Messages; Troubleshooting - Teac Tascam DR-44WL Mode D'emploi

Messages

The following is a list of pop-up messages.
Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to check
the meaning or determine the method of dealing with the problem.
Message Meaning and method of dealing with a problem
The batteries are almost out of power. Replace the
Battery Empty
batteries.
The selected division point used when DIVIDE was
Can't Divide performed is not appropriate. (It is too close to the
beginning or end of the file.)
The SD card cannot be recognized properly. Change the
Card Error
card.
The SD card has no remaining capacity. Delete unnec-
Card Full essary files or move them to a computer to make open
space.
Current File MP3 MP3 files cannot be divided.
A file with the same name as that of a file created by
DIVIDE exists in the same folder. The DIVIDE function adds "a"
Dup File Name or "b" to the end of the file name. Before using the DIVIDE
function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the file
name.
The total number of folders and files exceeded 5000.
File Full Delete unnecessary folders and files or move them to a
computer.
DIVIDE caused the number of characters of a file name to
exceed 200. The DIVIDE function adds "a" or "b" to the end
File Name ERR of the file name. Before using the DIVIDE function, connect
the unit to a computer and edit the file name to less than
198 characters.
The file cannot be found or the file may be damaged.
File Not Found
Check the relevant file.
The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for
File Not Found
operation. While this message is shown, press the ENTER/
Make Sys File
MARK button to create a system file.
File Protected The file is read only and cannot be deleted.
The SD card may not formatted properly or it may
be broken. This message also appears if the card was
formatted by use of a computer connected via USB or if an
unformatted card is inserted in the unit.
Format Error
Format CARD Always use the DR-44WL to format cards to be used with
it. Change the SD card or press the ENTER/MARK button
while this message is being shown to format the card.
Formatting will erase all the data on the SD card.
Invalid Card Something might be wrong with the SD card. Change the
Change Card SD card.
The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. While
Invalid SysFile
this message is shown, press the ENTER/MARK button to
Make Sys File
create a new system file.
The IN (starting) point and OUT (ending) point are too
I/O Too Short
close. Set them with at least 1 second between them.
Folders can be created only up to two layers. You cannot
Layer too Deep
create a new folder inside this folder.
Max File Size The file is larger than the designated size.
The SD card may not formatted properly or it may be
broken. Change the SD card or press the ENTER/MARK
button while this message is being shown to format the
MBR Error Init CARD
card.
Formatting will erase all the data on the SD card.
No Card A SD card is not set. Insert a recordable SD card.
There is no file that can be played back. The file may be
No PB File
damaged.
The file format is not supported. See "Connecting the Unit
Non-Supported to a Computer" in the Reference Manual for file formats
that this unit can use.
Switched To Internal The power supply has changed from the USB bus power to
Battery the internal batteries.
Writing to the SD card timed out.
Write Timeout
Back up files on the SD card to a computer and format the
card.
If any other errors occur, turn the unit off and restart it.

Troubleshooting

If the unit does not operate properly, conduct the following inspections before
requesting repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the
store where you bought the unit or TEAC customer support (noted at the end of
this document).
The unit does not turn on.
• Confirm that the batteries are not dead.
• Confirm that the batteries are installed in the correct ¥ and ^ orientation.
• Confirm that the AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied with the unit securely
connected to both the outlet and the USB connector of the unit.
• When using USB bus power, confirm that the USB cable is securely connected.
• When using USB bus power, confirm that the USB cable is not connected via a
USB hub.
The unit turns off automatically.
• Confirm that the automatic power saving function is not turned on. (w
"Setting the automatic power saving function" in "Settings and Information
Display" of the Reference Manual)
i Since this unit complies with the European Standby Power Regulations
(ErP), the automatic power saving function operates regardless of whether
the unit is being powered by an AC adapter or batteries. If you do not want
to use the automatic power saving function, set it to "OFF". (The factory
default setting is "30 min".)
The unit does not function.
• Confirm that the HOLD /
• Confirm that the unit is not connected to a computer by a USB cable. ("USB
connected" is shown on the display.)
The SD card is not recognized.
• Confirm that the SD card is inserted completely.
The unit will not play back.
• If you are trying to play back a WAV file, confirm that the sampling frequency is
supported by this unit.
• If you are trying to play an MP3 file, confirm that the bit rate is supported by
this unit.
No sound is output from the speaker.
• Confirm that headphones are not connected.
• Confirm that is not set to
SPEAKER
• Check the connection to the monitoring system.
• Confirm that the volume of the monitoring system is not minimized.
• Confirm that the OUTPUT LEVEL setting of the unit is not minimized.
No sound is output.
• Check the connection to the monitoring system.
• Confirm that the volume of the monitoring system is not minimized.
• Confirm that the OUTPUT LEVEL setting of the unit is not minimized.
The unit will not record.
• If you are using an external device, check the connection again.
• Check the input settings again.
• Confirm that the input level is not too low.
• Confirm that the SD card is not full.
• Confirm that the number of files has not reached the maximum that the unit
can handle.
The input level is low.
• Confirm that the input level setting is not too low.
• Confirm that the output level of any connected device is not too low.
Sound recorded is distorted.
• Confirm that the input level setting is not too high.
• Confirm that the reverb function is off.
The playback sound sounds unnatural.
• Confirm that the playback speed has not been changed.
• Confirm that the playback equalizer is off.
• Confirm the level alignment function is disabled.
• Confirm that the reverb function is off.
Files cannot be deleted.
• Confirm that you are not trying to delete a file that has been copied from a
computer after being write-protected.
switch is not set to HOLD.
.
OFF
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