Features:

• ATRAC with Type-R DSP (ATRAC IC: CXD-2662R)
• 5 CD changer. MDLP recording modes
• Scale Factor edit
• Can record from CD to MD at 4X realtime in SP mode, or 2X realtime for MDLP recording (If a CD is not in good condition (e.g. scratched, dirty, warped, etc.) and a reading failure occurs the unit will try to record the track once again in the high speed mode. If the second try fails, it will revert to copying the CD at normal speed for the remainder of the CD). (ATRAC Type-R is only available when recording in realtime in non-LP modes from CD to MD)
• Can display Kanji titled MDs
• Unit is compatible with PCLK-MN10 PC connection kit
• A PC keyboard can be connected for titling.

Links:

• Sony's Japanese announcement (machine translation).
• Video Direct page for the unit.
• MD Land page for the unit.
• Info and rotatable zoomable photos of the MXD-D5C at MDLand (uk).
• Planet MiniDisc has a list of the MXD-D5C features and specs.
• Excellently detailed Crutchfied page for the unit.

Reviews:

• IGN review of Sony's MXD-D5C.

Specs: Dynamic range >97dB, Freq response: 5hz-20kHz +/- .5dB, THD <.005%. Hybrid pulse DAC.

User Manual: MXD-D5C

Service Manual: MXD-D5C