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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-JB930”. 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 | MDS-JB930 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1999/09 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 430 x 110 x 287 mm |
| Weight | 5200 |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | $480 |
| ¥65 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Control | PS/2 keyboard |
Features:
- ATRAC DSP Type R
- CD-TEXT transfer
- current pulse D/A
- variable coefficient output filter
- Pitch control
- Time Machine Recording (6 sec.)
- Date and time stamp recording (confirmed)
- 15 track music calendar. 2 lines display
- TOC Cloning possible
Remote: RM-D34M measuring 210 x 70 x 25 mm with 25 numerical buttons for track selection which double as text entry buttons, plus 41 other function buttons.
Problems: Units manufactured before Oct. 99 seem to have a problem in divide rehearsal mode when working with the last track.
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Page Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) pc.watch (release date)
Manuals
Repair
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Photos
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Additional specifications and references
| Recorder | Recorder |
|---|---|
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
| Sidecar | No |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Atrac Ic | CXD2656R / CXD2662R |
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Japan |