Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony CMT-CP500MD”. 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 | CMT-CP500MD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2001/05 |
| Device type | bookshelf |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Not recorded |
| Dimensions | 190 x 252 x 335mm Main Unit, 300 x 252 x 252mm Speakers |
| Weight | 12.8kg |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 230 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD, Radio recording, Tape deck |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Speaker amplifier |
| Control | PC Link |
European version of the CMT-J100. Only difference appears to be that it supports 230v instead of 100v
1CD, 1MD, 1 Cassette, and AM/FM Tuner device. Supports MDLP. Body part# is HCD-CP500MD
Optional PC-Link, PCLK-M10/A, for easy retitle/editing support. Note that this is not netMD.
This is an ATRAC Type-R device.
MD Mechanism Type: MDM-7B
Optical Pick-up Type: KMS-260B
ATRAC IC: CXD2662R
Content adapted from: CMT-CP500MD Minidisc.org Page
Manuals
Photos
Additional specifications and references
| Remote Page | |
|---|---|
| Atrac Ic | CXD2656R / CXD2662R |
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Europe |










