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Yamaha MD4

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-09-25

Manufacturer
Yamaha
Model / source grouping
MD4
Device type
pro
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
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 “Yamaha MD4”. 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 MD4
Manufacturer Yamaha
Released 1995/06
Device type pro
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 376W×72.3H×364D mm
Weight 4800
ATRAC ver 2
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage Not recorded
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥99 800
-
Inputs 1/4 inch microphone
Outputs 1/4 inch headphone
Control Not recorded

Yamaha MD4 - The world's first 4-track MD recorder to be released. The MD DATA disc (described later) is used as the recording medium, enabling 4-track high-quality digital recording. The recording/playback time is 37 minutes for 4 tracks, 74 minutes for 2 tracks, and 148 minutes for monaural, and playback of music MD is also possible.

Chipset: Sony CXD2531BR

Optical pickup: KMS190A

Content adapted from: Yamaha Press Release Yamaha Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) minidisc.org "The Mix" review Yamaha product page

Manuals

Yamaha MD4 Owners Manual

Yamaha MD4 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Yamaha MD4 Service Manual

Repair

MD ERROR CODES

  • Error Code Description
  • Disc Error 01 Recording Re-try Failure
  • Disc Error 02 Recording Data Overflow
  • Disc Error 03 PLAY Data Lack (to indicate data overflow during Recording)
  • Disc Error 10 Address Inconsistency during Recording
  • Disc Error 80 or 08 The magnetic head didn't drop into position.
  • Error 01 Sled (or laser unit) didn't move to the inside position.
  • Error 02 Sled didn't move to the outside position.
  • Error 04 The magnetic head didn't raise off of the disk.
  • Error 05 Spindle Error
  • Error 06 Focus Error
  • Error 07 Tracking Error
  • Error 08 The magnetic head does not search

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Additional specifications and references
ScmsNo
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
Remote Page
Atrac IcCXD2531BR
ManualUser manual, Service manual, other
RegionJapan