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 HOLD•POWER 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 using a computer.”)

Charge Battery

The battery is exhausted. Charge the rechargeable battery.

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

Battery too Low to Update

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

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

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 card.”)

Memory Card Locked

The memory card is write-protected. Unlock the memory card.

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. 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

• When 30 FM stations have already been stored in the IC recorder's memory, you cannot preset a new FM station (ICD-UX543F/UX544F only).
• When you rename a folder, there are already 10 folders with the same folder name as the folder you selected. Please select 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

• 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 or the memory card 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.

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.

(See “Setting the clock.”)

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 Memory Card

There is no memory card inserted into the memory card slot when you attempt to set “Select Memory,” or select “Move to Memory Card” or “Copy to Memory Card” in the “Move/Copy File” menu.

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

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.

Invalid Operation

• You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in the folder in the playback-only area (“Music” and “Podcast”).
• 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.
• 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 Number of 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.”)

Scene Select Deactivated

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

(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.

Setting Invalid While Recording/Cannot Change While Recording

During recording, you cannot select “Auto” in the “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” menu or in “Sensitivity setting” in the “Ext. Input Setting” menu, and you cannot change the value from “Auto” to another value. To change the value, first pause recording, and then change the settings.

(See “Selecting the microphone sensitivity (Built-in Mic Sensitivity)” and “Selecting the input mode and the input sensitivity of an external device (Ext. Input Setting).”)

Only Activated When Built-in Microphone Used

You set “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” when an external microphone is connected to the (microphone) jack. The “Built-in Mic Sensitivity” setting works only when the built-in microphone is used.

(See “Selecting the microphone sensitivity (Built-in Mic Sensitivity).”)

Only Activated When External Input Used

You set “Ext. Input Setting” whenever there is no microphone connected to the (microphone) jack. The “Ext. Input Setting” setting works only when an external microphone is used.

Operation Invalid While Playing

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

Operation Invalid While Using FM Radio

You select an item in the OPTION menu or HOME menu that cannot be executed while you are listening to the FM radio. Turn the FM radio off, and then select the menu (ICD-UX543F/UX544F only).

Deactivated When Audio IN Used

You change the “Recording Filter” setting, when you set “Ext. Input Setting” to “Audio IN.” The “Recording Filter” setting does not work when “Audio IN” is selected.

(See “Selecting the input mode and the input sensitivity of an external device (Ext. Input Setting)” and “Reducing noise when recording (Recording Filter).” )