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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-JE440”. 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-JE440 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2000/06 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 430 x 95 x 285mm |
| Weight | 3.0kg |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Outputs | RCA out |
| Control | Not recorded |
Budget MDLP/Type-R deck.
Features: ATRAC Ver 1.0 Type R, MDLP recording modes, 25-track programming, random and repeat play.
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page
Manuals
Repair
It's easy to add optical output since the main PCB inside is also used in the MDS-JE640 which has the feature. Need to fit an optical transmitter, one SMT bead inductor and one capacitor. Or bodge a wire in as shown in this minidisc.org article.
Photos
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Additional specifications and references
| Recorder | Recorder |
|---|---|
| Sidecar | No |
| Atrac Ic | cxd2662 |