FR-AV2: Can't get input from my Rode NT5 Mics

[IanInWingate]

I've just switched from a Zoom H6n to a Tascam FR-AV2. I've previously used two Rode NT5 mics with the Zoom H6n. They are XLR connections and require 48v phantom power. They work fine with the Zoom.

I cannot get any input from them with the Tascam. I have set Phantom Power to +48v. I have set the Input to "LIne" as advised for XLR mic inputs. But I get nothing!

The manual is slightly confusing because it says it supports power but says this is not supported for TRS mics. TRS mics use the same Mic inputs as the XLR mics. Does this mean that the Tascam does NOT support power for XLR mics? If so I've just bought a paper weight. If XLR powered mics ARE supported how do I get the FR-AV2 to recognised input from my Rode NT5 mics?

 

[IanInWingate]

The manual is incorrect in stating that for XLR inputs the input select should be set to LINE.

To support the Rode NT5 mics the following steps have to be taken:
Phantom Power has to be set to 48v in the Settings section.
In Input Settings, set INPUT to MIC which will then enable the Phantom settings for each channel (they are greyed out otherwise!). For stereo balanced NT5s set STEREO LINK to On and then turn on Phantom Power in Input Settings and it then works! Phew!