Reference Guide

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TASCAM DR-05X
13 – Messages
The following is a list of pop-up messages.
Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears on the DR-05X and you want to check the meaning or determine a
proper response.
Message Details and responses
File Name Err
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to exceed 197 characters. Before
choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the file
name to less than 196 characters.
Dup File Name
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 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 that file.
Non-Supported
The audio file is not a supported format. Please see “11 - Connecting with a
computer” for file formats that this unit can use.
Battery Empty
The batteries are almost out of power. Replace the batteries.
I/O Too Short
The IN and OUT points are too close together. Set them with at least 1 second
between them.
File Not Found
PLAYLIST
A file in the Playlist cannot be found. Please confirm that the file is still in the Music
folder.
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.
MBR ERROR
Init CARD
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 FAT format the card.
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
Format Error
Format Card
Are you sure?
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-05X to conduct formatting. Change the card, or press the 7
button while this message is being shown to FAT format the card.
CAUTION: Execution of FAT formatting erases all data currently on the card.
File Not Found
Make Sys File
The system file is missing. When this message appears, press the 7 button to
automatically create a system file.
Invalid SysFile
Make Sys File
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.
Invalid card
Change Card
Something might be wrong with the card. Change the card.
Write error
REC continue
Writing to the SD card was not in time. This has caused audio to be interrupted and
noise to occur. A mark is added at the point when audio was interrupted.
Card slow
Check BOF mark
SD card writing performance has become worse. A mark has been added at the
point when audio was interrupted because writing to the SD card timed out. Check
the audio around the mark.
Execute the full format function or change the SD card.
Card Full
The card has no remaining capacity. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your
computer to make open space.
Can't Divide
The selected division point is not suitable. (It is too close to the beginning or end of
the track.)
Max File Size
The file is larger than the designated size, or the recording time has exceeded 24
hours when the total number of folders and files was already at the limit (5000).