Sony ICD-US502 User Manual

ModelName: ICD-UX502

PartNumber: 4-421-477-11

Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.

HOLD

Slide HOLD Switch to 

Activate.

 All the button operations are disabled because the IC 

recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional 

operations. Slide the HOLD•POWER switch towards the 

center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status ( 

p. 14).

Low Battery Level

 You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a 

folder because of insufficient battery power. Replace the 

exhausted battery with a new LR03 (size AAA) alkaline 

battery or a fully-charged NH-AAA rechargeable battery 

(not supplied).

Low Battery

 The battery is exhausted. Replace the exhausted battery 

with a new LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery or a fully-

charged NH-AAA rechargeable battery (not supplied). 

Memory Full

 The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is 

insufficient. Erase some files before recording.

File Full

 When there are already the maximum number of files in 

the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the 

IC recorder has exceeded the maximum, you cannot record 

a new file. Erase some files before recording.

Settings are Full

 When you rename a folder, there are already 10 folders 

with the same folder name as the folder you selected. Please 

select a different folder name from the templates.

Track Marks are Full

 You can set up to 98 track marks for a file. Cancel 

unwanted track marks ( p. 56).

File Damaged

 You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the 

selected file is damaged.

Built-In Memory  

Needs to be  

Formatted

 The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer 

because there is no copy of the control file required for 

operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting 

function in the menu ( p. 76). Do not use your computer 

to format the IC recorder.

Process Error

 Remove and then re-insert the battery.

 Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder 

using the menu ( p. 76).

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