topic Re: MDR-100ABN power off problem in Portable Audio

MDR-100ABN power off problem

MarkG1234 — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:44:25 GMT

Really really like these, the sound and noise cancelling are amazing. A problem I have however is that when no Bluetooth device is connected, and I just want noise cancellation (no music or calls), the headphone keeps powering down after about 10 minutes.

How can I disable this annoying feature?

Thanks

Re: MDR-100ABN power off problem

nickydivers — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:26:56 GMT

A workaround I've found works, although not ideal, is if you plug in the 3.5mm cable then turn on the headphones they should stay on.

Hope this helps!

Nicky

Re: MDR-100ABN power off problem

MarkG1234 — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:52:22 GMT

Thanks, it didn't really help, its a poor substitute for a bad design.

There needs to be a way to turn off the power down, sometimes you just want noise cancellation without music or even a cable connection. It doesn't help the jack socket is also somewhat proprietary due to how its been angled and recessed. If I meet either of the people that made the bonkers design mistakes that detract from an otherwise superb product, I will definitely have a word with them....

Re: MDR-100ABN power off problem

jamesmyhill — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 10:59:14 GMT

Hi,

I have the same issue and really annoying to be honest. I don't want to have to run down the power on my phone or even have my phone with me all of the time when I want to stick these on without music. Has anyone asked Sony about this? There may not be an answer, but probably worth seeing what they say.

Cheers

Re: MDR-100ABN power off problem

MarkG1234 — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 11:31:06 GMT

I wouldn't waste your time. Sony don't really care what they users think.
This is how the product works, it's performing as designed, end of story,
that's their line

Re: MDR-100ABN power off problem

rmarone — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:21:38 GMT

Sony just told me the same thing in an online chat with Support. I think it's absurd.