Reference Guide

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TASCAM DR-05X
14 – Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not
resolve the issue, please contact the retailer where you purchased this unit or a TASCAM customer support service.
The unit does not turn on.
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Confirm that batteries are installed correctly.
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Confirm that the HOLD switch is not set.
The unit turns off automatically.
i
Check the automatic power saving function setting. Set it
to “Off” to prevent the power from turning off automati-
cally. (See "Setting the automatic power saving function"
on page 53)
The microSD card is not recognized.
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Check that the microSD card is inserted correctly.
No sound is output or sound is not output from
the speaker.
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Confirm that the output volume is not lowered it too much.
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Confirm that the speaker setting is on. Even if the speaker
is on, sound will not be output from the speaker in the
following cases.
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Headphones are connected
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When recording or in recording standby
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When MONITOR MIX is on
Recording is not possible.
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Confirm that the REC indicator is lit. If the REC indicator is
blinking, the unit is in recording standby.
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Check the remaining available recording time shown on
the Recording Screen.
The recorded sound is quiet or distorted.
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Check the input level setting.
The unit is not recognized by a computer
connected using a USB cable.
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Confirm that the connected computer uses a compatible
operating system.
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The USB function used must be selected from the menu to
enable a computer to recognize this unit.
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Confirm that the USB cable is not designed only for
charging.
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Confirm that the connection is not being made through a
USB hub.
Sound skips or noise occurs when in USB audio
interface mode.
For Windows
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Performance options
Select “Adjust for best performance”.
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Power options
Select “High performance”.
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Use an ASIO driver for the DR-X series.
Check the page for this product on the TASCAM website
(https://tascam.com/us/) for details.
The wrong language was set accidentally.
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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.