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Sony ZS-M3

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2023-02-20

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
ZS-M3
Device type
boombox
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Sony ZS-M3”. 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 ZS-M3
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1995/12
Device type boombox
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 520x227x234mm
Weight 6.9kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 100
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥72 000
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Inputs 3.5mm line in (analog-only), 3.5mm microphone, CD, Radio recording
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, Built-in speaker
Control Not recorded

Radio/MD/CD boombox.

Features:

  • CD → MD digital recording (one touch recording and edit (program) recording).
  • CD: shuffle play, program play (up to 20 songs), 1/all repeat, music calendar.
  • MD play mode: shuffle play, program play (up to 20 songs), 1/all repeat, music calendar.
  • All normal editing functions done with separate divide/ combine/ move/ erase/ name buttons, katakana titling input.
  • Tuner: 12 AM/FM presets, AM stereo/FM stereo/TV VHF mono (Japanese ch. 1-3), Auto station name display "A.B.I." (Japan only?).
  • Timer: clock/timer, sleep function, timer/sleep sound power setting(?), timer start.
  • Mega bass, full range 8cm cone speaker. 7w+7w,
  • Remote included.

Specs:

  • 20-20kHz +1/-2dB.
  • FM/TV: 76-90MHz, AM: 531-1629kHz
  • Power consumption: 30w, 100VAC.

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page 1000mozi.blogspot.com Still listed in the Sony April 1997 catalog ( cover)

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RegionJapan