Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Pioneer PMD-R3”. 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-R3 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pioneer |
| Released | 1997/10 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 87 x 29.4 x 81.5 mm |
| Weight | ~220g (w/bat) |
| ATRAC ver | Sharp 5 |
| Battery | Not recorded AD-S31BT |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 2xAA |
| Voltage | 3, 3.6, 5 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | $400 |
| ¥48 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (optical multi) |
| Outputs | 3.5mm line out (analog-only) |
| Control | Not recorded |
The PMD-R3-S (Silver) and PMD-R3-L (blue) are MD jacket-sized recording / playback portable MD recorders that use a slot-in mechanical system, and achieve high-quality recording / playback despite their compact body that fit in the palm of your hand.
See also Sharp MD-MS701/MD-MS702 and Kenwood DMC-J7R. Seems the guts are the same as the MD-MS701/702, but the exterior designs is simpler and more similar to the DMC-J7R.
Equipped with various recording / editing functions.
In addition to being equipped with a sampling rate converter that enables digital recording not only from CDs but also from BS / CS broadcasts, a highly visible backlit LCD remote controller is standard equipment.
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Pioneer Press Release
Manuals
Photos
Additional specifications and references
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |