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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-S38”. 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-S38 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1997/01 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 280 x 90 x 282.5mm |
| Weight | 2.8kg |
| ATRAC ver | 4 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥46 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Control | Not recorded |
Compact MD deck. Had two variations, black and silver. Supports auto-on with disc insert, Has the usual music sync recording, time machine, and smart space functions.
Shipped with RM-D8M remote, also support the RM-D10P Remote Commander.
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDS-S37
MD Mechanism Type: MDM-3B
Optical Pick-up Type: KMS-260A/J1N
ATRAC IC: CXD2652AR
Content adapted from: Audio Heritage (Japanese)
Manuals
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Additional specifications and references
| Recorder | Recorder |
|---|---|
| Scms | Yes |
| Web Md | No |
| Sidecar | No |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Japan |