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Kenwood HM-782MD

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Kenwood HM-782MDMD micro system
Intro: 5/2001

Availability:
IN: auxiliary
OUT: auxiliary, subwoofer pre-out

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Features: CD/MD/Tuner. MDLP compatibility unknown, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, CD-TEXT support, 40-station radio presets, auto-power-save function, programmable timers, bass/treble control, backlit main display with dimmer, stainless steel finish, FM/AM with RDS.

Links: Kenwood's official English page for the HM-782MD. Kenwood UK's Flash-intensive page for the HM-782MD (follow: Products->Home entertainment->Micro Systems).

Specs: 20W x 2 output, 2cm tweeters with 10cm woofers.

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    Kenwood HM-382MD

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    Kenwood HM-382MDMD micro system
    Intro: 5/2001

    Availability:
    IN: auxiliary
    OUT: ??

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    Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. MDLP compatibility unknown, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, CD-TEXT support, 40-station radio presets, auto-power-save function, programmable timers, bass/treble control, backlit main display with dimmer, FM/AM with RDS.

    Links: Kenwood's official English page for the HM-382MD. Kenwood UK's Flash-intensive page for the HM-382MD (follow: Products->Home entertainment->Micro Systems).

    Specs: 20W x 2 output, 2cm tweeters with 10cm woofers.

    Reviews:

      User Manual: HM-382MD

      Kenwood HM-381MD

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      Kenwood HM-381MDMD mini system
      Intro: 11/2000
      $400
      Availability:
      IN: Aux
      OUT: subwoofer

      Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. One-touch CD-to-MD recording, Bass Boost, self-hiding revolving faceplate, one-touch timer, sleep timer, auto power save.

      Links: Kenwood USA's official page for the HM-381MD.

      Specs: 10Wx2, 2" tweeter, 4" woofer.

      Reviews:

        User Manual: HM-381MD

        Kenwood BR-2001/IT-2001

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        IT-2001 variant
        Kenwood BR-2001
        Kenwood IT-2001
        MD mini system
        Intro: 10/2000

        Availability:
        IN: aux analog, optical digital
        OUT: aux analog
        unit: 220(W) x 188(H) x 350(D) mm, 6.3kg
        speaker: 142(W) x 228(H) x 253(D) mm, 2.4kg

        Features: CD/MD/tuner. MDLP, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, speaker fronts manufactured out of maple for improved sound quality, tone control, timer function, CD Text display, program play, One-Touch edit record,

        Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the BR-2001. The T-Station has information on both the Kenwood BR-2001 and the IT-2001.

        Specs: 30W output, 1.9cm tweeter, 10cm woofer, 76-90MHz FM frequency range, AC100V.

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          Kenwood SH-7CDR

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          Kenwood SH-7CDRCD/MD mini system
          Intro: 10/2000
          ¥99,800
          Availability:
          IN: none(?)
          OUT: headphones(?), aux
          speaker: 97 x 282 x 292 mm, 2.2kg; main unit: 243 x 284 x 310 mm, 6.3kg

          Features: First mini system with CD, CD-RW, and MD drives in the same unit. MDLP capable, CD TEXT display, station broadcase name display support, timer, MD mono recording mode.

          Links: Kenwood's Japanese press release for the SH-7CDR. Kenwood's official Japanese page for the SH-7CDR.

          Specs: 20Wx2 power output. FM frequency range 76-90MHz. Low power consumption standby of .25W.

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            Kenwood SH-5MD

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            Kenwood SH-5MDCD/MD mini system
            Intro: 10/2000
            ¥60,000
            Availability:
            IN: none(?)
            OUT: headphones(?), aux
            speaker: 133 x 277 x 224 mm, 2.9kg; main unit: 243 x 284 x 310 mm, 5.5kg

            Features: CD and MD drives, AM/FM radio. MDLP capable, One Touch Edit 2X recording feature, CD TEXT display,

            Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for the SH-5MD.

            Specs: 20Wx2 power output. FM frequency range 76-90MHz. Low power consumption standby of .25W.

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              Kenwood SH-3MD

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              Kenwood SH-3MDCD/MD/Cass mini system
              Intro: 1/2000
              ¥40,000
              Availability:
              IN: Aux (x1)
              OUT:
              main body: 180 x 239 x 305mm
              speaker: 139 x 234 x 216mm

              Features: An upgrade of their SG-3MD mini-system; includes 2X CD->MD dubbing (single track dubbing is still 1X however, and HCMS [high-speed copy management system] prevents a second high speed copy of the same CD within a 74 minute period), CD-TEXT support, One-Touch edit functions, brightness adjustment for LCD display, available in gray, white, blue, or orange.

              Links: Kenwood's Japanese press release for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

              Specs: 20W+20W 10cm main speaker, 2.5cm tweeter.

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                Kenwood XT-5MD

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                Kenwood XT-5MDBookshelf MD system
                Intro: 1
                MSRP ¥140,000
                Availability:
                DIM

                Features: One 3CD changer and two 3MD changers allow 3MD to 3MD dubbing, 3CD to 3MD dubbing, plus unusual "twin dubbing" copying one CD to two MDs simultaneously. In MD to MD dubbing, titles are copied as well. Seamless recording from tuner to 6MDs for 7h20m stereo or 14h40m mono. 4 color GUI based editing display. Kanji titling possible with optional CT-H90 Cybertitler.

                Links: Kenwood's Japanese info for the unit.

                Specs: Amp: 70W+70W (EIAJ 6 Ohms), CD: 1 bit D/A, S/N > 96dB. World tuner: FM: 76-108MHz, AM: 531-1629kHz

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                  Kenwood XT-7MD

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                  Kenwood XT-7MDMD bookshelf system
                  Intro: 9

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                  Features: Allora series.

                  Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit.

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                    Kenwood VH-7MD

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                    Kenwood VH-7MDMD bookshelf system
                    Intro: 9

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                    Features: Avino series.

                    Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

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                      Kenwood XD-980MD

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                      Kenwood XD-980MD
                      Intro: 9

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                      Reviews:

                        User Manual: XD-980MD

                        Kenwood XD-9581MD

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                        Intro: 9

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                          User Manual: XD-9581MD

                          Kenwood XD-981MD

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                          Kenwood XD-981MDBookshelf 3CD/MD/Cass/FM system
                          Intro: 9
                          US$600-700
                          Availability:
                          IN: Optical, AUX
                          OUT: Speakers, Headphone, Subwoofer (preamp)
                          Main: 8" Width x 13" Height x 11" Depth.
                          Speakers: 8.75" Width x 13" Height x 11.25" Depth.

                          Features: MD Player/Recorder (ATRAC 4.0, 1-bit Digital/Analog Converter, Editing functions (add, move, erase, divide, combine, etc.), Disc/track titling, 32-track programmable play). 3 CD Changer (Drawerload, 2-disc play exchange, 32-track programmable play, Random/repeat play (individual and all discs), 1-bit Digital/Analog Converter, Digital Filter with 8-times oversampling). Cassette Deck (Direct Program Search (DPSS), Dolby B noise reduction, Auto-reverse, 2 heads (playback/record, erase), Digital counter). Tuner (Auto preset programming, Automatic and manual tuning, Quartz Phase Locked Loop (PLL) syntheszied digital tuning, 40 presets). Amplifier (150 watts total output (75w + 75w), 2 channels). Speakers (3-way, magnetically shielded, ported, 6" woofer, 2" tweeter, 1" supertweeter, Removable grille). Other features: Sampling Rate Converter, 3-band equalizer (high, middle, low), 4 presets (3 pre-programmed, 1 manual), Extra Bass boost, Natural Bass, AUX input level control, One touch MD/cassette synchronized recording, Surround sound (3D), Spectrum analyzer display, Clock, timer, Smart Menu control, Multifunction jog dials (volume control, MD disc/track titling, etc.), Remote control.

                          Links: Kenwood page for the unit.

                          Reviews:

                            User Manual: XD-981MD

                            Kenwood SG-7MD

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                            Kenwood SG-7MDMD bookshelf system
                            Intro: 1
                            ¥108,000
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                            Features: 1 CD, 1 MD, 1 cassette. Avino series.

                            Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

                            Specs: 24 bit Fine D.R.I.V.E CD decoder and 20 Rec D.R.I.V.E MD recorder. 20W x 20W output.

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                              Kenwood HM-383MD

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                              Kenwood HM-383MD
                              Intro: 1

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                              Reviews:

                                User Manual: HM-383MD

                                Kenwood XD-9580MD

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                                Intro: 1

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                                Reviews:

                                  User Manual: XD-9580MD

                                  Kenwood SG-3MD

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                                  Kenwood SG-3MDMD bookshelf system
                                  Intro: 1

                                  Availability:
                                  input: aux.
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                                  Features: "Avino" series. MD, CD, cassette, radio. Unique rotatable illuminated display can be hidden if desired, One-Touch-Edit, can record to MD and cassette simultaneously, timer function, tone quality adjustment (EX.BASS/LOUD/TONE CONTROL), CD-TEXT capable, available in four different colors.

                                  Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit.

                                  Specs: Two high pitched sound quality in-line speakers (2.5cm and 10cm).

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                                    Kenwood XM-7MD

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                                    Kenwood XM-7MDDual MD Bookshelf system
                                    Intro: 1
                                    MSRP ¥199,800
                                    Availability:
                                    in: opticalx2, ?MD: 270x124x332mm, 3.1kg

                                    Features: Includes 2 MD drives and 6 CD changer. ATRAC 4.0, 20 bit D/A and A/D. On touch MD to MD copying, in analog, with titles copied simultaneously. One CD can be copied to two MDs simultaneously. Can record from CD to one MD drive while simultaneously recording from tuner or aux input to the other MD drive. Relay recording can record one whole MD then continue recording on the MD in the other drive. Kanji titling and display. Kenwood's D.R.I.V.E. circuitry. Japanese domestic tuner (76MHz to 90MHz). Optional cyber titler keyboard, plugs into unit and also prints labels. Sampling rate converter. New "quick move" and "quick erase" editing functions allow you to select an entire set of tracks to be moved to a new spot, or erased. ``New Preview'' function (?).

                                    Links: Summary information in English, Kenwood's Japanese announcement of the unit.

                                    Specs: ATRAC 4.0, 20 bit D/A and A/D. S/N > 92dB, D/A: 1 bit/128fs

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