10 – Messages
The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-100MKII under certain conditions. Refer to this
list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
Message Meaning and response
File Name ERR
The DIVIDE function would cause the le name to exceed 200 characters. The DIVIDE function
adds “_a” or “_b” to the end of the original le name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function,
connect the unit to a computer and edit the le name to less than 198 characters.
Dup File Name
The DIVIDE function would cause the le name to be the same as that of an existing le. The
DIVIDE function adds “_a“ or “_b” to the end of the original le name. Before choosing the DIVIDE
function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the le name.
File Not Found
The le added to the playlist cannot be found or a le could be damaged. Please check the le in
question.
Non-Supported
The audio le is not a supported format. Please see "7 - Connecting with a computer" for le
formats that this unit can use.
Battery Empty
The battery is almost out of power. Recharge the lithium-ion battery and/or replace the AA
batteries.
I/O Too Short
The IN and OUT points are too close together. Reset the IN and OUT points with at least 1 second
between them.
File Not Found
PLAYLIST
The le in the Playlist cannot be found. Please conrm that the le is still in the Music Folder.
No PLAYLIST
No les have been added to the Playlist. Add a le to the Playlist or change the play mode to
something besides
PLAYLIST
.
PLAYLIST Full
The playlist is full. You cannot add more than 99 les to the Playlist.
MBR Error Init
CARD
The card is not formatted properly or the formatting is broken. Change the card or press the
ENTER/MARK button when this message appears to format the card in FAT format.
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
Format Error
Format CARD
The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if you FAT
formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit.
Always use the DR-100MKII to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. Change the
card or press the ENTER/MARK button when this message appears to format the card in FAT
format.
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
File Not Found
Make Sys File
The system le is missing. This unit requires a system le for operation. When this message
appears, press the ENTER/MARK button to automatically create a system le.
Invalid SysFile
Make Sys File
The system le required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message appears, press the
ENTER/MARK button to automatically create a system le.
Invalid Card
Change Card
Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.
Protected Card
Change Card
This appears when the card is protected and lacks the necessary Music Folder and other folders
and les. Unlock the write protect switch, restart the power and format the card.
Write Timeout
Writing to the card timed out.
Backup les on the card to your computer, and format the card.
Card Full
The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary les or move them to your computer to
make open space.
Layer too Deep
Folders can be created down to two layers. You cannot create a new folder inside the current
folder.
Can't Divide
The position selected for divide is not suitable (too close to the beginning or end of a le).
Max File Size
The le is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeded 24 hours.
File Full
The total number of folders and les exceeds 999. Erase unnecessary les or move them to your
computer.
Card Error
The card could not be handled properly. Replace the card.
Current File MP3
MP3 les cannot be divided.
File Protected
The le is read only and cannot be erased.
No Card
No SD card is in the unit. Install a recordable SD card.