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Sony MDX-C5400

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-02-26

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDX-C5400
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-C5400”. 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-C5400
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2000/04
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes - 76-90Mhz
Dimensions 1-DIN 178×50×183mm
Weight 1.2kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥41 000
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Inputs RCA in
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Remote (Sony)

Variants: MDX-C5400X (silver), MDX-C5400 (dark grey), MDX-C5400J (green). Also sold as the MD portion of the XDC-54M XDC-54M (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) MD + CD CDX-616 changer bundle

● Achieves an overwhelming high power drive of 50W x 4ch.
● D-BASS II that can enhance the deep bass in 3 stages and automatically corrects the treble range.
● Wide bitstream equipment that reproduces a voluminous sound.
● Easily control multiple functions with the newly adopted cross cursor encoder.
● An EXA tuner that prevents interference from FM broadcast stations and allows you to receive clear sound.
● Equipped with pre-out terminal.

■ Power amplifier part ● Maximum output: 50W × 4 ■ MD part ● f special: 10Hz ~ 20kHz ● SN ratio: 90dB ■ Tuner part ● Frequency range: 76.0MHz ~ 90.0MHz (FM), TV1 ~ 3ch (TV audio), 522kHz ～ 1,629kHz (AM) ● Practical sensitivity: 8dBf (FM), 30μV (AM) ● SN ratio: 68dB (FM mono) ■ Power supply: DC12V minus earth ■ Current consumption: 10A (maximum) ■ External dimensions: Width approx. 178 × Height approx. 50 × Depth approx. 183 mm ■ Mass: approx. 1.2 kg ■ Attachment: Power cord

C5400J - green face C5400X - ?

Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Minidisc.org page Sony Mobile Site (archived) Sony Mobile Site (archived) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) sony.jp/ServiceArea makoden.com

Manuals

MDX-C5400 User manual (Japanese)

MDX-C5400 Mounting guide (Japanese)

Repair

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RegionJapan