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14 – Messages
The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-40 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 file name to exceed 200 characters. The DIVIDE function adds “a” or “b” to the end of
the original file name. Before choosing the DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the file name to less
than 198 characters.
Dup File Name
The DIVIDE function would cause the file name to be the same as that of an existing file. The DIVIDE function adds “a“
or “b” to the end of the original 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 "11 - Connecting with a computer" for file formats that this unit
can use.
Battery Empty
The battery is almost out of power. 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 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 files 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-40 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.