Sony MDS-PC3

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Name	MDS-PC3
Manufacturer	Sony
Released	2000/10
Device type	deck
MDLP	Yes
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	No
Dimensions	152W x 52H x 255D mm
Weight	1Kg
ATRAC ver	Type-R
Power cable	AC
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥49 000
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Inputs	3.5mm line in (analog-only), Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Outputs	3.5mm line out (analog-only), 1/4 inch headphone, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Control	PC Link

Compact Type-R deck specifically for connecting to a PC. Note that this device is NOT netMD, it uses the PCLK-MN10 PC Link kit to connect. Provided driver CD supports both Windows 98 and Windows 2000, unknown if the 64-bit drivers will work on it. Is equipped with SF Edit

Compared with the predecessors, the MDS-PC1 and PC2, the PC3 shipped with M-Crew software which adds functionality for recording files directly from a computer. However, because the PC3 swaps from Control-A1II to the DIN port, it's unknown if the version of M-Crew bundled with this machine can coordinate CD → MD dubbing directly, as can be done with Control-A1II based control kits or combo decks and bookshelf stereos such as the MXD-D5C and CMT-M333NT/M373NT.

Came with RM-D52M remote.

Updated version of the MDS-PC2

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

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Page PC.Watch review pc.watch Sony Product Page] Sony Product Page 2 Sony Product Page 2 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Audio-heritage.jp itmedia.co.jp ascii.jp MDCon's Sony MDS-PC3Review by Laurent Devaud