Tascam DR-1 User Manual

The following is a list of the popup messages that 

might appear on the DR-1 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.

File not found

The audio file cannot be found or is corrupted. Check the file (using a computer). 

Non-Supported

The audio file is not a supported format. Check the file format (using a computer).

Battery Empty

The battery is almost out of power. Use a USB connection or an AC adapter (sold 

separately) to recharge it. 

I/O Too Short

When using the I/O key, the IN and OUT points are too close together to start loop 

playback. Reset the IN and OUT points and try again. 

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 are in the Playlist. This appears when the 

PLAY MODE

 is set to 

PLAYLIST

, 

but no files have been added to the Playlist. Add a file to the Playlist. See “Adding 

tracks to the playlist” on page 25. 

PLAYLIST FULL

You cannot add more than 99 tracks to the Playlist. Erase an unneeded file from the 

Playlist and then add the new file. See “Editing the playlist” on page 26. 

MBR Error

Init CARD

There is a problem with the Master Boot Record. The card is not formatted properly 

or the formatting is broken. When “

Are you Sure?

” appears, press the 

ENTER

 

key to format the entire 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 (or by card reader). 

This message also appears when a new card is inserted in the unit. Always use the 

DR-1 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. 
When “

Are you Sure?

” appears, press 

ENTER

 to FAT format the entire card. 

CAUTION

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

File Not Found

Make Sys File

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

Are 

you Sure?

” appears, press 

ENTER

 to automatically create a system file.

Invalid SysFile

Make Sys File

The system file is invalid. The system file required to operate this unit has become 

abnormal or broken. When “

Are you Sure?

” appears, press the 

ENTER

 key to 

automatically create a valid system file.

Invalid Card

Change Card

This appears when there is some type of error with the card.

Protected Card

Change Card

This appears when the card in the unit during startup is a protected card without the 

necessary Music Folder and other folders and files.

Write Timeout

Writing to the card timed out. 
Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card using the DR-1.

Card Full

Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to make open space.
The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeds 24 hours.

File Full

The total number of folders and files is already 999. Erase unnecessary files or move 

them to your computer.

Card Error

There was some sort of error with the card. Turn off the power and replace the card 

with a working card.

This list continues on the next page.