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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Aiwa XR-H220MD”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.
| Name | XR-H220MD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aiwa |
| Released | 1999/07 |
| Device type | bookshelf |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions | 260 W x 324 H x 344 D |
| Weight | 7000 |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD, Radio recording, Tape deck |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Control | Not recorded |
System Model CX-NH2200MD. The main MD/CD unit is XR-H220MD.
Main features
- * Sampling rate converter for digital recording from BS/CS digital broadcasts and DAT, to MD. The sampling rate converter automatically converts 32kHz/48kHz sampling frequencies to 44.1kHz. This allows high-quality digital MD recording from external equipment such as BS/CS digital tuners and DAT, in addition to CDs.
- * Flexible editing/recording – Multi MD functions
- (1) Easy character input with jog dial (up to 50 numeric, alphabetic, and kana characters can be input for each program)
- (2) Monaural extended recording mode, allows recording up to 160 minutes on an 80-minute MD.
- (3) Double-speed playback function ensures more efficient, quick program selection.
- (4) Displays available MD recording time.
- (5) All programs/one program direct recording from CD to MD
- (6) MD 30-program playback, random playback
- (7) 20 bit A/D, D/A converter ensures high-quality sound.
- * Single hit recording function automatically records one track from a selected CD (up to 3), onto an MD.
- * Virtual surround QSURROUND, an upgraded version of QSOUND, reproduces greater natural stereophonic surround effects.
- * Three-disc auto CD changer
- (1) Disc change function allows the user to change two CDs while another one plays.
- (2) CD continuous playback allows programmable/repeat playback of three CDs.
- (3) Disc direct function lets the listener quickly select a favorite CD from those in the changer.
- (4) CD edit function makes it simple to select a favorite program to edit to a tape (AI program).
- Other: CD 30 program function and CD synchronized recording function.
- * Dual cassette decks (record/playback one way + playback auto reverse)
- * CD 20 music calendar
- * Timer (Everyday on timer, sleep)
- * Music genre position (rock, pop, classic)
- * "T-Bass" ensures powerful low-range sound reproduction.
- * CD optical digital output terminal
- * Audio input terminal
- * FM stereo (wide)/AM stereo 2-band synthesized tuner (32 programs can be preset)
- * Silver color
Content adapted from: Aiwa Press Release Aiwa Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
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Additional specifications and references
| Manual | |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |









