Getting Started

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====== Getting Started - tl;dr version ======

You're interested in MiniDisc. Here's what you need to know. [[guides:getting-started|Read the full guide.]]

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The [[equipment:sony:portable:mz-n505|Sony MZ-N505]], a good choice for a first device.

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  * You should [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCK89V4NpJY|watch this video]]
    * It covers the format extensively
  * It can be expensive
    * The hardware is 15-30 years old
    * Many devices have since failed
    * You may need to buy several devices
  * You should start with a [[equipment:sorting:netmd-portable|NetMD portable]]
    * These can connect to a PC to copy music
    * There are [[guides:webminidisc|modern ways to copy music]] that are very convenient
    * They are later model devices that are small and have long battery life
  * You should shop around to find a deal
    * There is a lot of variety in MD prices
    * Different regions have different availability
    * Use eBay and [[guides:buyfromjapan|Japanese auction sites]]
  * You need discs as well
    * Discs should be cheap - no more than US$3-4 per disc
    * They are reliable and can be re-recorded thousands of times
  * Test your equipment once it arrives
    * Look for [[guides:repair:common-issues|battery corrosion (leaking)]]
    * Use [[accessories:modern|new batteries]], as old ones have failed
  * Join the community
    * Speak to us on [[about:contact|Discord, Reddit, Twitter, and Instagram]]
    * [[about:contributing|Add your experiences, reviews, and photos]] to the wiki
  * Expand your collection
    * Add [[equipment:sorting:all?flt[equipment.type*~]=deck|a deck]] or [[equipment:sorting:all?flt[equipment.release>]=2001&flt[equipment.mdlp*~]=yes&flt[equipment.recorder*~]=player|small portable player (no recording)]]
    * [[:discs:start|Build a collection of discs]] and [[resources:labels|label them]]