Sharp MD-MS721/MS722

Features:

• 40 second shock memory, Sharp ATRAC 6.
• .25 um process LSI includes digitized RF section, signal encoder/decoder, digital servo EFM processing and ATRAC compression and decompression on a single chip.
• 20bit ADC and DAC.
• Backlit remote (MS721 remote features 3 small jog rings for controlling track selection, X-bass and volume. MS722 remote includes watch/alarm clock functions and features 2 small jog rings for controlling track selection and volume).
• MS722 features large jog dial on front face of unit for titling and control.
• MS721 features diecast aluminum construction

Mis-features: No date/time stamp during recording.

Tips: The skip-track fwd/bkwd buttons on the remote are used to increase or decrease the recording level (values 0-30). It mirrors the functionality of the base unit. -Arne Bier

Links:

• Japanese info and pictures on Pioneer's PMD-P5 and 'R55 portables.
• Japanese information for Kenwood's DMC-K7R.
• Hannes Rohde has done a little experiment with the mic synchro start feature.
• Rob has a thorough review of the Kenwood DMC-K7R.
• Japan-Direct has photos of the Kenwood DMC-K7R.
• Jake Eu gives a sobering review of the Sharp MD-MS722, saying there are few real differences over the MS702.
• Joseph Reagle's Sharp MD-MS722 review.
• Japan Direct has a few snapshots of the unit.
• Robert Nguyen's thorough comparison of the Sony MZ-R55 and Kenwood DMC-K7R portables.
• A user submits this unit's EEPROM settings.
• MiniDisc-Canada offers the hard-to-find Sharp external drycell case for the MD-MS70x and MD-S301 portables.
• MiniDiscussion has collected user reviews for this unit.
• Radio College has a careful Sharp MD-MS722 review from a pro-use standpoint.

Specs: Input levels: Mic H: 0.25mV, 10Kohms, Mic L: 2.5mV, 10KOhms, Line: 100mV, 20Kohms. Headphone: 10mW+10mW, 16Ohms. Line: 300mV (@ -12dB), 10Kohms.

Reviews:

User Manuals: MD-MS721, quick guide, short

Service Manual: MD-MS721