SERVICE MANUAL
Sony Corporation
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
SPECIFICATIONS
LINEAR PCM RECORDER
9-893-898-02
2014A33-1
©
2014.01
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
E Model
Chinese Model
Note:
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and
checking of this unit always updated with the
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during
service, contact your Service Headquarters.
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PCM-D100
Compatible file formats*
1
*1 Not all encoders are supported.
DSD
Bit rate: 1 bit
Sampling frequencies: 2.8224 MHz
File extension: .dff, .dsf
FLAC
Bit rate: 24/16 bit
Sampling frequencies:
44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
File extension: .flac
FLAC
Bit rate: 16 bit
Sampling frequencies: 22.05 kHz
File extension: .flac
Linear PCM
Bit rate: 24/16 bit
Sampling frequencies:
44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz
File extension: .wav
Linear PCM
Bit rate: 16 bit
Sampling frequencies: 22.05 kHz
File extension: .wav
MP3*
2
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports
variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies:
16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
*
2
The playback of MP3 files recorded using the
linear PCM recorder is also supported.
Design and specifications
Capacity (User available capacity: when the
built-in memory is formatted with the
linear PCM recorder)
32 GB (approx. 25.60 GB =
27,487,790,694 Byte)
A part of the memory capacity is used
as a management area.
Maximum number of folders (f or a drive)
400 folders
Maximum number of files (for a folder)
199 files
Maximum number of files (for a drive)
4,074 files (When 21 folders are
contained in a drive.)
Frequency range
(Input from the LINE IN (OPT) jack,
output from the LINE OUT (OPT) jack
when recording/playing back) (0 dB to
DSD 2.8MHz/1bit (STEREO):
20 Hz - 50,000 Hz
(Input from the LINE IN (OPT) jack,
output from the LINE OUT (OPT) jack
when recor ding/playing back) (0 dB to
LPCM 192kHz/24bit:
LPCM 176.4kHz/24bit:
LPCM 96kHz/24,16bit:
LPCM 88.2kHz/24,16bit:
LPCM 48kHz/24,16bit:
LPCM 44.1kHz/24,16bit:
MP3 320 kbps: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
MP3 128 kbps: 20 Hz - 16,000 Hz
WMA
*3
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps(Supports
variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File extension: .wma
*
3
WMA Ver. 9 is compatible, however, MBR (Multi
Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are
not supported. Copyright-protected file cannot
be played back.
AAC-LC*
4
Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports
variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 11.025/12/16/
22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .m4a
*
4
Copyright-protected file cannot be played back.
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) (Input from the LINE
IN (OPT) jack, output from LINE OUT
(OPT) jack when recording/playing
back) (1 kHz IHF-A)
DSD 2.8MHz/1bit: 98 dB or above
LPCM 192kHz/176.4kHz/96kHz/88.2
kHz/48kHz/44.1 kHz 24bit: 96 dB or
above (for S/N 100dB OFF)/100 dB
or above (for S/N 100dB ON)
Total harmonic distortion (Input from the LINE
IN (OPT) jack, output from LINE OUT
(OPT) jack when recording/playing
back)
DSD 2.8MHz 1bit: 0.008% or below
(1 kHz, 22 kHz LPF)
LPCM 192kHz/176.4kHz 24bit,
96kHz/88.2kHz/48kHz/44.1kHz
16bit/24bit: 0.006% or below (1 kHz,
22 kHz LPF)
Speaker
Approx. 16 mm dia.
Input/output
MIC (microphone) jack (stereo mini jack)
Input impedance: 22 k
Rated input level: 2.5 mV
Minimum input level: 0.7 mV
(headphone) jack (stereo mini jack)
Rated output level: 400 mV
Maximum output level:
25 mW + 25 mW or more
Recommended load impedance: 16
LINE IN (OPT) jack
Input impedance: 22 k
Rated input level: 2.0 V
Minimum input level: 450 mV
Input level: –27 dBm to –14 dBm
(for optical digital input)
Absorption wavelength:
660 nm (Typ) (for optical digital input)
LINE OUT (OPT) jack
Output impedance: 220
Rated output level: 1.7 V
DC IN 6V jack (EIAJ connector)
USB connector (micro-B, Hi-speed USB, Mass
Storage Class)
Card slot
Memory Stick
/SD memory card slot
Playback speed control (DPC)
2.00 times - 0.25 times (LPCM/MP3/
WMA/ AAC-LC/FLAC)
General
Maximum power output
200 mW
Power requirements
Four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
(supplied)/AC adaptor (Chinese model: supplied,
Four nickel metal hydride rechargeable
batteries NH-AA (not supplied):
4.8 V DC
Power consumption
Operating temperature
5 °C - 35 °C
Dimensions (JEITA)*
5
Approx. 72.0 × 156.8 × 32.7 mm (w/h/d)
(not including projecting parts and
controls)
Mass Approx. 395 g (including batteries)
(JEITA)*
5
*
5
Values measures according to JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association) standards.
Supplied accessories
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
USB cable (1)
(Supplied in the carrying case)
AC adaptor AC-ES608K3 (6V) (1)
(Chinese model only)
Carrying case (1)
control (transmitter unit), and the inner
The external pocket can hold the remote
pocket can hold batteries and the battery
case.
Wind screen (1)
Wireless remote control (receiver unit (1) and
transmitter unit (1))
(Supplied in the carrying case)
Four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
(Supplied in the carrying case)
Operating Instructions
Using Sound Forge Audio Studio LE
The “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” software
allows you to edit data, create a CD, and
perform other operations on your computer.
The Sound Forge Audio Studio LE software
does not support DSD files recorded with the
linear PCM recorder.
For an overview of the software and details
on installation procedures, refer to the
supplied manual “Using Sound Forge Audio
Studio LE.”
Recommended load impedance: 22 k
Output level: –21 dBm to –15 dBm
(for optical digital output)
DVD-ROM (“Sound Forge Audio Studio LE”)
(1) (US, Canadian, AEP and E models only)
Except Chinese model: not supplied):
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
