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TASCAM DR-680
The following is a list of the pop-up messages that might appear on the DR-680 under certain conditions.
Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a
suitable response.
Message
Meaning and response
Battery Empty
The battery is almost out of power. Replace the AA batteries.
MBR Error Init CARD
The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. Change the card
or press the ENTER key when this message appears to format the card in FAT
format.
CAUTION
: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
Format Error Format CARD
The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears
if you FAT formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new
card is inserted in the unit. Always use the DR-680 to conduct FAT formatting of
cards to be used with it. Change the card or press the
ENTER
key when this
message appears to format the card in FAT format.
CAUTION
: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
File Not Found Make Sys File
The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for operation. When
this message appears, press
ENTER
to automatically create a system file.
Invalid SysFile Make Sys File
The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message
appears, press
ENTER
to automatically create a system file.
Invalid Card Change Card
Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.
Protected Card Change Card
This appears when the card is protected and lacks the necessary MUSIC Folder
and other folders and files. Unlock the write protect switch, restart the power and
format the card.
Write Timeout
Writing to the card timed out.
Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card. If this problem
still occurs even after formatting a card, the card transfer rate is not fast enough.
Use a different card.
Card Full
The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary takes or move them to
your computer to make open space.
Max File Size
The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24
hours.
File Full
The total number of folders and files exceeds 5000. Erase unnecessary files or
move them to your computer.
Take Full
The total number of takes exceeds 1000. Erase unnecessary takes or move them
to your computer.
Card Error
The card could not be handled properly. Replace the card.
File Protected
The take includes the read only file and cannot be erased.
No Card
No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible.
File
Not
Found
in
TAKE
An audio file could not be found inside the take. The audio files in the take might
have been erased or renamed using a PC. Restore the files or erase the take
using the BROWSE screen.
DIN unlock
When the DIGITAL IN input is selected, the DIGITAL IN connection has been lost
or the sampling frequency is incorrect.
Confirm that the external digital device is connected to the
DIGITAL/SYNC IN
jack correctly. Confirm that the sampling frequency used by the external digital
device and this unit are compatible.
Press the
STOP
key to close this message.
If you do this, you will not be able to use the DIGITAL IN, but otherwise recording
will be possible.
If this message appears during recording, noise might be recorded."
DIN lock
DIN unlock status has ended. DIGITAL IN has become possible.
Press the
STOP
key to close this message.
If this message appears during recording, noise might be recorded."
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