Features:

• MDLP compatible. Sony ATRAC Type-R (ATRAC Type-R is used only during realtime SP mode dubbing, not for MDLP or high-speed SP mode dubbing).
• 4X CD-to-MD dubbing speed in SP mode, 2X CD-to-MD dubbing in MDLP mode.
• 6-second time-shift recording.
• Scale Factor Edit for digital level adjustment of previously recorded tracks (SF Edit applies to SP mode tracks only).
• connectable with PC Link Kit (PCLK-MN10A).
• digital recording level control and memory function.
• CD-TEXT support.
• two-line fluorescent display simultaneously displays CD and MD information.
• playback pitch control.

Links:

• Sony's initial Japanese Sony press release describes the MXD-D40.
• Sony USA's official English page for the MXD-D40.
• Sony's official Japanese page for the MXD-D40.
• T's MiniDisc Comparison Tables add specs for the MXD-D40.
• You can purchase this unit from Crutchfield.
• An official Sony press release talks of the MZ-R700DPC, MDX-CA680X, and MXD-D40 units. (Browse to third page of the CES Press Releases.)

Specs: Hybrid-Pulse D/A converter, wide bit stream technology.

Reviews:

User Manuals: MXD-D40, MXD-D40

Service Manual: MXD-D40