11–Messages

The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-100 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

 

 

The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 200 characters. The DIVIDE function

File Name ERR

adds "_a" or "_b" to the end of the file name. Before 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. The

Dup File Name

DIVIDE function adds "_a" or "_b" to the end of the file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE

 

 

function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name.

 

 

 

File Not Found

The file added to the playlist cannot be found or a file could be damaged. Please check the file in

question.

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Supported

The audio file is not a supported format. Please see "8–Connecting with a Computer" for file

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

The file in the Playlist cannot be found. Please confirm that the file is still in the Music Folder.

PLAYLIST

 

 

 

 

 

No PLAYLIST

No files have been added to the Playlist. Add a file to the Playlist or 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

MBR Error Init CARD

ENTER/MARK key when this message appears to format the card in FAT format.

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.

 

 

 

 

 

The FAT formatting of the card is abnormal or broken. This message also appears if you FAT

Format Error

formatted the card using a computer connected by USB and if a new card is inserted in the unit.

Always use the DR-100 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. Change the card or

Format CARD

press the ENTER/MARK key 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

The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file for operation. When this message

Make Sys File

appears, press ENTER/MARK to automatically create a system file.

 

 

Invalid SysFile

The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. When this message appears, press ENTER/

Make Sys File

MARK to automatically create a system file.

 

 

 

Invalid Card

Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.

Change Card

 

 

 

 

Protected Card

This appears when the card is protected and lacks the necessary Music Folder and other folders

Change Card

and files. Unlock the write protect switch, restart the power and format the card.

 

 

 

Write Timeout

Writing to the card timed out.

Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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