12 Models released Verified Discman models released in 1996.
Discman in 1996
Year overview
Browse the Discman lineup documented for 1996.
Browse the 1996 lineup, then continue into related archive paths.
A structured summary before the full lineup and related archive links.
2 CD-ROM models 1996 Discman models with cd-rom.
3 Remote models 1996 Discman models with remote.
1 Video CD model Only Video CD Discman model released in 1996.
Significance of 1996
- Video CD and CD-ROM models entered the Discman archive in 1996.
- Sony was pushing portable CD beyond music playback.
- The D-E era also started to take shape.
1995 / 1996 / 1997
- 1995: 10 archived models.
- 1996: 12 archived models.
- 1997: 7 archived models.
Notable models
Representative Discman releases from 1996.
1996 D-365
The D-365 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.
1996 D-465
The D-465 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism and optical digital output.
1996 D-V500
The D-V500 is a portable optical disc player that supports Video CD playback.
All Discman models from 1996
Complete 1996 Discman lineup.
1996 D-152
The D-152 is a portable CD player powered by two AA batteries.
1996 D-153
The D-153 is a portable CD player built on the same platform as the D-152.
1996 D-154
The D-154 is a portable CD player built on the same platform.
1996 D-155
The D-155 is a portable CD player built on the same platform.
1996 D-265
The D-265 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.
1996 D-330
The D-330 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.
1996 D-365
The D-365 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.
1996 D-465
The D-465 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism and optical digital output.
1996 D-E301
The D-E301 is a portable CD player equipped with an electronic anti-skip mechanism.
1996 D-V500
The D-V500 is a portable optical disc player that supports Video CD playback.
1996 IVO-V10
The IVO-V10 is a portable device that supports multimedia playback using optical discs.
1996 PRD-150
The PRD-150 is a portable optical disc drive that supports CD-ROM reading.
Browse by feature
Browse the 1996 lineup through major functions, formats, and product branches.
- CD-ROM Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to CD-ROM.
- Video CD Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to Video CD.
- Remote Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to Remote.
- Rechargeable Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to Rechargeable.
- AA Battery Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to AA Battery.
- Digital Out Browse the 1996 lineup filtered to Digital Out.
Further exploration
Continue from the 1996 lineup into related articles, collections, and timeline paths.
- Read the 1996 year article Read the full editorial story behind Discman in 1996.
- Discman in 1995 See the lineup immediately before the 1996 releases.
- Discman in 1997 Follow the Discman line into the next stage after 1996.
- Browse all Discman collections Move from the year view into broader Discman themes and branches.
- Browse the full Discman timeline Step back from 1996 and view the wider Discman chronology.