List of messages

HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate.

All the buttons are disabled because your IC recorder is in the HOLD state to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the HOLD•POWER switch to the center dot to release the IC recorder from the HOLD state.

(See Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state.)

Low Battery Level

You cannot format the memory or delete all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Replace the batteries (size AAA) with new ones.

(See Inserting batteries.)

Low Battery

Your IC recorder does not work because its batteries have worn out. Replace the batteries (size AAA) with new ones.

(See Inserting batteries.)

SD Card Error

  • An error was detected when you inserted a microSD card into the microSD card slot. Remove the microSD card and insert it once again. If this message keeps appearing, use a new microSD card.

  • The microSD card is write-protected.

  • You inserted a read-only microSD card. You cannot use the read-only microSD card on your IC recorder.

Memory Full

The remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the microSD card is insufficient. Delete some files and repeat the recording once again.

(See Deleting a file.)

File Full

The sum of folders and files or the total number of files has reached the limit. You cannot create any more files. Delete some files and create the file once again.

(See Deleting a file.)

Track Marks are Full

The number of track marks has reached the limit. You cannot add any more track marks. Delete some unnecessary track marks.

(See Deleting a track mark.)

Built-In Memory Needs to be Formatted / SD Card Needs to be Formatted

Process Error

No folder

  • The memory storage you selected as the move/copy destination does not contain any folders. Create a folder and repeat the operation once again.

    (See Creating a folder.)

  • The REC_FILE folder does not contain any folders. Create a folder and repeat the operation once again.

    (See Creating a folder)

No File

The folder you selected does not contain any files. There is no file that you move or copy.

No Track Marks

The file you selected does not have any track marks that you can delete. Selecting “At All Track Marks” for “Divide” with the OPTION menu does not work, either.

Cannot Format SD Card Because No SD Card Is Inserted

Your IC recorder does not have a microSD card inserted. Insert a microSD card.

(See Inserting a memory card.)

No SD Card

Your IC recorder does not have a microSD card inserted. “Move to SD Card” and “Copy to SD Card” of the “Move/Copy File” operation do not work.

Cannot Add Additional Folders

  • The sum of folders and files has reached the limit. You cannot create any more files. Delete some folders or files and create the folder once again.

    (See Deleting a file and Deleting a folder.)

  • The sequential number of the folder name has reached the limit. Delete unnecessary folders and create the folder once again.

    (See Deleting a folder.)

Could Not Create Folder

  • The microSD card is write-protected. Unlock the microSD card.

  • A file system error was detected in the built-in memory or the microSD card. It may have been formatted by a computer. Use your IC recorder to format the built-in memory or the microSD card.

    (See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)

Could Not Delete Folder

  • The microSD card is write-protected. Unlock the microSD card.

  • A file system error was detected in the built-in memory or the microSD card. It may have been formatted by a computer. Use your IC recorder to format the built-in memory or the microSD card.

    (See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)

File Protected

The file you selected is protected or "read-only." You cannot delete the file. Use your IC recorder to remove protection from the file, or use a computer to clear the read-only property.

(See Protecting a file.)

Protected Files Not Deleted

The file you selected is protected or "read-only." Use your IC recorder to remove protection from the file, or use a computer to clear the read-only property, and then delete the file once again.

(See Protecting a file.)

Some Data Not Deleted

If the selected folder contains sub-folders, the sub-folders and their files will not be deleted.

Unknown Data

  • This data is not in a file format that is supported by your IC recorder. The IC recorder supports LPCM(.wav)/MP3 (.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) files.

    (See Technical specifications.)

  • You cannot play back copyright protected files.

  • The file you selected is corrupted. You cannot play or edit it.

File in Format That Does Not Allow Editing

  • You cannot divide the file that you edited using an application other than Sound Organizer 2.

  • This data is not in a file format that is supported by your IC recorder. The IC recorder supports LPCM(.wav)/MP3 (.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) files.

    (See Technical specifications.)

Invalid Operation

  • A file system error was detected in the built-in memory or the microSD card. It may have been formatted by a computer. Use your IC recorder to format the built-in memory or the microSD card.

    (See Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card).)

  • The built-in memory has a bad block. You cannot write data on the card. You need to repair your IC recorder.

  • The microSD card has a bad block. You cannot write data on the card. Replace the microSD card with a new one.

  • The remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the microSD card is insufficient. You cannot rename any folder. Delete unnecessary folders or files and repeat the operation once again.

    (See Deleting a folder and Deleting a file.)

  • The sequential number of the folder or file name has reached the limit. Delete unnecessary folders or files and repeat the operation once again.

    (See Deleting a folder and Deleting a file.)

  • The file name exceeds the maximum number of characters. You cannot divide the file. Shorten the file name.

  • There is a track mark immediately before or after the point where you want to divide the file. Selecting “At All Track Marks” for “Divide” with the OPTION menu does not work.

  • There is a track mark near the beginning or end of the file. Selecting “At All Track Marks” for “Divide” with the OPTION menu does not work.

  • You cannot divide the file at a point near the beginning or end of the file.

  • There is a file with the same name that has track marks. You cannot move, copy, or divide the file.

New File

The recording file has reached the maximum size limit (4 GB for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file). The file will be divided automatically and recording will continue as a new file.

Cannot Divide - Exceeds Max Number of Files in Folder

The sum of files in a folder or the total number of files will exceed the limit. You cannot divide the file. Delete unnecessary files and divide the file once again.

(See Deleting a file.)

Same File Name Exists

There already is a file with the same name. You cannot create more than one file with the same name.

System Error

A system error was detected for some reason. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Only Activated When Built-In Microphone Used

You are attempting to change the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones while your IC recorder has an external microphone connected. You can only make a change to “Built-In Mic Sensitivity” while the built-in microphones are active as the input source.

(See Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-In Mic Sensitivity).)

Only Activated When External Input Used

You are attempting to change the audio input type to an external microphone while your IC recorder does not have it connected. You can only make a change to “Ext. Input Setting” while an external microphone is connected.

(See Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting).)

Operation Invalid While Playing

You have selected a menu item on the OPTION or HOME menu that is not available for execution during playback. Stop playback and select the item once again.

Operation Invalid While Recording

You have selected a menu item on the OPTION or HOME menu that is not available for execution during audio recording. Stop recording and select the item once again.

Deactivated When Audio IN Used

You are attempting to change the Recording Filter setting while “Ext. Input Setting” is set to “Audio IN.” The Recording Filter function does not work while “Audio IN” is selected.

(See Selecting the audio input type and the sensitivity level of the external microphone (Ext. Input Setting) and Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter).)

Only Active When Built-In Mic Voice Sensitivity Is High/Medium/Low

You are attempting to select “Focused/Wide” under “Recording Settings” when the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones of your IC recorder is set to “For Music” or “Auto” under “For Music.” While “For Music” or “Auto” under “For Music” is selected, the “Focused” or “Wide” recording function does not work.

(See Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-In Mic Sensitivity) and Selecting the recording function (Focused/Wide).)

NCF Unavailable When Mic Sensitivity Is Set to For Music

You are attempting to select “NCF(Noise Cut)” under “Recording Filter” when the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones of your IC recorder is set to “For Music.” While "For Music" is selected, the “NCF(Noise Cut)” recording filter function does not work.

(See Selecting the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones (Built-In Mic Sensitivity) and Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter).)

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