Simple/Stupid 414 Question, ARGGG!

[AllenLook]

All I want to do is plug in 4 inputs to a TASCAM 414MKII, and have each one recorded on its respective track. I am getting foiled by the fact that the mixer appears to dump everything onto a 2-channel bus, and I can only select L and R for the 4 tracks, even if I have selected the direct mode by pushing each channel switch to 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Anybody out there that can guide a newbie?

[SN]

According to TASCAM's website, the 414mkII should be able to record 4 tracks at once.

I have a 424mkIII. It works as follows:
Each instrument is plugged in to channels 1-4.
Panning does not matter. Channel faders are set.
The recording funtion for each track is set to Direct. (channel 1 to Track 1, Channel 2 to Track 2 etc)
I monitor the levles to see that they are fine for each track.
I press Play and Record.

It should work