen.

Why can’t my computer “see” the DP-01 files?

Make sure the DP-01 is connected to a USB port and “open” (see ““Open” and “Close”” on page 45).

The computer can’t see files which are in the “native” partitions. Back up or export songs, tracks and mixes to the FAT partition (“Using the USB connection” on page 44) before “opening” the USB connection, so that the files can be read on a computer.

Why can’t I hear the selected effect (DP-01FX and DP- 01FX/CD)?

You must turn on the effect for the appropriate input (MULTI) or turn on the effect (REVERB).

For reverb, you must turn up at least one track’s EFFECT SEND, together with the master EFFECT RETURN.

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D00871320A, DP-01FX/CD specifications

The Tascam DP-01FX/CD is a versatile and user-friendly digital portastudio that perfectly balances professional quality with straightforward operation, making it an exceptional choice for both novice and seasoned musicians. Designed for multitrack recording, this device integrates a wide range of features, enabling users to create high-quality audio projects with ease.

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