Recording, Cannot record | Sony NWZ-E453, NWZ-E455, NWZ-E454

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Recording

The remaining recording time remains the same even though files are deleted.

Due to system restrictions, the remaining recording time may not increase if only short files are deleted.

Cannot record.

There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory. Delete unnecessary files [Details].

Export recorded files to a computer. Necessary free space may vary, depending on the bit rate or recording time.

The maximum number of files that can be recorded is reached. For information on the maximum number of recordable files and folders, see [Details].

Delete unnecessary files [Details].

Export the recorded files to a computer.

The player is connected to a computer. Disconnect the player from the computer.

The serial number of the file name has reached 999. Create a new folder [Details].

The combined total elapsed and remaining recording time does not equal the maximum recording time.

Due to system restrictions, remaining recording time may decrease by a few seconds when starting recording.

Recorded files cannot be deleted.

A file or the folder that cannot be deleted is set to [Readonly] on a computer. Delete the data using Windows Explorer.

The battery power is low or exhausted. Charge the battery fully [Details].

A folder is not deleted even though all recorded files have been deleted.

Files other than recorded files are included in the folder.

Open the folder using Windows Explorer, and delete all files other than those recorded by the player.

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NWZ-E453/E454/E455 Getting Started Windows Explorer Drag-and-Drop How to Use the SoftwareContent Transfer Windows Media Player Music SensMe Channels Playing songs using SensMe ChannelsSensMe Channels Option Menu Videos/Podcasts/Photos FM Radio Option Menu FM Radio SettingsFM Radio Listening to FM Radio Playing Voice Recordings Recording SettingsMaking/Playing Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Setting the Timer Timer Common Settings Settings Selecting a level of recording quality Bit Rate Settings Possible Causes of Symptoms TroubleshootingTo Deal with a Trouble Important Information Specifications SpecificationsWhat are Format and Bit Rate Contents list Music Videos/Podcasts/Photos Playing voice recordings Deleting recorded voice files Troubleshooting Cleaning Storing Data About Windows operating system and Windows Media Player About battery chargingBefore first use About model names mentioned in this User Guide Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Returning to a previous Changing the font sizePrinting out a Videos/ Photos/ Podcasts What you can do with WalkmanEnjoying SensMe Channels Playing SensMe Channels Transferring music by drag-and-drop using Windows Explorer Transferring music from CDs using Windows Media PlayerOperation flow to enjoy music Hint Transferring videos/photos using Windows Media Player Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content TransferOperation flow to enjoy videos, photos and podcasts Hint To turn on the player Turning the player on and offTo turn off the player About the Battery Care mode Charging the batteryAbout the battery indicator Hint Turn off the player manually About battery lifeLonger battery life settings Adjust data format and bit rate Language Messages and menus are displayed Selecting the display language Language Settings Setting the current time Set Date-Time Parts and controls Back to top Compatible software Windows Media Player Bundled software Content TransferAbout the software Walkman Guide Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation About the information area About the Home menu Related Topics How to use the Home menu Page To return to the previous screen during operation To return to the Home menu during operation How to use the option menu Related Topics Importing music from CDs using Windows Media Player Back to top Transferring music using Windows Media Player Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Transferring music using Content Transfer Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Content Transfer Playing podcast Podcasts Viewing photos Photos Back to top About the data hierarchy Transferring music using Windows Explorer Related Topics Transferring videos/photos/podcasts using Windows Explorer Related Topics Playing music Back to top Icon Description Browsing and using the music screenMusic playback screen Indication icons of the music playback screen Song list screen Operations on the music playback screenIcons which appear by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button Music list screen Operations on the music list screen Album list screen These icons may not appear depending on the screen Search method Searching for songsMethod Description Back to top To select a song from a song list to add to a bookmark list Using bookmarksAdding a song to a bookmark list To add the currently playing song Removing all songs from a bookmark list Removing a song from a bookmark listRearranging songs in a bookmark list Browsing cover arts to select an album Album Scroll To cancel browsingCover art Deleting songs About the karaoke function Music playback screen with karaoke activated Activating the karaoke functionType Description About the karaoke function Back to top Changing the key of a song About language study Activating the language study for music Activating the language study functionMusic playback screen with language study activated Audio podcast playback screen with language study activated Activating the language study for audio podcast Rewinding slightly Quick Replay Repeat operations Playing back a specified section repeatedly A-B Repeat Adjusting the playback speed DPC Option items Description/reference Using the music option menuOption items appearing on the album list screen Option items appearing on the music playback screen Option items *1 Description/reference Option items appearing on the music list screenOption items appearing on the Bookmark screen Detailed information screen File name Type icon Description Setting the play mode Play Mode Setting the playback range Playback Range Type Description Icon Setting the sound quality Clear Bass EqualizerSetting the sound quality Customizing sound quality Press Customizing the surround sound VPTSurround Listening with Dsee Sound Enhance DSEESound Enhance Troubleshooting Setting Important Information Listening with Clear Stereo Clear Stereo Adjusting the volume level Dynamic Normalizer Changing the default bookmark list Default Bookmark List Type Selecting the album display format Album Display FormatScreen Hint Music playback screen while displaying lyrics Displaying lyrics Display Lyrics Back to top Examples How to create LRC files Save Encoding Lyrics display on the playerFile name Save as type Copyright notice SP Output Optimizer Optimizing the quality of the sound output from the speakers What is SensMe Channels? Playing songs using SensMe Channels Channel Description List of channels To stop analyzing Analyzing songs on the player Option items appearing on the SensMe Channels screen Using the SensMe Channels option menu Watching videos Videos Using the video option menu Back to top Video playback screen Browsing and using the video screenOperations on the video playback screen Icons of videos Video list screenOperations on the video list screen 108 Searching for videos Scene interval setting To cancel the browsingBrowsing scenes Scene Scroll Deleting a currently playing video Deleting videosDeleting videos by selecting from a list Option Description/reference Items Using the video option menuOption items appearing on the video list screen Option items appearing on the video playback screen Setting the zoom function Zoom Settings Playing only video sound On-Hold Display Arranging the video list Order of Video List What is a podcast? Playing podcast Podcasts Audio podcast playback screen Browsing and using the podcast screenOperations on the audio podcast playback screen Operations on the video podcast playback screen Video podcast playback screen Icons of episodes Episode list screenOperations on the episode list screen Operations on the Podcast List screen Podcast list screen Deleting a podcast Deleting podcastsDeleting the currently playing episode Deleting an episode in the episode list 123 Option items appearing on the Podcast List screen Using the podcast option menuOption items appearing on the podcast playback screen Option items appearing on the episode list screen 125 Viewing photos Photos 127 Photo list screen Browsing and using the photo screenPhoto display screen Operations on the photo display screen Operations on the photo list screen Thumbnail OnlyThumbnail + Title Icon of photos 130 Deleting photos Option item appearing on the photo folder/photo list screen Using the photo option menuOption items appearing on the photo display screen Setting the photo list display format Photo List Format Listening to FM radio FM Radio Operations on the FM Radio screen Browsing and using the FM radio screenIcon which appears by pressing the OPTION/PWR OFF button 136 Presetting broadcast stations automatically Auto Preset Presetting broadcast stations manually Save to Preset Deleting preset broadcast stations Delete from Preset Using the FM radio option menu Setting the reception Scan Sensitivity Setting monaural/stereo Mono/Auto Microphone Making voice recordings Voice Recording screen Recorded voice icon Playing voice recordings Deleting all recorded voice folders Deleting recorded voice filesDeleting a recorded voice file Deleting a recorded voice folder All the folders are deleted Select No to cancel deletion Option items appearing on the Voice Recording screen Using the voice recording option menu 149 Selecting a level of recording quality Bit Rate Settings Using the alarm timer About the timer Using the sleep timer Setting the alarm to on/off Alarm On/Off Setting the alarm time Alarm Time Setting the repeat setting Repeat Selecting the alarm song Selecting the alarm sound Alarm Sound Settings Hint Setting the sleep timer Sleep Timer Settings Displaying the player information Unit Information Limiting the volume Avls Volume Limit Turning off the beep sound Beep Settings Setting the slide show setting Setting the screensaver Screensaver SettingsSetting the screensaver to on/off Setting the screensaver type Horz Setting the screensaver waiting time Adjusting the brightness of the screen Brightness To set a desired photo as the wallpaper Setting up wallpaper Wallpaper Settings 165 Setting the date format Date Display Format How to Use the Software Music Setting the time format Time Display Format Limiting the charge amount Battery Care Returning to the factory settings Reset All Settings Formatting memory Format Using USB connection mode USB Connection Mode 172 173 174 175 176 177 Setting Important Information 179 180 181 Screen 183 184 Top page Settings Music Settings How to create LRC files 186 187 188 189 Specifications Contents list Copyright 2010 Sony Corporation 191 Making/Playing Voice Thumbnail + Title 193 194 195 What can I do to solve a problem? Customer support Web site Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Songs or photos cannot be deleted on the player OperationThere is no sound Data cannot be played Player does not respond to any button operations Noise is generated Playback has stopped suddenly There is insufficient volumePlayer’s power turned off, and then on again Playback does not stop Player when you start or restart the computer Display Battery life is short PowerPlayer cannot charge the battery Charging completes very quickly Player turns off automatically Connection to a computer Cannot install the software Data cannot be transferred to the player from your computer Cannot return a song on the player to the computer Transfer takes too long timeFolders cannot be renamed or deleted You cannot find your desired channel SensMe ChannelsMorning always displayed for the time-based channel FM broadcasts are affected by interference FM RadioFM broadcasts are unclear Reception is weak and sound quality is poor Cannot record RecordingRecorded files cannot be deleted Cannot play back an episode Podcast Other Cannot adjust the playback speed Alarm is delayedSleep timer does not work Sleep timer is delayed Messages 216 Important product information 218 Top page Important Information Precautions Warning Top page Important Information Precautions Caution 221 About sample data *1 Top page Important Information Precautions Notice for users Preventing hearing damage Road safetyCaring for others Manuals Top page Important Information Cleaning Notes on cleaning Walkman Storing data Upgrading the player’s firmware License and trademark notice Video Provider Licensed to Provide VC-1 Video 230 Version 2.1, February Important information on softwareInformation on software applicable to GNU GPL/LGPL Package ListPage 233 234 235 236 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries No Warranty Version 2, June GNU General Public LicensePage 240 241 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs 243 Video including podcasts *1 SpecificationsSupported file format Music including podcasts *1 Voice Recording Maximum recordable number of songs and time ApproxMaximum recordable time of videos Approx Photo *7 Battery life continuous playback Output headphonesOperating temperature Power source FM radio Player settings which affect battery lifeMusic Video Mass Dimensions w/h/d, projecting parts not includedDimensions w/h/d Display Supplied items System requirements What is copyright protection? What is audio format?What is bit rate? 252 What is video format? What is photo format?