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Sharp SD-SG40

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2023-04-24

Manufacturer
Sharp
Model / source grouping
SD-SG40
Device type
bookshelf
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

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Adapted from “Sharp SD-SG40”. 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.

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Name SD-SG40
Manufacturer Sharp
Released 2002/12
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions Width 318 x Height 210 x Depth 95 mm
Weight 3700
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 100
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥150 000
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Inputs RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, RCA out
Control Not recorded

SHARP SD-SG40

The 1-bit digital amplifier equipped with SD-SG40 performs ultra-high-speed switching operation in full bloom at about 560 per second, and obtains a time resolution equivalent to 128 times that of a CD.

CD → MD double speed editing function that allows you to edit from CD to MD at half the normal speed, top position recording to additionally record the first song, select and edit the song to be recorded d Keimai and Rack Edit (Hyper Track Edit), When recording a CD with a different playback level, the function such as a digital / analog sound-recording level control which can adjust and record to an appropriate level in 2dB steps from -4dB to +10dB is carried.

Content adapted from: Sharp Press Release Sharp Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Specs Page Specs Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Press image Audio heritage av.watch

Manuals

Sharp SD-SG40 User Manual JP

Video

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
ScmsYes
ManualUser manual
RegionJapan