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Sony DHC-ZX50MD

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Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
DHC-ZX50MD
Device type
bookshelf
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Sony DHC-ZX50MD”. 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 DHC-ZX50MD
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2000/10
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Not recorded
Dimensions 250 x 275 x 295mm
Weight 11.5kg
ATRAC ver Type-R
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 100, 100-110
Power cable AC
Price (launch) $600
Not recorded
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Inputs RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD, Radio recording, Tape deck
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

MDLP MD, 5 CD, dual cassette, FM radio capable unit.

CD → MD/Tape (2x CD → MD), MD → Tape, Tape → MD

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDS-JE640
MD Mechanism Type: MDM-7B
Optical Pick-up: KMS-260B/J1N
ATRAC IC: CXD2662R


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Additional specifications and references
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
Remote Page
Atrac IcCXD2656R / CXD2662R
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan