Recording

The remaining recording time does not increase even though files are deleted.
  • Due to system restrictions, the remaining recording time may not increase if only the small size files are deleted.

My Walkman cannot record.
  • There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.

  • Delete unnecessary files.

  • Export recorded files to a computer. Necessary free space may vary, depending on the bit rate or recording time.

  • The maximum number of files that can be recorded is reached. The maximum number of files that can be recorded is 999 files each for FM radio programs (NWZ-B172F/B173F only) and recorded voice files.

  • Delete unnecessary files until recorded FM radio programs (NWZ-B172F/B173F only) and recorded sound files become 999 or less, respectively.

  • Export the recorded files to a computer.

  • Your Walkman is connected to a computer.

  • Disconnect the Walkman from the computer.

The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not equal the maximum recording time.
  • Due to system restrictions, remaining recording time may decrease by a few seconds when you start recording.

Recorded files cannot be deleted.
  • A file or the folder that cannot be deleted is set to [Read-only] on a computer.

  • Delete the data using Windows Explorer.

  • The battery power is low or exhausted.

A folder is not deleted even though all recorded files have been deleted.
  • Files other than recorded files are included in the folder.

  • Open the folder using Windows Explorer, and delete all files other than those recorded with your Walkman.