josephboyle Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hey Everyone, I just picked up a used 744t and when I was doing initial testing, the Rec button only functions some of the time (maybe 1 out of 20 or 30 presses, but it's not consistent), and this happens randomly after I haven't changed any settings. Also, once it actually starts recording, the Stop button won't function at all. I tried some of the menu shortcuts that involve the Stop button (Input Selection, Flashlight mode, etc.) and none of those worked either. This was my setup after resetting to factory settings: microphone in input 1, phantom power on, input routing was 1>A,B, I tried writing to both the INDD and CF independently and together and also verified that the CF card was working in another recorder. I also tested the exact same setup on my 702t and it worked fine. Has anyone else experienced this? It sounds like it is time to send it to Sound Devices for repair, but maybe I'm missing something? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 I think the keypad needs to be changed. Either this unit goes back to SD or an authorised service centre. You could try factory settings etc., but it seems to me a hardware issue if the REC functions once in many times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foy Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Reasonably common problem, you will ned a new Membrane and / or PCB.............. off to the Mother Ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephboyle Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks for the information guys. Looks like I'll probably be shipping it off then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Happens every few years with constant use. Fast fix, not one you can do yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephboyle Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks Phillip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Could always use a cl1 if your busy with your machine and it's inconvenient to send it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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