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Sony MZ-NF520D

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-08-20

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MZ-NF520D
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
Yes
Hi-MD support
No

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Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

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Adapted from “Sony MZ-NF520D”. 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.

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Name MZ-NF520D
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2004/05
Device type portable
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD Yes
Hi-MD No
Radio Not recorded
Dimensions 81 x 74.4 x 28.9mm
Weight 100g (Body Only)
ATRAC ver Type-S
Battery Not recorded AA
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 3
Power cable Center positive
Price (launch) $89.99
Not recorded
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Inputs Not recorded
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control USB Mini-B

Budget NetMD recorder. Supports ATRAC Type-S, but the only input is achieved via USB. There is no line in. Has FM/TV/Weather tuner built into the remote. Since the tuner is built into the remote, you are unable to record from it.


Content adapted from: MZ-NF520 Minidisc.org Page minidisc canada minidisc canada (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

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Additional specifications and references
Web MdSupported (Type-S exploits)
Remote Page
ManualUser manual, Service manual
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