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・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 delete all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Charge the rechargeable battery.

(See “Recharging the battery using a computer.”)

Charge Battery

The battery is exhausted. Charge the rechargeable battery.

(See “Recharging the battery using a computer.”)

Low Battery to Update

The software update cannot be done because of the insufficient battery power. Charge the rechargeable battery until the “” indicator appears on the display.

(See “Recharging the battery using a computer.”)

System Error - Press RESET

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

(See “Resetting the IC recorder.”)

Memory Full

The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Delete some files or folders before recording.

(See “Deleting a file” and “Deleting a folder.”)

Max Files Reached. Create a Folder.

When the maximum number of files already exist in the selected folder, you cannot record a new file. Delete some files before recording or create a new folder.

(See “Deleting a file” and “Creating a folder.”)

File Full

When the total number of files stored on the IC recorder has exceeded the maximum, you cannot record a new file. Delete some files before recording.

(See “Deleting a file.”)

Track Marks are Full

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

(See “Deleting 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

There is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the built-in memory using the formatting function in the menu of the IC recorder. Do not use your computer to format the built-in memory.

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

Process Error

• Press the RESET button and restart the IC recorder. If you still have trouble, save a backup copy of your data and format the built-in memory using the menu of the IC recorder.

  (See “Resetting the IC recorder” and “Formatting the memory (Format).”)

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

Set Date&Time

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

(See “Setting the clock using the menu (Date&Time).”)

No File

The selected folder does not have any files.

No Track Marks

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

File Protected

The selected file is protected or is a “Read only” file. You cannot delete 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

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 supported by the IC recorder.

  (See “Design and specifications.”)

• You cannot play back copyright protected files.

Invalid Operation

• The file name has reached the maximum number of characters; you cannot divide the file. Shorten the file name.
• You cannot select “Divide” - “At All Track Marks” in the menu because there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from the point where you want to divide the file.
• You cannot select “Divide” - “At All Track Marks” in the menu because there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from the beginning or the end of a file.
• The file length is less than 1 second; you cannot divide such a short file.
• You cannot select “Divide” - “Current Position” in the menu at a position within 0.5 seconds from the beginning 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.

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. Delete some files before dividing a file.

(See “Deleting 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.

Track Marks Too Close to Division Deleted

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

Scene Select Deactivated

When “Scene Select” in the menu is set to a value other than “OFF,” if you set “REC Mode,” “Mic Sensitivity,” “Recording Filter,” “VOR,” and “Stereo Emphasis,” the setting of “Scene Select” is changed to “OFF” automatically.

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

Operation Invalid While Playing

You select an item in the OPTION menu or the settings menu that cannot be executed while playing a file. Stop playback, and then select the menu.

Operation Invalid While Recording

You select an item in the OPTION menu or the settings menu that cannot be executed while recording. Stop recording, and then select the menu.

No folder

There are no folders where you want to move or copy a file.

(See “Creating a folder.”)

Cannot Add Additional Folders

When the maximum number of folders already exists, you cannot create a new folder. Delete some folders before creating a new folder.

(See “Deleting a folder.”)

Could Not Create Folder

Press the RESET button and restart the IC recorder. If you still have trouble, create the folder using the computer. If you cannot create the folder using the computer, save a backup copy of your data and format the built-in memory using the menu of the IC recorder.

(See “Resetting the IC recorder,” “Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer,” and “Formatting the memory (Format).”)

Some Data Not Deleted

When there are folders in the folder selected, you cannot delete the selected folder. Delete the selected folder using your computer.

Protected Files Not Deleted

When there are protected files in the folder selected, you cannot delete the folder. Cancel the protection of the files before deleting the folder.

(See “Protecting a file.”)

Could Not Delete Folder

Press the RESET button and restart the IC recorder. If you still have trouble, delete the folder using the computer. If you cannot delete the folder using the computer, save a backup copy of your data and format the built-in memory using the menu of the IC recorder.

(See “Resetting the IC recorder,” “Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer,” and “Formatting the memory (Format).”)

Speaker Output is OFF

When “Speaker Output” in the menu is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the volume. Set “Speaker Output” to “ON” or plug in headphones before adjusting the volume.

(See “Turning the speaker output on or off (Speaker Output).”)

Cannot Power Off With Recording Delay Set

During a countdown for “Recording Delay,” you cannot turn the IC recorder off. Cancel the “Recording Delay” setting.

(See “Using the recording delay function.”)

File in format that does not allow editing

The file is in a format that does not allow editing operations, such as adding track marks or dividing files.

No Folders - Creating New Recording Folder

When there is no folder in the “ Recorded Files” area, a new recording folder is created automatically.

Cannot Speed Up LPCM Files

LPCM files cannot be played back at a speed exceeding 1.00 times the recorded speed.

(See “Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function.”)

Unavailable when REC Mode is Mono

When the “REC Mode” menu is set to “MP3 48kbps(MONO),” the “Stereo Emphasis” function does not work.

(See “Emphasizing the stereo effect when recording (Stereo Emphasis).”)

Cannot Add to Beginning or End of File

You cannot add track marks at a point within 0.5 seconds from the beginning or the end of a file.

Track Mark Already Set

You cannot add track marks at intervals of less than 0.5 seconds.