Tascam DR-22WL User Manual

The following is a list of pop-up messages.
Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears and you want to check the meaning or 

determine the method of dealing with the problem.

File Name ERR

DIVIDE caused the number of characters of a file name to exceed 200. 

The DIVIDE function adds “_a” or “_b” to the end of the file name. Before 

using the DIVIDE function, connect the unit to a computer and edit the 

file name to less than 198 characters.

Dup File Name

A file with the same name as that of a file created by  

DIVIDE exists in the same folder. The DIVIDE function adds “_a” or “_b” to 

the end of the file name. Before using the DIVIDE function, connect the 

unit to a computer and edit the file name.

File Not Found

The file may be damaged. Check the relevant file.

Non-Supported

The file format is not supported. See “Connecting the Unit to a Computer” 

in the Reference Manual 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.

MBR Error Init CARD

The card may not formatted properly or it may be broken. Change the 

card or press the F4 button while this message is being shown to format 

the card.
Formatting will erase all the data on the card.

Format Error
Format CARD

The card may not formatted properly or it may be broken. This message 

also appears if the card was formatted by use of a computer connected 

via USB or if an unformatted card is inserted in the unit.
Always use the DR-22WL to format cards to be used with it. Change the 

card or press the F4 button while this message is being shown to format 

the card.
Formatting will erase all the data on the card.

File Not Found
Make Sys File

The system file is missing. This unit requires a system file to operate. While 

this message is shown, press the F4 button to create a system file.

Invalid SysFile
Make Sys File

The system file required to operate this unit is invalid. While this message 

is shown, press the F4 button to create a new system file.

Invalid Card
Change Card

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

Write Timeout

Writing to the card timed out.
Back up files on the card to a computer and format the card.

Card Full

The card has no remaining capacity. Delete unnecessary files or move 

them to a computer to make open space.

Can't Divide

The selected division point used when DIVIDE was performed is not 

appropriate. (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 exceeded 

24 hours.

File Full

The total number of folders and files exceeded 5000. Delete unnecessary 

folders and files or move them to a computer.

Card Error

The card could not be recognized properly. Change the card.

File Protected

The file is read only and cannot be deleted.

No Card

No card is in the unit, so recording is not possible.

No PB File

There is no file that can be played back. The file may be damaged.

No MUSIC File

There is no playback file, so DIVIDE cannot be executed.

If any other error occurs, turn the unit off and restart it.