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Sharp MD-DS5

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Manufacturer
Sharp
Model / source grouping
MD-DS5
Device type
portable
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 MD-DS5”. 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 MD-DS5
Manufacturer Sharp
Released 2003/02
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 74.3 x 80.5 x 16.5mm
Weight 75g
ATRAC ver Sharp 7
Battery Not recorded AD-N55BT
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 1.2, 1.5, 5
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥22 000
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Inputs Not recorded
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

Offered in 4 colors: MD-DS5-S Silver, MD-DS5-A Blue, MD-DS5-P Pink, MD-DS5-G Green

  • One-bit digital amp
  • Bookmark playback function (mark up to 10 tracks for playback)
  • Intro-playback mode (plays first 9 seconds of each track)
  • MDLP "navi" uses LED to indicate MDLP playback mode
  • Digital X-bass
  • Backlit LCD remote
  • Charging stand
  • Available in silver, blue, pink and green (remote and charging stand color match unit)
  • Differences from MD-DS8: no Dolby headphone function, longer battery life, and larger and heavier than DS8.

Included Accessories: LCD remote, headphones, NiMH cell, AC adapter, AA cell case, charging stand, carrying pouch, playback connecting cord, manual

Specs: Headphone amp: 5mW+5mW into 32 ohms

The remote control has a backlight that matches the color of the main unit (S: Silver/A: Blue has a blue backlight, P: Pink has a pink backlight, and G: Green has a green backlight.)

Content adapted from: Sharp Press Release Sharp Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Specs Page Specs Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Sharp Product Page Sharp Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org av.watch Press images

Manuals

Sharp MD-DS5 User Manual

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Additional specifications and references
ManualUser manual
RegionJapan