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Machine Data
Laser/OP
- Combo decks (e.g. MXD-D4) use laser KMS-262 (rather than KMS-260) to support heating the disc faster (9mW vs 7mW) in high-speed dubbing modes. With correct adjustment using an LPM, KMS-262 can probably be used where KMS-260 was originally (but not KMS-260 where KMS-262 is needed).
Components
Mods - would be great to have a specific page for this sort of stuff for the 'hardcore' folk
Sony MD chipsets (CXD):
Sanyo Chipsets:
- Sanyo LC89640 - November 1997
- Sanyo LC89641 - October 1998
Panasonic Chipsets:
'Integrated DSP' = Servo Signal Processor, EFM/ACIRC Encoder/Decoder, Shock Proof Memory Controller, ATRAC Encoder/Decoder. See https://www.minidisc.org/one_chip_lsi.html
Sony MD chipsets (CXA):
ADC/DAC:
- Sanyo LC78845Q converts 32kHz and 48kHz signals and converts to 44.1kHz
Other Sony MD chips:
Microcontrollers:
Other chips used in MD machines:
Other parts used in MD machines: