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Sony MDX-100

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Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDX-100
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.

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Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Sony MDX-100”. 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 MDX-100
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1993/12
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Not recorded
Dimensions 1-DIN
Weight Not recorded
ATRAC ver 2
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) $1 000
¥79 800
-
Inputs RCA in
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

There is an RDS variant for Europe/US markets: The MDX-100RDS

Features:

  • ATRAC 2.
  • AM/FM tuner.
  • 10-second shock resistant memory.
  • Staggered 1 bit pulse D/A converters.
  • 12 character display for MD disc/track titles.
  • X-tal lock tuner with SSIR EX front end.
  • 20 Fm + 10 AM presets, best tuning memory.
  • UniLink CD/MD/DSP/TV control with custom file memory.
  • Station memo tuning stores 8 character station names.
  • Disc memo function and program bank control. Loudness button, mute button, intro/repeat/shuffle play modes.
  • 2 preamp outputs with preamp fader.
  • 20 watts x 4 high power internal amplifier. 4 channel amplifier input for processor.
  • 2 color selectable illumination, quartz clock.
  • Full face detachable security with carrying case.
  • Frequency response 20Hz - 20KHz.

Model Using Similar Mechanism: MDX-U1
Optical Pickup: KMS-150A
ATRAC IC: CXD2531R

Release date is estimated based on the 93 catalog. It was likely sometime earlier.

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Antique-autoradio-madness.org Sony Catalog 93.12

Manuals

MDX-100 User manual

Sony MDX-100 Service Manual (scan)

Sony MDX-100RDS Service Manual (scan)

Sony MDX-100 Service Manual Supplement 2 (10 pages)

Sony MDX-100 Service Manual Supplement 3

Repair

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
Remote Page
Atrac IcCXD2531R
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan