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features 

New Small Slim High Tech Design

New design is slim enough to 

fit in a shirt pocket. Controls are all in-line for easy use

Durable Metal Cabinet

slim style metal cabinet provides a durable

recorder that is resistant to shock and breakage

• Double Recording Time

gives you the option of recording on a

standard cassette at either normal speed or half the normal speed, for
extended recording or dictation sessions

• Voice Operated Recording

activates the recorder only when audible

sound is present, conserving tape and eliminating soundless passages

Large Playback Speaker 400mW Output Power

provides crystal

clear playback of recorded material and lets you and others hear
playback without an earphone

• Playback Speed Control

lets you adjust playing speed as much as

+30% or -15% for easier review of recorded information

• LED Battery Level Indicator

provides visible indication of battery

power remaining

• Built-In Microphone

for extra convenience eliminates the need for an

external microphone in many situations

• Microphone Jack

allows connection of an external microphone for

special recording applications

• Clear Voice™ Recording System

sound system enhances voice

quality during recording and playback for greater clarity

• 3 Digit Tape Counter

lets you find a specific recorded section 

more easily 

• Auto Shut-Off Function

helps reduce mechanical wear, reduces

battery consumption, and lets you know when you have reached the
end of the tape

• Auto Power-Off Function in Rewind and FF

prevents stretching

and/or breaking the cassette tape

• One Touch Recording

for simplified quick play/record operation

• Cue and Review Function

provides sound during fast forward and

rewind modes to help find specific passages 

• Sony-Matic

®

Automatic Recording Level Control

uses advanced

circuitry to ensure correct recording level

• DC-In Jack

permits two-way power operation, using available

replaceable batteries or optional AC power adapter 

• L/R Monaural Earphone Jack

provide sound in both ears when using

an optional stereo headset

• Hinged Battery Lid

makes it easy to open and close the battery lid for

easy replacement of batteries

specifications

Recording System:

2 Track, 1 Channel, Standard Cassette

Frequency Response:

250-6,300Hz

Speaker:

2" (50mm) dia.

Speaker Output:

400mW

Inputs:

DC-In jack 3V

External Microphone

Outputs:

Earphone (mini jack)

Power Requirements:

DC 3V, “AA” x 2

Battery Life (Approx.):

Rec/Play: 15 Hours* Continuous Recording w/Sony

Alkaline Batteries (optional)

LED:

w/Battery Indicator

Built-In Mic:

Yes

Color:

Silver

Dimensions (WHD): 

3

3

8

" x 4

1

2

" x 1

3

8

" (86.9 x 116.3 x 36.5mm)

Weight: 

6 oz. (169g)

Supplied Accessories: 

Carrying Pouch 

Optional Accessories: 

AC-E30HG AC Adapter

©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,

Clear Voice and Sony-Matic are trademarks of Sony.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures

are approximate.

* Actual battery time may vary upon usage pattern. 

TCM-450DV

Standard Cassette Voice Recorder

®

Sony Electronics Inc.

1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656
www.sony.com
Printed in USA 2/2004

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