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KLR1000J (Panasonic)
Panasonic KLR1000J. Found in at least one early auto MD unit: CQ-MR335LEN
KLR1001 (Panasonic)
Panasonic KLR1001 - seems to be from the mid-late 90's. Found in the Panasonic CQ-MRX777
KMS-130B
Sony optical pickup, used in the mz-1 and dm-1001 No known issues. Sony Part #: X-4944-237-1
KMS-150A
A Sony optical pickup, used in the mdx-u1. Users report that this mechanism is KNOWN TO FAIL, make sure replacement parts are readily available before purchasing! Unknown Sony Part #
KMS-151A
A Sony optical pickup, used in the mdx-400. Users report that this mechanism is KNOWN TO FAIL, make sure replacement optical pickups are readily available before buying anything that uses this optical pickup! Sony Part #
KMS-190A
A Sony optical pickup, used in the mz-r2, mdh-10 and md4. No reported issues. Sony Part #: A-3300-221-A (MZ-R2) X-4620-953-1 (MDH-10)
KMS-193A
A Sony optical pickup, used in the mdx-c150. Users have reported that this optical pickup is KNOWN TO FAIL, make sure replacement optical pickups are readily available! Sony Part #: ?-???-???-??
KMS-201A
A Sony optical pickup, used in the mz-e3. Users have reported that this optical pickup is KNOWN TO FAIL, make sure replacements are readily available before buying! Sony Part #: ?-???-???-??
KMS-210A
A Sony optical pickup, seen in the mds-302, mds-ja3es, mds-ja50es. Справочная информация по лазерным головам к минидисковым декам Sony. Sony MDS-302 MDM-2A MBU-2 KMS-210A Sony MDS-303 MDM-2A MBU-2 KMS-210A Sony MDS-503 M
KMS-241C
Optical pickup designed for the automobile environment.
KMS-260A
A Sony optical pickup, seen in the mds-je500 and mds-je510. No known issues with this optical pickup, but the JE500 and JE510 commonly have issues with other parts. Sony Part #: 8-583-028-01
KMS-260B / KMS-260E
A Sony optical pickup, found in the mds-je480 and md-105tx. Not hard to find for sale on places like AliExpress, and there are no reported reliability issues with this pickup anyway.
LB37648B (Sharp)
A 5th generation Sharp ATRAC IC, confirmed to be used in the md-ms701.
LC89640 (Sanyo)
A playback-only(?) Sanyo ATRAC IC, released alongside the LA9605W amplifier. Potentially able to record as well, as this page claims. Press Release (Translated)
LC89641 (Sanyo)
A playback-only Sanyo ATRAC IC, released alongside the LA9606W amplifier. Press Release (Translated)
LC896431 (Sanyo)
An ATRAC3 playback-only Sanyo IC, released in 2001. Unknown which models (if any) it was used in. It is in a TQFP 120 pin package. Datasheet/Pinout
LR37545 (Sharp)
found in multiple Denon units. Multiple decks refer to both on different sections of their manuals, so also refer to the lr37643 for more info.
LR37643 (Sharp)
PageDevice typeRelease date Denon DMD-1300 / DMD-1550Gdeck1998/09
LR37811 / LR37811A (Sharp)
A Sharp 6th generation ATRAC IC, seen in the md-st521 (LR37811A) and md-ds721 (LR37811).
LR37812 (Sharp)
A 7th generation Sharp ATRAC IC, seen in the md-mt831, md-mt832, and dmc-l7r.
LR376484F (Sharp)
PageDevice typeRelease date Kenwood RXD-M32MDbookshelf
LR378161 (Sharp)
A generation 8.3 Sharp ATRAC IC (MDLP COMPATIBLE), used in the md-mt77 and dmc-m7r.
MD Internal Components
mechanism pickup atrac-ic other-ics Research These were moved from the resources section as part of wiki cleanup: Sony MD chipsets (CXD): CXD2525AQ/AR EFM/ACIRC Encoder/Decoder CXD2526AQ/AR Audio Skip Guard Memory Contro
MD Mechanisms
Mechanisms: cx-bm1060f cx-bm4290f cx-bm8190f mg-164na-138 x33-3170-00 x92-3770-00 Decks: MDM-1A - 02-93 (e.g. MDS-101); Base unit type: MBU-1A; OP: KMS-140B MDM-1C - 1995 (e.g. MDS-501); OP: KMS-140B MDM-2A - 1994 (e.g.
mg-164na-138
Sony MG-164NA-138 Found in the MDX-CA580 and others from that time period.
MN66616RA4 (Panasonic)
A Panasonic "H.D.E.S." ATRAC IC, seen in the sj-hd515. Chip Schematic
MN66616RB1 (Panasonic)
A Panasonic "H.D.E.S" ATRAC IC, used in the sj-mr100. It was replaced in the MR100 in 1999 by the MN66616RB2. Schematic and Pinout from MR100 Service Manual MR100 Service Manual Supplement in 1999
MN66616RB2 (Panasonic)
A Panasonic "H.D.E.S." ATRAC IC, seen in the sj-mr200 and potentially the sj-mr100. Chip Schematic with Pinout and Diagram MR100 Service Manual Supplement
MN66618RC (Panasonic)
A Panasonic ATRAC IC released in 1999, this chip is a LQFP 100 pin format IC, with the ability to do EFM modulation/demodulation, ACIRC en/decoding and ADIP demodulation. Datasheet/Press Release
MN66620RF (Panasonic)
A Panasonic ATRAC IC, seen in the sj-mj88. Not much info on it, besides that it is non-HDES.
Optical Pickups
Optical Pickups, sometimes called Optical Blocks, are the non-serviceable laser mechanism in every MD device. Most Sony pickups have model numbers that start with "KMS-". Pickups: h8173af klr1000j klr1001 kms-130b kms-15
Other ICs
ICs: cxd1873r cxd1875 cxd2525q cxd2525r
RWY1018 (Pioneer)
Pioneer RWY1018. Found in units such as the MJ-L5.
T25-0211-05 (Kenwood)
Kenwood T25-0211-05. Most likely a rebranded Sony unit (KMS-281A?) Found in mid 2000's auto mechanisms such as the x92-3770-00 in units such as the DPX-7010MD
T25-0219-05 (Kenwood)
Kenwood t25-0219-05 Found in the X33-3170-00 mechanism which is in the kmd-300 unit. According to this site it should the same as the Sony KMS-242B (needs verification).
x33-3170-00
Kenwood X33-3170-00 found in the kmd-300 unit.
x92-3770-00
Kenwood X92-3770-00 / X92-3770-01 + X92-3780-00 / X92-3780-01 Service Manual The service manual is very detailed with many pages showing the mechanisms operation and advancements over prior designs. Uses the Sony CXD2659
μPD63730GC (Sony)
A Sony ATRAC1 IC, utilizing a new (at the time) LSI design, combining an ATRAC Decoder, Shock-proof Memory Controller, EFM ACRIC Decoder, ADIP Demodulator, and Servo Signal Processor all into one chip, saving costs. For
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