HOLD. Slide HOLD Switch to Activate.

All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the POWER ON/OFF•HOLD switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status.

(See “Releasing the HOLD function.”)

Low Battery Level

You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Charge the rechargeable battery.

(See “Recharging the battery.”)

Charge Battery

The battery is exhausted. Charge the rechargeable battery.

(See “Recharging the battery.”)

Low Battery to Update

The software update cannot be done because of the insufficient battery power. Charge the rechargeable battery.

(See “Recharging the battery.”)

Memory Card Error

An error occurred while a memory card was being inserted into the memory card slot. Remove and try inserting it again. If this message persists, use a new memory card.

Memory Card Not Supported

A memory card that the IC recorder does not support is inserted.

(See “About compatible memory cards.”)

Memory Card Locked

The memory card is write-protected. A write-protected memory card cannot be used with the IC recorder.

Read Only Memory Card

A read-only memory card is inserted. A read-only memory card cannot be used with the IC recorder.

Memory Card Access Denied

Since a memory card containing an access control function is inserted, you cannot use it.

Memory Full

The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient so that you cannot record or copy a file. Erase some files before recording.

(See “Erasing a file.”)

File Full

When there are already the maximum number of files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder has exceeded the maximum, you cannot record a new file. Erase some files before recording.

(See “Erasing a file.”)

Settings are Full

• You can set up to 30 alarms. Cancel unwanted alarms.
• When you operate “Change Folder Name” function in the menu, there are 10 folders with the same folder name as the folder you selected. Please choose a different folder name from the templates.

Track Marks are Full

You can set up to 98 track marks for a file. Cancel unwanted track marks.

(See “Erasing a track mark.”)

File Damaged

You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged.

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

The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the built-in memory or the memory card using the formatting function in the menu of the IC recorder. Do not use your computer to format the built-in memory or the memory card.

(See “Formatting the memory (Format).”)

Process Error

• Save a backup copy of your data and format the built-in memory or the memory card using the menu of the IC recorder.

  (See “Formatting the memory (Format).”)

• If a problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Stop and Reinsert Memory Card

A memory card was inserted during recording or playback. Remove the memory card and insert it while the IC recorder is in the stop mode.

Set Date&Time

Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.

No File

The selected folder does not have any files. You cannot move a file or set the alarm, etc., because of this.

No Track Marks

There are no track marks when you attempt to erase a track mark or track marks, or divide a file at all the track mark positions.

No Setting

If you have not set the alarm, the alarm list will not be displayed. Make the alarm setting for “New.”

(See “Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm.”)

File Protected

The selected file is protected or is a “Read only” file. You cannot erase it. Cancel the protection on the IC recorder or cancel “Read only” on your computer to edit the file using the IC recorder.

(See “Protecting a file.”)

Already Set

• The selected file has already been set for alarm playback. Select the other file.
• You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file. Change the alarm setting.

Past Date/Time

You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time.

(See “Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm.”)

Unknown Data

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

  (See “Design and specifications.”)

• You cannot play back copyright protected files.

Set Add/Overwrite

“Add/Overwrite” in the menu is set to “OFF.” You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording.

(See “Adding a new segment to a previously recorded file” and “Adding an overwrite recording during playback.”)

Invalid Operation

• You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in the folder in the playback-only area (the tab and the tab).
• When a memory card has a bad block on it, the card cannot be written to. Prepare a new memory card to replace the current one.
• The file name has reached the maximum number of characters; you cannot divide the file. Shorten the file name.
• The “Divide All Track Marks” function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from the dividing position.
• The “Divide All Track Marks” function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file.
• The file length is less than 1 second; you cannot divide such a short file.
• The “Divide Current Position” function cannot be used at a position within 0.5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file.

New File

The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit (2 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.

Invalid when Noise Cut is ON

When “Noise Cut” in the menu is set to “Auto,” “Maximum,” or “Medium,” the effect function does not work. Set “Noise Cut” to “OFF.”

(See “Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function.”)

Change Folder

If there are no files in the or folder, no folders are displayed in the display window. A folder containing a file will be displayed.

Cannot Divide - Exceeds Max 199 Files in Folder

When there are already 199 files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder exceeds the maximum, you cannot divide a file. Erase some files before dividing a file.

(See “Erasing a file.”)

Same File Name Exists

A file of the same file name already exists in the folder, so a file cannot be created or renamed.

Erased Track Marks too near Divide Point

When there is a track mark set within 0.5 seconds from the dividing position, the track mark is automatically erased.

No operation with Memory Card

You cannot set an alarm in a file stored on a memory card. Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to “Built-In Memory.”

(See “Selecting the memory.”)

Check The Volume Level

The volume of the playback sound exceeds the specified volume level. Adjust the volume to a moderate level.

Turn off Scene Select

When the Scene Select function is set to a value other than “Scene Select Off,” “REC Mode,” “Sensitivity setting” for “Built-in Mic Setting” or “Ext. Input Setting,” “LCF(Low Cut),” “LIMITER” and “VOR” cannot be set.

(See “Selecting a recording scene for each situation.”)

System Error

A system error other than the above has occurred. Press the RESET button to restart the IC recorder. If the problem still persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Continue REC in Other Memory

When “Cross-Memory REC” in the menu is enabled and the memory media currently being used becomes full during recording, the IC recorder switches to the other memory media and continues recording.

(See “Recording across memory media – cross-memory recording.”)

No Memory Card

There is no memory card inserted into the memory card slot when you attempt to set the “Select Memory,” “File Copy,” or “Cross-Memory REC” menus.

Manual Setting Only

“Sensitivity setting” for “Built-in Mic Setting” or “Ext. Input Setting” is not set to “Manual.” The LIMITER function does not work.

(See “Adjusting the input level of loud sound automatically (LIMITER).”)

Invalid in Manual Setting

“Sensitivity setting” for “Built-in Mic Setting” or “Ext. Input Setting” is set to “Manual.” The VOR function does not work.

(See “Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function.”)