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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MZ-NH3D”. 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-NH3D |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2004/07 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | Yes |
| Hi-MD | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 84 x 15.2 x 76.5mm |
| Weight | 111g with battery |
| ATRAC ver | Hi-MD |
| Battery | Not recorded LIP-4WM |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | Not recorded |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥30 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | USB (proprietary) |
Offered in Silver and Blue. Download only Hi-MD recorder. One of the first Hi-MD devices to be released, was launched alongside the MZ-NH1, MZ-EH1, and LAM-X1.
Uses the LIP-4WM battery which is no longer available. Most OEM version have long since lost most of their capacity or even their ability to recharge, meaning the battery must be rebuilt in order to get the best battery life.
Works with web/platinum MD when writing normal MD discs, SS must be used for Hi-MD discs.
Content adapted from: MZ-NH3D Minidisc.org Page, Sony Press Release Sony Press Release 2 Also see Ohm's excellent RightMark analysis of the device. av.watch
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Additional specifications and references
| Remote Page | Sony RM-MC40ELK |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |