Message
The following is a list of the pop-up messages that might appear on the DR-05 under certain
conditions.
Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to check the meaning or
determine a proper response.
Message
Meaning and response
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters.
The DIVIDE function adds "_a" or "_b" to the end of the file name. Before
File Name ERR
choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit
the file name to less than 198 characters.
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to be the same as that of
an existing file in the same folder. The DIVIDE function adds "_a" or "_b" to
Dup File Name
the end of the file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function, connect
the unit to a computer and edit the file name.
The file added to the playlist cannot be found or a file could be
File Not Found
damaged. Please check that file.
The audio file is not a supported format. Please see "10 – Connecting
Non-Supported
with a Computer" in the Reference Manual for file formats that this unit
can use.
Battery Empty
The batteries are almost out of power. Replace the batteries.
The IN and OUT points are too close together. Set them with at least 1
I/O Too Short
second between them.
File Not Found
A file in the Playlist cannot be found. Please confirm that the file is still in
the Music folder.
PLAYLIST
No files have been added to the Playlist. Add a file to the Playlist or
No PLAYLIST
change the play mode to something besides PLAYLIST.
PLAYLIST Full
The playlist is full. You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the Playlist.
The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. Change
the card or press the 7 button while this message is being shown to
MBR Error Init CARD
format the card.
Formatting will erase all the data on the card.
The card is not formatted properly or the card might be broken. This
message also appears if the card was formatted using a computer
connected by USB and if an unformatted card is inserted in the unit.
Format Error
Always use the DR-05 to format cards to be used with it. Change the card
Format CARD
or press the 7 button while this message is being shown to format the
card.
Formatting will erase all the data on the card.
The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for operation.
File Not Found
When this message appears, press the 7 button to automatically create
Make Sys File
a system file.
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Message
Meaning and response
Invalid SysFile
The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message
appears, press the 7 button to automatically create a new system file.
Make Sys File
Invalid Card
Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.
Change Card
Writing to the card timed out.
Write Timeout
Backup files on the card to a computer, and format the card.
The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary files or move
Card Full
them to a computer to make open space.
The selected division point is not suitable. (It is too close to the
Can't Divide
beginning or end of the track.)
The file is larger than the designated size, or the recording time exceeded
Max File Size
24 hours.
The total number of folders and files exceeds 5000. Erase unnecessary
File Full
folders and files or move them to a computer.
Card Error
The card could not be recognized properly. Change the card.
File Protected
The file is read only and cannot be erased.
No Card
No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible.
No PB File
There is no file that can be played back. The file might be damaged.
No MUSIC File
There is no playback file, so DIVIDE cannot be executed.
If any other error occurs, turn the unit off and restart it.