# Troubleshooting

# IC Recorder ICD-PX333/PX333F

## Messages list

Follow the instructions below if a message appears on the display.

#### HOLD

All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status.

(See “Releasing the HOLD function.”)

#### Low Battery

The batteries are exhausted. Replace the old LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with new ones. Or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones.

(See “Inserting batteries.”)

#### 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.” )

- An M2™ that the IC recorder does not authorize is inserted.

  (See “About compatible 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 Locked

The memory card is write-protected. A write-protected 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.”)

#### File Damaged

You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged.

#### Format Error

The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu. Do not use your computer to format the IC recorder.

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

#### Process Error

- The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then re-insert the batteries.
- Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder using the menu.

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

- The file name has reached the maximum number of characters; you may not be able to divide or move the file.

#### 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 using the menu.” )

#### Track Marks are Full

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

(See “Erasing a track mark.”)

#### 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.

#### Low Battery Level

You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Replace the old LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with new ones. Or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones.

(See “Inserting batteries.”)

#### Already Set

- The selected file has already been set for alarm playback. Select the other file.
- You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file. Change the alarm setting.

(See “Playing back a file at a desired time with an alarm.”)

#### 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.”)

#### 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.”)

#### 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-PX333F only).

(See “Presetting FM radio stations automatically (ICD-PX333F only)” and “Presetting FM radio stations manually (ICD-PX333F only).”)

#### Set Add/Overwrite

“Add/Overwrite” in the menu is set to “OFF.” You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording.

(See “Adding a recording to a previously recorded file (Add)” and “Adding an overwrite recording during playback (Overwrite).”)

#### Unknown Data

- This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder. The IC recorder supports MP3(.mp3) files only.

  (See “Design and specifications.”)

- You cannot play back copyright protected files.

#### Invalid Operation

- You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in a or folder.
- 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 “Divide All Track Marks” function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from the dividing position.
- The “Divide All Track Marks” function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file.
- The file length is less than 1 second; you cannot divide such a short file.
- The “Divide Current Position” function cannot be used at a position within 0.5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file.
- The file name has reached the maximum number of characters; you may not be able to divide or move the file.

#### Cannot Divide - Max 199 Files

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 when a file is divided, or a file is copied or moved.

#### No Memory Card

There is no memory card inserted into the memory card slot when you attempt to set the “Select Memory,” or “File Copy” menus.

#### New File

The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit (500 MB). The file will be divided automatically and recording will continue as a new file.

#### Erased-too near Track Marks

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.”)

#### AVLS

- The volume of the playback sound exceeds the AVLS-specified level. Adjust the volume to a moderate level.

  (See “About the AVLS function (European models only)” and “Turning the AVLS function on or off (European models only).”)

- You play back files with headphones at a volume that exceeds the AVLS-specified level for a specified period of time. “AVLS” in the menu is automatically set to “ON.”

  (See “About the AVLS function (European models only)” and “Turning the AVLS function on or off (European models only).”)

#### Change Folder

If there are no files in a or folder, no folders are displayed in the display window. A folder containing a file will be displayed.

#### System Error

A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the batteries and re-inert them.