Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
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.
| 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 | |
| - | |
| 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)
Manuals
Repairs
Attached photo shows orientation of internal spring for the lid of the unit.


