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Adapted from “Aiwa XR-H330MD”. 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-H330MD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aiwa |
| Released | 1998/11 |
| Device type | bookshelf |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Not recorded |
| Dimensions | 260 W x 329.5 H x 354.5 D |
| Weight | 8300 |
| 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 |
| ¥68 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, CD, Tape deck |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Speaker amplifier |
| Control | Not recorded |
Aiwa Co., Ltd. has introduced the XR-H330MD, a mini hi-fi system with a built-in subwoofer speaker, multi-amplifier system, and Mini Disc (MD) deck.
Main features
- Built-in Subwoofer System and Multi-Amplifier System
- Built-in subwoofer speaker system reproduces clearer, richer bass reproduction than conventional bass-reflex systems, without affecting the mid- to high-range signals.
- Multi-amplifier system offers two main improvements over conventional systems:
- (1) less interference between low- and high-range signals, and
- (2) improved reproduction of low-, mid- and high-frequency ranges. The XR-H330MD is equipped with four power amplifiers – two separate left/right circuits for low-range and mid-and high-range signals. (Low-range circuit: 30W/channel, mid-and high-range circuit: 10W/channel).
- The XR-H330MD also features a 3-way speaker system (Low-range circuit: subwoofer, mid-and high-range circuit: mid-range loudspeaker and supertweeter).
- QSURROUND, an upgraded version of QSOUND, reproduces greater natural stereophonic surround effects.
- Flexible editing/recording – Multi MD functions
- Easy character input with jog dial (up to 50 numeric, alphabetic, and kana characters can be input for each program)
- Monaural extended recording mode, allows recording up to 148 minutes on a 74-minute MD.
- Double-speed playback function ensures more efficient, quick program selection.
- Displays available MD recording time.
- All programs/one program direct recording from CD to MD
- MD 30-program playback, random playback
- 20 bit A/D, D/A converter ensures high-quality sound.
- Advanced new remote control allows listener to input characters while editing an MD.
- MD/cassette tape simultaneous REC key makes easy it to record from a CD to an MD and cassette tape at the same time.
- Energy-saving function
- The XR-H330MD has an energy-saving standby function reduces power consumption to 1.1W when the unit is plugged into an outlet (with the power switch off and the standby mode on).
Content adapted from: Aiwa Press Release Aiwa Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)










