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Sony CMT-MD1

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Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
CMT-MD1
Device type
bookshelf
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 CMT-MD1”. 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 CMT-MD1
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1998/01
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Not recorded
Dimensions 130 x 215 x 245mm (main unit)
Weight 4.6kg (main unit)
ATRAC ver 4
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 100
Power cable AC
Price (launch) $600
¥80 000
-
Inputs RCA in, CD, Radio recording
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

Main unit part#: HCD-MD1EX

Features: Disc Memo feature (Assign names to CDs), clip on/off speakers with detachable grilles, DBFB bass, pre-programmed equalizer functions (5 different modes), Digital AM/FM radio with up 20 user-selectable station memories

Specs: Full-range bass reflex speakers. 15W + 15W RMS Power. Radio frequencies from 76 to 108MHz. 80W electric consumption.

Remote: RM-SMD1

Variants: CMT-MD1DX comes with black (higher quality?) speakers, but the same base unit.

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: HCD-MD333
Section Mechanism Name: MDM-3J
Optical Pick-up Name: KMS-260A/J1N
ATRAC IC: CXD2652AR

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, Sony ProductsPark Page Sony ProductsPark Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) ChannelDuo atwiki.jp

Manuals

CMT-MD1 User Manual (120 pages)

CMT-MD1 Service manual (v1.1 94 pages)

HCD-MD1DX Service Manual (v1.3 94 pages)

Repair

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Additional specifications and references
Remote Page
Atrac IcCXD2650R / CXD2652/R/AR
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan