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Sony HCD-J3MD

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2022-12-30

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
HCD-J3MD
Device type
bookshelf
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.

Manuals & documentation

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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 HCD-J3MD”. 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 HCD-J3MD
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1999/11
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 175 x 250 x 320mm
Weight 6100
ATRAC ver 4.5
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 100
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs 3.5mm line in (analog-only), CD, Tape deck
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

Sony HCD-J3MD

CD optical pickup (SONY KSS-213B)

MD optical pickup was "SONY KMS-260B" and the ATRAC IC was "SONY CXD2654R"

Manuals

Sony CMT-J3MD User Manual

Sony CMT-J3MD Service Manual

Repair

https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/kyotonbi/diary/202002110000/

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan