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Aiwa XR-MD85

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Manufacturer
Aiwa
Model / source grouping
XR-MD85
Device type
bookshelf
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Manuals & documentation

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Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Aiwa XR-MD85”. 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-MD85
Manufacturer Aiwa
Released 1998/04
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 175 W x 275 H x 250 D
Weight 2800
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
¥59 800
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Inputs RCA in, CD, Tape deck
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

Main Features

  • MD, CD, cassette, and AM/FM tuner are integrated into a unit just 17.5cm wide The entire system, including speakers, is 52.5cm, wide.
  • Multifunction MD deck allows direct recording from CD to MD of any or all music selections, a full range of editing functions (divide, combine, move, erase).
  • MD playing time of 74 minutes can be extended to 148 minutes with monaural recording mode
  • Double-speed playback
  • Jog dial for easy character input (up to 50 character input allowed per music selection, in Japanese kana, Roman alphabet, or symbols)
  • Programmable MD playback for up to 30 music selections, or random playback
  • Display showing available MD recording time
  • Marking functions include automatic marking, time marking, and manual marking
  • Two-way speakers with wood cabinets reproduce a high-quality, natural sound
  • Robust 60W amplifier
  • Pro-surround "BBE" reproduces superb sound in medium and high ranges
  • Aiwa's exclusive T-BASS low-range reproduction channel
  • Music genre position (Rock/Pop/Jazz) lets you select the desired sound quality Dolby B NR
  • Multi-jog dial for easy control over various functions including T-BASS, BBE, GEQ, Dolby NR, and tuner and CD operations
  • Synthesized tuner for FM / AM stereo, with a total of 32 preset stations
  • Record and playback auto-reverse cassette deck
  • 30 CD music selection program/random/repeat playback
  • AI tape recording and programmed edit recording from CD to tape cassette.
  • Direct play function starts up MD, CD, tape, and radio, by pressing each function button
  • Full remote control
  • Music sensor can move to the beginning of previous or next music selection on a cassette
  • Super woofer connection terminal
  • Silver body

Content adapted from: Aiwa press release

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RegionJapan