Aiwa XR-MD700 / XR-M98

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Adapted from “Aiwa XR-MD700 / XR-M98”. 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-MD700
Manufacturer	Aiwa
Released	1999/08
Device type	deck
MDLP	No
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	No
Dimensions	210 W x 71 H x 243 D (MD Unit)
Weight	1300
ATRAC ver	Not recorded
Power cable	Not recorded
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥68 000
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Inputs	Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Outputs	Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Control	Not recorded

Main features

* Each unit's front panel is illuminated in blue creating a distinctive visual effect that enhances any room.
* Tuner, amplifier, CD player, and MD deck are in separate units, allowing flexible system layout.
* Multi-function MD deck ensures precise recording and editing
(1) Direct recording (all programs/one program) from CD to MD.
(2) Monaural extended recording mode allows recording up to 160 minutes on an 80-minute MD.
(3) Double-speed playback function ensures faster, more efficient program selection.
(4) Multi jog dial allows simple inputting of up to 50 alphanumeric or kana characters.
(5) Display shows remaining MD recording time
* Robust 60W high-power amplifier reproduces dynamic sound.
* BBE sound processing system ensures precise mid- and high-range sounds.
* Virtual stereo QSURROUND offers natural stereophonic surround effects.
* Sampling rate converter for digital recording from BS/CS 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.
* Energy-saving design
The energy-efficient XR-MD700 consumes just 1.9W when plugged in and on standby mode with the power switch off.
* Two-way bass reflex/triple speaker system features luxurious wood cabinets and reproduces natural, high-quality sound.
* 20-track music calendar
* Timer (daily/sleep)
* Flexible CD/MD playback: program, random, repeat (all/one CDs or MDs)
* Music genre position (rock/pop/jazz)
* T-Bass ensures powerful low-range sound reproduction.
* FM stereo (wide)/AM stereo 2-band synthesized tuner (with random memory presets of up to 32 stations).
* Optical digital input terminal, audio input terminal
* Silver color with dark blue speaker grilles