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. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery of your IC recorder.

(See Charging the IC recorder with a computer.)

Charge Battery

The battery is worn out. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery of your IC recorder.

(See Charging the IC recorder with a computer.)

Memory Full

The remaining capacity of the built-in memory 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.)

Settings are Full

The folder name you selected is already used. Change the folder name.

(See Changing a folder name.)

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

  • The built-in memory has been formatted by a computer. Your IC recorder cannot create the required management file for operations. Make sure that you use the IC recorder, not a computer, to format the built-in memory.

    (See Formatting the memory (Format).)

  • The built-in memory does not contain the REC_FILE folder. Formatting the built-in memory automatically creates the REC_FILE folder.

    (See Formatting the memory (Format).)

Process Error

  • Slide the HOLD•POWER switch on your IC recorder to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or longer to restart the IC recorder. If this does not work, make a backup copy of your necessary data, and then format the built-in memory.

    (See Formatting the memory (Format).)

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

    (See Formatting the memory (Format).)

  • If the above actions do not work, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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 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.)

    (See 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

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

(See Formatting the memory (Format).)

Could Not Delete Folder

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

(See Formatting the memory (Format).)

File Protected

The file you selected is protected or “read-only.” You cannot delete the file. Use your IC recorder to remove the 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 the 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. It may have been formatted by a computer. Use your IC recorder to format the built-in memory.

    (See Formatting the memory (Format).)

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

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

    (See Deleting a folder.)

    (See 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.)

    (See 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 # 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.

Operation Invalid While Playing

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

Try Again After Disconnecting the Bluetooth Device

While a Bluetooth connection is established between your IC recorder and a smartphone, you cannot make device registration (pairing) with another smartphone. Disconnect the Bluetooth connection and try again.

(See Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android).)

(See Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS).)

Bluetooth Disconnected

After a Bluetooth connection was established between your IC recorder and a smartphone, the smartphone disconnected the connection. To re-establish the Bluetooth connection, perform the connection steps all over again.

(See Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android).)

(See Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS).)

Pairing Unsuccessful. Try Again.

An attempt to make device registration (pairing) between your IC recorder and a smartphone failed. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your smartphone and try again.

(See Establishing a Bluetooth connection between the smartphone and the IC recorder.)

Connection Unsuccessful. Try Connecting Again.

An attempt to establish a Bluetooth connection between your IC recorder and a smartphone failed. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your smartphone and try again.

(See Establishing a Bluetooth connection between the smartphone and the IC recorder.)

Failed to Register the Remote Control

An attempt to register the remote control with your IC recorder failed. Turn off the IC recorder and perform the registration steps all over again.

(See Registering the remote control with the IC recorder.)