SONY M-100MC - Microcassette Recorder Operating Instructions

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Microcassette-Corder. Some features are:

• The BATT lamps indicate remaining battery power in two steps and the lamp indicates when to replace the batteries.
• Edit function—You can start recording directly from the playback mode by pressing the button to correct a previously recorded portion.
• Stop-pause-release function—The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the button is depressed, so that you don't miss a recording chance.

Preparing Power Sources

Choose one of the following power sources.

Dry Batteries

Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack.

To take out the batteries

To attach the battery compartment lid, if it is accidentally detached

Attach it as illustrated

When to replace the battaries

Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT indicators go off and the indicator flashes. The BATT indicators change as illustrated:

When batteries are new

When batteries become weak

Replace batteries

Notes

• In the following cases you do not need to replace the batteries:
  • if the indicator lights momentarily when the tape starts running or at the end of the tape.
  • if the indicator flashes during fast forward/CUE or rewind/ REVIEW.

Battery life* (Approx. hours)

Batteries	Recording
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)	16.0
Sony R6P (SR)	5.5

* Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) (Using a Sony Microcassette MC-60)

Note
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

House current

Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3V jack and to a wall outlet. Use the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). (For World model: In Japan, use the AC-E30M, not supplied.) Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

Note
Specification for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.

How to use the stands

You can position the unit to record the sound more clearly using the stands. You can choose from the two types of stands depending on the recording situation.

Insert the rubber stand attached to the handstrap into the slot on the bottom of the unit.

To attach the stand if it is accidentally detached

Attach it as illustrated.

Recording

1. Press and insert a standard microcassette with the side to start recording facing the lid.
2. Select the desired tape speed.
   2.4cm for optimum sound (recommended for normal use): A 30-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette.
   1.2cm for longer recording time: A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette.
3. Set MIC MODE to select the sensitivity of the microphone (see "Using the MIC MODE selector").
   Lecture: to record the sounds from where the unit is aiming (uni-directional). It is useful to record during a lecture.
   Meeting: to record at meetings or in a quiet or spacious place (omni-directional).
   Dictation: to record for dictation or in a noisy place (omnidirectional).
4. Set VOR to ON or OFF.
   If you set VOR to ON, the unit automatically starts recording the sound and pauses when there is no sound (you can save tapes and batteries). When the sound is not loud enough, set it to OFF, or the unit may not start recording.
5. Press .
   Recording starts. While the tape runs, the REC indicator lights and flashes depending on the strength of the sound.

To	Press or slide
Stop recording
Start recording during playback	during playback (the unit becomes in the recording mode) The REC indicator lights.
Review the portion just recorded	Slide CUE/ REVIEW toward 0REVIEW during the recording. Release it at the point to start playback.
Pause recording	Slide PAUSE in the direction of the arrow. The REC and BATT indicators go off. To release pause recording, slide PAUSE in the opposite direction.
Take out a cassette

Note
Select the 2.4 cm tape speed for recording, if you play back the recorded tape with another unit. Otherwise, the sound quality may be changed.

Notes on VOR (Voice Operated Recording)

Using the MIC MODE selector

Set MIC MODE to the desired position depending on the recording situation.

To monitor the sound

Connect the earphone (supplied to World model only) to EAR jack. The monitor volume cannot be adjusted by VOL.

To prevent a cassette from being accidentally recorded over

Break out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the cassette for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Recording cue marks

While recording, you can record a special signal on the tape to mark a specific position.
At the desired position, push CUE MARKER to record a signal.
The REC indicator goes off for a while and a signal will be recorded on the tape. If you want to record a signal longer than that, push CUE MARKER as long as you want.
During cue and review, you will hear the beep sound at the signal position. During playback, you will hear the signal with low frequency.

Notes

Playing a Tape

1. Press .

To	Press or slide
Stop playback/stop fast forward or rewind*
Pause playback	Slide PAUSE in the direction of the arrow. The BATT indicators go off. To release pause playback, slide PAUSE in the opposite direction.
Fast forward	Slide CUE/ REVIEW toward CUE during stop.**
Rewind	Slide CUE/ REVIEW toward REVIEW during stop.**
Search forward during playback (CUE)	Keep CUE/ REVIEW sliding toward CUE during playback and release it at the point you want.**
Search backward during playback (REVIEW)	Keep CUE/ REVIEW sliding toward REVIEW during playback and release it at the point you want.**

* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to depress .
** The tape moves faster in the rewind/REVIEW mode than in the fast forward/CUE mode.

Note
If the tape is completely rewound while searching backward during playback (REVIEW), CUE/ REVIEW may not return to the center position when you release it. In this case, push it back to the center position to start playback.

To increase the playback speed

Slide the FAST PB switch in the direction of the arrow. The playback speed will be increased.
To return to the original speed, slide the FAST PB switch to the original position.

At the end of the tape

In the recording or playback mode, the tape stops at the end of the tape and the locked buttons will be released automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism).
After fast forward or rewind, be sure to set CUE/ REVIEW back to the center position.

Dubbing onto another tape recorder

Connect another tape recorder using the RK-G64 connecting cord (not supplied).
Set this unit to the playback mode and another tape recorder to the recording mode.

Precautions

On power

• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC.
  For AC operation, use the AC adaptor recommended for the unit. Do not use any other type. For battery operation, use two R6 (size AA) batteries.

On the unit

• Use only the (standard microcassettes) with this unit. Non-standard cassettes cannot be used because their "L" dimension (see illustration) is different.
  
  Only standard microcassettes have a small indention of side A.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

A cassette cannot be inserted.

• ( has been already pressed.

cannot be pressed.

or cannot be pressed.

• After the automatic shut-off, PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow.

The unit does not operate.

• PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow.

No sound comes from the speaker.

The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise. n The volume is turned down completely.

During CUE/REVIEW, the tape stops or does not run. Or you cannot fast-forward or rewind.

Tape speed is too fast or too slow in the playback mode.

Tape speed is faster than the normal playback speed.

Recording cannot be made.

• Set the MIC MODE selector firmly at the correct position. Recording is interrupted.

Recording cannot be erased completely.

Maintenance

To clean the tape head and path
Press and wipe the head, capstan and the pinch roller with a cotton swab, moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use.

To clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

Specifications

Tape
(normal position type)

Recording system
2-track 1-channel monaural

Speaker
Approx. 2.8 cm (1¹⁄₈ in.) dia.

Tape speed
2.4 cm/s (¹⁵⁄₁₆ ips), 1.2 cm/s (¹⁵⁄₃₂ ips)

Frequency range
"Lecture": 400 - 3,000 Hz
"Meeting", "Dictation": 400 - 4,000 Hz

Output
Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 – 300 ohms earphone

Power output (at 10% harmonic distortion)
220 mW

Battery life (recording)
See "Preparing Power Sources".

Power requirements
3 V DC
Two R6 (size AA) batteries

Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 126.0 × 68.0 × 40.8 mm (5 × 2³⁄₄ × 1⁵⁄₈ in.) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass
Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz) incl. batteries

Supplied accessories

Hand strap (attached to the unit) (1)
Microcassette tape (1) (Except for U.S.A., Canadian and European models)
Wind screen (1) (U.S.A., Canadian, European and World models only)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2) (World model only) Earphone (1) (World model only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional accessories

Microcassette MC-60, MC-30
Earphone ME-81, ME-L82
Connecting cord RK-G64 (miniplug to miniplug with attenuator)
AC power adaptor AC-E30HG, AC-E30M
Car battery cord DCC-E230, DCC-E345

Documents / Resources

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.