Portable XM-PX5 MD Player
Achieves world's lightest weight, small size and long playback time
Stylish unit comes in three design variations
Photo shows the portable MD player XM-PX5
From left, XM-PX5-S (surf silver), XM-PX5-W (lunar white),
XM-PX5-B (stone black)
JVC corp. announces three varieties of the chicly styled XM-PX5
portable MD player, which has achieved the world's lightest weight
*1, small size and long playback time.
Product Name
Model Name
MSRP
Release Date
Monthly Production
Portable MD Player
XM-PX5
JPY 35,000
10 Sep 1999
20,000 units
*1Without rechargeable battery
As of Aug. 23, 1999, for a playback only unit.
Main Features
1. Achieves stylish and compact portability with the world's lightest weight
and small size (weight 63g, width 71.0 x height 14.4 x depth 78.0 mm)
* Light and stiff magnesium alloy was adopted for all surfaces of the
body. Owing to
frameless monocoque construction through single unit shaping, a small size has been
achieved.
* Newly developed stiff and lightweight mechanism (*40% smaller than our
former one).
A new, small pickup with high reliability has been adopted.
2. Long continuous playback time of about 60 hours*2
Achieving about 21 hours of continuous playback time with only the
attached rechargeable
battery, and about 60 hours of continuous playback time with both the
rechargeable
battery and a dry cell battery.
* Low power consuming circuit design adopting a newly developed system
control LSI chip
that includes important circuits such as a DSP for tuning the sound,
digital A.C. BASS,
and DRAM for shock protection.
* Ultra small headphone driver IC which runs on as low as 1.2V has been
adopted.
*2 Achieving about 60 hours of
playback time for mass production units through improvements after 23 Aug 1999
3. Three stylish design types
Three bodies styles designed to set off each of three body colors,
producing a
chic and stylish atmosphere.
* Surf Silver (-S) -- Rising hologram shines dauntlessly
* Lunar White (-W) -- The body color changes like lunar light
* Stone Black (-B) -- Holograms of square dot shape change expression
4. Fashionable "Metal Stick Remote Controller" adopts aluminum construction
* Aluminum material is adopted. Lipstick form has the touch of women's accessories.
* Easy to see backlit equipped display.
* "Twist Lock Mechanism" stows LCD display and sets HOLD mode when
the tip part
is turned. It makes the remote a simple "metal stick" and makes it look
more like
an accessory.
Design Goals
Thanks to the growth of playback only units, the portable MD market is
expected to reach 3.1 million units in the 1999 fiscal year. (Our
projections, this includes 2.3 million playback only units, which is a
40% growth from the previous year).
On the other hand, considering user
interest in general portable products, portability (size and
battery life) is becoming a big factor with a widespread need.
With this as
background, we aimed at "a portable MD player with world's
smallest size, lightest weight and longest playback time" and have
developed the XM-PX5 which has realized small size, light weight,
low power consumption (=long battery life) by developing a new
structure, new mechanisms and a new LSI.
Also, in order to
characterize this unit strongly as a fashion item, we have designed
colors, finishes, and even the remote controller to match the chic
fashion tastes of those from young adults to those in their late twenties.
The main unit has varieties of not just colors but also characteristic
expressions through the use of holograms.
The remote controller adopts aluminum material to make
it look like an accessory. We lead the portable MD market with the XM-PX5
which appeals not only to mainstream users who make much of features
and specifications but also to young people who have their own taste for
goods and who enjoy music as well as style.
Other Features
(1) Improved "JUUTEION" (Wild and Heavy Bass) digital A.C. BASS
* DSP circuit is newly added. Improvements not only in lower frequency range
but also
in higher frequency range, realizing clear, strong and powerful bass sound.
* "Train Mode" reduces annoying noise to other people while in a train, etc.
(2) "40 sec. shock resistant memory" is strong against shocks
(3) ON/OFF of auto power off function and beep sound of remote controller is
possible
(4) repeat playback, random playback
Headphone (stereo mini-jack with combined remote controller terminal)
Max. output power
5mW + 5mW (DC)
Power Supply
Gum shape NiMH rechargeable cell (DC1.2V)
Separately sold AA alkaline dry cell battery x 1 (DC1.5V)
Separately sold AC adapter (AC100V)
Separately sold Car power adapter (DC 1.5V)
Battery Life
(hours of continuous playback)
Rechargeable battery
(full charge)
AA Alkaline battery
(x1)
Rechargeable battery plus AA Alkaline battery
21
33
60
Recharging time
2 hours
Maximum dimensions
Width 71.0 x Height 14.4 x Depth 78.0 mm
Weight
63 g (without battery)
Included accessories
LCD remote controller x 1, headphone x 1, gum shape Ni-MH
rechargeable battery x 1,
AA dry cell battery case x 1, carrying pouch x 1
* Disclaimer: Contents of this page contains information as of the press
release date, which may
change afterwards. Additionally, it is possible that production and sale of the unit may be
finished at the time you see this.
(c)copyright 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED. All rights
reserved.
