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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MDS-S40”. 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-S40 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1999/06 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 280 x 90 x 283mm |
| Weight | 3.0kg |
| ATRAC ver | 4.5 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥39 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Outputs | RCA out |
| Control | PC Link |
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.
Seemingly an updated MDS-S39.
Shipped with RM-D30M remote.
Had support for the PCLK-MD1 and PCLK-MD2 PC Link Kits.
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MDS-JE520
MD Mechanism Type: MDM-5A
Optical Pick-up Type: KMS-260A/J1N
ATRAC IC: CXD2654R
Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Audio Heritage (Japanese) pc.watch (release date)
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