Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Pioneer PMD-R1”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.
| Name | PMD-R1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pioneer |
| Released | 1996/01 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 109.2 x 30.5 x 81.3 mm |
| Weight | 275g (w /batt) |
| ATRAC ver | Sharp 3 |
| Battery | Not recorded AD-MS10BT |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Other |
| Voltage | 3.6, 5 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | $500 |
| ¥49 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), 3.5mm line in (optical multi) |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Remote (Panasonic) |
See also Denon DMP-R50, Kenwood DMC-F5R, Sharp MD-MS100, Sharp MD-100EX
Available in Black or Silver.
Features:
- Sharp ATRAC 3.
- "slot-in" (non-clamshell) disc insert/eject [easier to manage when you're on the go]
- stereo/mono recording
- track move/ divide/ combine/ erase
- random play
- sound-synchro recording [starts recording when audio appears on the input, automatically truncates between track silence exceeding 4 seconds], auto marker
- remote on headphone cord (volume, track select/position, stop/ pause/ play, bass boost)
- katakana/roman alphabet input/display.
- Line out uses the headphone connector.
Accessories Included: Headphones, remote control, lithium ion rechargeable battery, AC adapter, analog line cord, carrying case.
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page
Manuals
Repair
Photos
Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
|---|---|
| Pickup | h8158af10 |
| Atrac Ic | vhilr37643 |
| Manual | |
| Region | Japan |