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Sony MDX-G77REC

Compatible with CSX-G44 CSX-G44 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) supporting optical CD audio in. Requires use of the XA-D110 adapter and one of Sony's optical cables: RC-97 (2m), RC-98 (5m), RC-103 (60cm). Features: Single DIN siz

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Sony MDX-G571A

Sony MDX-G571A. Made for Honda as part of their "Gathers" line. Honda Part# 08A02-6A0-300A Content adapted from: Manuals Repair Photos Have photos or data to add? Edit the page! We do not accept contributions via email.

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Sony MDX-H581WG

Sony MDX-H581WG. Made for Honda. Content adapted from: Manuals Repair Photos Have photos or data to add? Edit the page! We do not accept contributions via email..

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Sony MDX-L750X

Part of Sony's "ABP" (Active Black Panel) lineup, the MDX-L750X has a screen on both sides of the faceplate. On the default side is a black screen that lights up with various information, on the flip side are various con

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Sony MDX-M690

Main Features: Multi language SSIR-EXA ABC tuner - Can adjust the tuner bandwidth depending on current environmental conditions. FM-18/MW-6/LW-6 Presets - using BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Improved sound quality and adjacen

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Sony MDX-M870PE

Sony MDX-M870PE - OEM option for some Peugeot's. Part# B03529-GYA60. Seems to be the same unit as a MDX-M870X Remote: RM-X110 Rotary Commander: RM-X5S Content adapted from: Manuals Sony MDX-M870X User Manual JP SONY MDX-

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Sony MDX-M870X

Part of Sony's "ABP" (Active Black Panel) lineup, the MDX-M870X has a screen on both sides of the faceplate. On the default side is a black screen that lights up with various information, on the flip side are various con

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Sony MDX-U1

First MD auto unit. There is also a MDX-U1RDS variant. Does not have an amplifier. Features: 4-mbit shock resistant memory 1 bit DAC Supports Sony Unilink control of CD/MD changers. Has RCA in and optical input through t

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Sony MJ-L1

Main body part# HCD-MJ1. "Flat" design. Can record from CD, Radio, or RCA inputs (Note that the only digital recording from this device is through CDs). CD copies include disc memo information, and radio recordings will

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Sony MXD-D1

Built-in CD player eases CD→MD copying. "REC-IT" button on remote, pushed while listening to CD, will seek to start of current CD track and record one track to MD, putting the MD unit in pause when finished. The unit's C

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Sony MXD-D2

1. MD / CD integrated deck for easy recording from CD to MD. A CD mechanical deck and an MD mechanical deck are mounted on an integrated body. In addition to eliminating the need for troublesome connections, you can easi

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Sony MXD-D3

CD/MD capable unit. Unit will dub CD to MD at 4X realtime in the digital domain. Supports CD-text display and will even transfer titles to MD. Notes: The Sony manual says "With the following kinds of CDs, you may experie

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Sony MXD-D4

MD/CD combo unit. Features MDLP and 4x speed CD to MD recording and is similar to the earlier MXD-D3 but with MDLP. It was available in USA, Canada, Europe and some Asian countries. It was advertised as having the follow

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Sony MXD-D5C

Main features of "MXD-D5C" Record from CD to MD at 4x speed Equipped with 5 CD changer - You can select songs from 5 CDs and record a variety of programs. It is also possible to use MDLP recording more effectively (in th

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Sony MXD-D40

CD/MD combo unit with MDLP available in black or silver/gold. An upgraded MXD-D4 with Type-R (unless high speed dubbing) and other additional features. It was advertised as having the following features by Sony. High Spe

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Sony MXD-D400

Combination CD/MD player. Supports MP3 CDs. Can use "Mega CD Control" on a CDP-CE575 (Control A1II). ATRAC Type-S (MDLP compatible) 4x speed dubbing possible with optical digital input and output Power consumption: 15W D

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Sony MZ-1

The very first MiniDisc (MD) unit on the market. Rather bulky, it had a lot of on-device controls, which turns out to be very useful since this unit did not support remotes. It also had a front loader instead of the clam

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Sony MZ-2P

First portable playback only player. Has eject similar to MZ-1. 75 minutes playback with the BP-MZ1 battery. 60 minutes to recharge said battery. Battery life improved over the years by 2x, 5x, 10x and 20x+. Mechanism Ty

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Sony MZ-B3

Dedicated recording device. Has built in microphone or can use an external one over a 3.5mm input. Content adapted from: http://minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-B3.html Manuals Sony MZ-B3 User Manual Sony MZ-B3 Service Manual P

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Sony MZ-B10

Dedicated voice recorder. Has track button on remote, voice activated recording, and built in microphone and speaker. This model supports Type-S recording, as well as synchro recording from an optical source. VERY long b

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Sony MZ-B50

Dedicated voice recorder. Has track button on remote, voice activated recording, and built in microphone and mono speaker. 16M BIT D-RAM Headphones/earphones: 5 mW + 5 mW Speaker: 300 mW remote: RM-MZB5 Accessories: head

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Sony MZ-B100

Dedicated voice recorder. Has track button on remote, voice activated recording, and built in microphone and speaker. MDLP compatible unlike the MZ-B50. Also features Digital Speed Control, adjustable in 7 steps (80%-110

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Sony MZ-DH10P

A hybrid minidisc recorder/camera. Available in Silver, Black and Red. Functioned as a downloader only (no analog/line inputs, only USB), but also had a built in camera. The camera was a 1.3mp camera (1280x720) and could

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Sony MZ-DN430

Budget NetMD recorder. No remote port, and no other inputs than Mini-USB Type-B for NetMD. Also lacks an external power port. There have been some reports of reliability issues, but I have yet to find anything concrete b

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Sony MZ-E2

From minidisc.org ATRAC 2 player. Got around 2 hours off of internal battery pack. With no MDLP and short battery life, it probably isn't worth picking up. Can charge battery internally. Has remote port, but on any that

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Sony MZ-E3

This player can run off of Eneloops or 2 AA alkaline batteries. It can also be used with the LIP-12 Li-Ion battery, in a sidecar adapter. LCD display on main unit and remote. Also has bass boost. Content adapted from: Mi

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Sony MZ-E7W

Unit has the first wireless remote control capability for a portable MD unit. Watch displays track, time, and even title information, and also works as a fully functional wristwatch. The headphones are still wired direct

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Sony MZ-E10

Offered in Silver and Gold. Thinnest and lightest minidisc player. A few things to note: It can only be charged using the supplied dock. The headphone connector is unique. You must use the supplied remote (RM-MC33ELU or

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Sony MZ-E20 / MZ-E40

From minidisc.org MZ-E40 was the domestic (US) name, was relabeled the MZ-E20 for global release (also shipped without an AC Adapter in EU/Canada). Some users reported overheating issues if using an AC adapter to recharg

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Sony MZ-E25

Offered in Silver, Orange and Blue. Released alongside the MZ-E35 and MZ-R50 The included LCD remote (RM-MZ35) and its variant that shipped with the MZ-R50 (RM-MZR50) were the first MD Walkman LCD remotes to use the "sti

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Sony MZ-E30

Offered in Silver, Sparkling Blue and Sparkling Orange. "MD Jacket" design (i.e.-shaped like an MD case). LCD on both device and remote. ~4 hour battery life on NiMH, another 4 or so with the AA sidecar. Equipped with 1

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Sony MZ-E33

Available in Silver, blue, and black color variants. Controls are located on the bottom of the device. Can take gumstick or AA in the main battery compartment. MD Mechanism: MT-MZE55-150 Model Name Using Similar Mechanis

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Sony MZ-E35

Offered in Silver, Orange and Blue. Released alongside the MZ-E25 and MZ-R50 The included LCD remote (RM-MZ35) and its variant that shipped with the MZ-R50 (RM-MZR50) were the first MD Walkman LCD remotes to use the "sti

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Sony MZ-E44/MZ-E45

These players have a 10 second shock memory. All controls for both units are mounted on a curved surface for ease of use, especially in poor lighting. The MZ-E44 comes in Sparkling Blue and Sparkling Silver, the MZ-E45 c

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Sony MZ-E50

Diecast magnesium casing. At least some are marked MZ-E50L. Similar in performance to the MZ-E30. The design started in 12-1993 with a handpicked team of 67 people by Director Fukushima. "Because his first aim was to rea

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Sony MZ-E55

Available in vintage gold and midnight blue. Features: Small: 32% smaller volume and 35g lighter than the MZ-E35. Diecast magnesium case. 40 second shock memory, backlit "stick controller" remote. Battery life on NH-9WM

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Sony MZ-E60/MZ-E62

This player has no internal recharge function to recharge a NiCad AA battery, or a DC IN jack. It comes in light blue, and blue. (The MZ-E62 is the European version, and the only difference is that it is silver with blue

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Sony MZ-E70

Nearly the same as the MZ-E55 internally. 40 second shock memory. Battery is charged with separate recharger (included). Available in blue, white and yellow. Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Page Sony Press Release Son

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Sony MZ-E75

Offered in sparkling green, red, blue, silver This player has a 40 second shock memory, and two headphone outputs. It has no display on the main body, so you need a remote. Like newer players, the MZ-E75 has 8-step bass

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Sony MZ-E77

Offered in Blue, Silver and Orange Equipped with the popular "one-touch eject mechanism" for easy insertion and removal of discs Full battery life Approximately 56 hours of continuous playback Approximately 21 hours with