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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDX-61”. 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 | MDX-61 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1997/04 |
| Device type | auto |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 176 × 83.5 × 125 mm |
| Weight | 1900 |
| ATRAC ver | 3 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥60 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | RCA out |
| Control | Not recorded |
Follow up to the Sony MDX-60
Golden version of the MDX-61: Sony MDX-61G
Functions:
- 6 MD Direct-in system
- EX-Change function (Swapping disc A while disc B is playing)
- Fast Changing (Continuous play)
- 1-Bit D/A converter
- 10 second shock resistant memory
- Bus control output (8 Pin)
- Analog audio output (RCA)
Notes:
- The MDX-100 has an MD button, but the MDX-60 is operated with the CD button
- The MDX-U1 cannot be connected
- Can be wired in with the RM-X57 System Remote Control
Other info:
- Base Mechanism Type: MG-798-133
- Optical Pickup: KMS-193C/J2N
- Chipset: CXD2535BR
- ATRAC IC: CXD2536CR - Shared with MXD-D1 (has integrated CD controller functionality)
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org minidisc.org/boyde Release date a-nkmr.com makoden.com (62,000 msrp) Sony auto 1997 catalog pg.18
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