Error Message List - Boss Loop Station RC-5 Reference Manual

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Error Message List

Message Meaning
LOOPER
Data may have been damaged.
DATA DAMAGED
DATA READ ERR A problem has occurred with the content of the RC-5's
memory.
DATA WRITE ERR
Playback is not possible because the recording time or
DATA TOO LONG
audio file is too long.
Playback is not possible because the recording time or
DATA TOO SHORT
audio file is too short.
Further overdubbing is not possible.
EVENT FULL
The recorded time of one track exceeded 1.5 hours
(approximately).
No further recording is possible on the current track.
MEMORY FULL
The total recording time of all memories exceeded 13 hours
(approximately).
No further recording is possible.
You are attempting to overwrite-save onto a memory in
NOT EMPTY
which a phrase is already recorded.
Since the track is being played at a much faster tempo than
TEMPO TOO FAST
when it was recorded, it might not play back correctly.
Since the track is being played at a much slower tempo
TEMPO TOO SLOW
than when it was recorded, it might not play back correctly.
The RC-5 could not process the data completely.
TOO BUSY
For "TOO BUSY OMSG":
Since you attempted to apply the loop FX to a phrase that
TOO BUSY OMSG
was set to a significantly slower tempo than when it was
recorded, the data could not be processed quickly enough.
An error of unknown cause has occurred during recording,
UNDEFINED ERR
playback, or overdubbing.
MIDI
An excessive volume of messages were received and could
BUFFER FULL
not be processed properly.
There is a problem with the MIDI cable connection.
OFFLINE
Others
The battery has run down.
BATTERY LOW
Because the battery has run down, the unit cannot function
BATTERY LOW!!
correctly.
STOP ALL
All operations of the RC-5 have stopped.
This unit's memory is insufficient. If this message appears,
MEMORY FULL
recording or overdubbing might end mid-way.
The operation is not possible during recording, playback, or
STOP LOOPER
overdubbing.
The operation is not possible during recording, playback,
STOP ALL
overdubbing, or rhythm playback.
The operation is not possible during recording, playback,
overdubbing, or rhythm playback when there is also
STOP ALL&SAVE
unsaved data.
UNSUPPORTED FILE This audio file is unplayable.
20
Action
In the factory reset function (p. 21), choose
"SYS+MEM" to return the RC-5 to its factory settings.
Consult your Roland dealer or local Roland Service.
The recording time or audio file length must not
exceed 1.5 hours.
The recording time or audio file length must be at
least 0.1 seconds.
Save the memory (p. 7).
Save the memory (p. 7). If you want to continue
recording, select a different memory.
Clear unneeded memories (p. 7).
Either clear the currently selected memory (p. 7),
or select an empty memory.
Adjust the tempo.
Lower the performance tempo.
In the case of "TOO BUSY OMSG," return to the
tempo that was used during recording.
Save the current content to a memory.
If this appears frequently, back up the data to your
computer, then execute factory reset "SYS+MEM, " and
then recover the data (p. 21, p. 16).
Consult your Roland dealer or local Roland Service.
Reduce the number or size of MIDI messages
transmitted to the RC-5.
Check to make sure the cable has not been
disconnected and that there is no short in the cable.
Replace the batteries, or use an AC adaptor.
Clear unneeded memories (p. 7), and then try
recording again.
Stop before performing the operation.
Stop all of these before performing the operation.
Stop all of these, and then save the memory (p. 7).
Check the format of the audio file.
To import an audio file into the RC-5, use "BOSS TONE
STUDIO. "