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Sony DPA-300

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2022-01-24

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
DPA-300
Device type
misc
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Sony DPA-300”. 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 DPA-300
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1998/01
Device type misc
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 28.25 x 8.25 x 29.21mm
Weight 2.5kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) $1 895
Not recorded
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Inputs RCA in
Outputs RCA out
Control Not recorded

The DPA-300 is a still image recording and management system is designed for the medical industry. It uses MD Data discs and can store up to 2,000 images in standard mode or 1,000 in fine mode. Picture format is jpeg. Also supports Sony IrDA (infra-red data transfer) that can transmit to PCs, other Sony digital cameras and the DPP-M55 photo printer. Also supports up to 30 folders.

External capture and record control with a wireless remote control or a wired footswitch model FS-A8 or FS-20.

Specs:

  • JPEG Fine mode: 128KB (1,000 images max), JPEG Standard mode: 64KB (2,000 images max).
  • Video Input: Composite (RCA x1)Y/C (Mini DIN 4-pin S type)
  • Video Out: Composite (RCA x1)Y/C (Mini DIN 4-pin S type)
  • Audio input: RCA x2 (Stereo)
  • Audio output: RCA x2 (Stereo)

Content adapted from: Broadcast Store

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