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Sony MDX-C8500

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2025-02-10

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MDX-C8500
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
No
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.

Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Sony MDX-C8500”. 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-C8500
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2000/04
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes - 88-108MHz
Dimensions 1-DIN 178 × 50 × 183 mm
Weight 1.2kg
ATRAC ver 4
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs RCA in
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

Features: 10-second anti-shock memory, HX DSP - digital EQ with presets and 7-band equaliser, wireless remote control, flip-down detachable face with multicolor display, CD/MD changer/TV controls, Custom File Memory, MD titles and CD Text, multi-language display (English/Spanish/French).

European model (C8500R) is visually different, has DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) Control, RDS/EON tuner, a 4x40W max amplifier and does not have the wireless remote control.

Specs: Maximum output 50W x 4 (19W x 4 RMS), FM sensitivity 8 dBf, FM 18/MW 6/LW 10 station presets

Base Mechanism Type MG-164NV-138
Optical Pick-up Name KMS-241C/J1NP
ATRAC IC: CXD2652AR

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, Sony product page (Archived) Sony product page (Archived) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

Manuals

MDX-C8500R User Manual (EU)

MDX-C8500X User Manual US/FR/ES

MDX-C8500X Service Manual Supplement-1

Repair

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
ScmsNo
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
Remote Page
Atrac IcCXD2650R / CXD2652/R/AR
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan, US/Canada, Europe, Latin America