Tascam DR-40 Reference Manual page 109

• 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.
8 The input level is low.
• Confirm that the input level setting is not too low.
• Confirm that the output level of a connected external
device is not too low.
8 The sound I am trying to record sounds distorted.
• Confirm that the input level setting for recording (INPUT
LEVEL) is not too high.
• Do the built-in effects work?
8 The playback sounds unnatural.
• Confirm that the playback speed is not being adjusted.
• Confirm the setting of the playback equalizer.
• Confirm that the level alignment function is not enabled.
• Do the built-in effects work?
8 I cannot erase a file.
• Confirm that you are not trying to erase a file that has been
copied from a computer after being write-protected.
8 This unit's files do not appear on the computer.
15 – Troubleshooting
• Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using its
USB port.
• Confirm that USB hubs are not used.
• Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording
standby mode.
8 The wrong language was set accidentally.
After pressing the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to turn the unit
off, press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button while pressing and
holding the MENU button.
The language selection menu will appear, and you will be
able to select the language.
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