PORTASTUDIO MF-P01
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Tracing faults in a recording setup is often a mixture
of logical deduction and patience. Very often, the
problem is caused by something simple; a cable
which hasn’t been plugged in properly, or a faulty
cable. If you discover a faulty cable, replace it with a
new one - it’s not worth hanging onto bad cables!
The MF-P01’s POWER light does not come on.
Is the PS-P2 adaptor plugged into the power supply?
Is the PS-P2 adaptor plugged into the MF-P01?
Is the POWER switch on the MF-P01 set to ON?
The tape does not move when the PLAY button is
pressed.
Is the tape properly inserted in the MF-P01?
Is the tape at the end of the tape?
Some tracks have been recorded on the tape, but
nothing can be heard when playing back.
If you’ve just put in a tape you recorded in another
session, make sure that it’s the right way round.
Make sure the LEVEL and MASTER controls are set
appropriately (not to "0").
If you can hear something through the headphones
but cannot from the speakers, check the LINE OUT
connections and make sure the amplifier is set to the
correct input source.
Nothing appears on the meter indicators when a
source is played.
Is the source (microphone, guitar, etc.) switched on
and volume control turned up? If it uses batteries,
does it need new batteries?
Is the INPUT LEVEL control of the channel set
appropriately (not to "0")?
Cannot press the RECORD key.
Is the tape properly inserted in the MF-P01?
Is the tape record-protected?
The RECORD key is pressed, the tape moves, but
nothing is recorded, or the level is very low.
Is one of the REC FUNCTION switches depressed?
Check the LEVEL control for the track.
Is the INPUT LEVEL control set correctly?
Is the recording level is too low or too high?
Tape sounds are muffled on playback.
The heads are dirty. Clean them (see "Cleaning the
heads").
The mixdown signal is noisy or distorted.
Is the recording level is too low?
Is the PHONES plug is connected during mixdown?
Track format:
4 tracks, 4 channels
Head configuration:
1 x 4-track record/replay head (Permalloy)
1 x 4-track erase head (ferrite)
Motor type:
1 x DC motor (capstan and reel motor)
Tape speed:
1 7/8 in./sec (4.76 cm/sec)
Wow and flutter:
0.25%
Fast wind time:
Approx 120 seconds (C-60 tape)
Power requirements:
USA/CANADA: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
U.K./EUROPE: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
AUSTRALIA: 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption:
7 W, via the supplied PS-P2 AC adaptor
Physical dimensions (w x h x d):
295 x 70 x 205 (mm), 12.0 x 2.8 x 8.1 (in.),
maximum height (including controls)
81 (mm), 3.2(in)
Weight (main unit):
1.1 kg (2.4 lb)
MIC/LINE input (1/4" phone jack)
Input level:
–50 dBV or higher
Input impedance:
50 k
Ω
LINE OUT (2 x RCA jacks)
Output level:
–10 dBV
Output impedance:
10 k
Ω
Specifications
Troubleshooting
