User guide

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Troubleshooting
Should problems occur, it is often unnecessary to consult
your dealer or technical service department. On the basis of
the following checks, you may be able to rectify a number of
conditions yourself without difficulty. If the condition cannot
be remedied after the following check, please consult your
dealer.
The PMD580 does not turn on.
• Check AC power cord connections.
The PMD580 seems to record, but there is no sound on
playback.
• Check input settings.
(For example, if LINE input is selected and no input is
connected to the LINE IN jack, the PMD580 will record
silence. The PMD580 will not playback.)
There is no audio playback through headphones.
• Check Level control setting.
• Check a different track or CF
The PMD580 will not record.
• Check that the maximum of 999 tracks have not been
recorded.
• Check that the PMD580 acknowledges the CF card.
There is excessive noise on the PMD580.
• Check cable connections and/or replace cable.
• Check for proper gain levels.
Playback on a PC results in poor sound.
• Check quality of PC sound card and program.
• Check frequency conversion program.
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✽ The PMD580 records audio files with a sampling frequency of 48kHz.
Some PC programs convert the files to 44.1kHz (using a sample rate
converter). Only high quality sample rate converters should be used.
PC cannot read files
• Check the capability of the PC program. Some playback
and editing programs do not support MP3 or Broadcast
Wave (.wav) formats.
If the PMD580 exhibits erratic behaviour, the microprocessor
can be reset by powering off, disconnecting AC power and
removing batteries.
Network is not working
• Check the network cable is plugged in on both the
PMD580 and the network.
• Ensure that you have selected the correct network type.
IP address cannot be obtained
• Check that there is a server or a device that works as a.
DHCP server.
Care and Maintenance
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent
solution.
Media cards that are heavily used should be occasionally
reformatted to avoid audio problems due to fragmentation.