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Adapted from “Aiwa AM-PX1”. 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 | AM-PX1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aiwa |
| Released | 2003/03 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 81.2 x 17.55mm |
| Weight | 65g |
| ATRAC ver | Type-S |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥18 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | N/A |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
This was Aiwa's first MDLP player (alongside the AM-NX1 recorder). It is a very close relative of the Sony MZ-E510 - the PCB actually has 'MZ-E510 MZ-E610 Aiwa AM-PX1' labelled on it - the main difference being that there are NO buttons on the PX1 whereas there are some on the Sony units. Therefore all functions of the PX1 depend on a remote. Fortunately the similarity with Sony units continues and their remotes can be used with the PX1.
For a service manual, that for the MZ-E510 is the main source of information.
External dimensions 75.6 × 17.55 × 81.2 mm (width × depth × height), weight 65.5g (main body only) MD player dedicated to playback. It is compatible with MDLP.
The continuous use time with the included nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery is about 26 hours in standard mode, about 32 hours in LP2 mode, and about 42 hours in LP4 mode. When used in combination with AAA alkaline batteries, continuous use of up to 130hours (LP4) is possible. The charging time is about four and a half hours. Headphones with a liquid crystal remote control are included.
Amp: 5mW + 5mW
3-color indicator:
Displays the setting status of the group function and the remaining battery level in the color of the indicator and the lighting status. Group function setting status: Normal mode = red, group mode playback = green, group skip mode = orange / battery remaining capacity: Displays the transition of the remaining capacity in 3 lighting states (lighting / slowly blinking / violently blinking).
Equipped with digital sound equalizer:
4 preset patterns of metal / soul / jazz / techno. There is also a mode (user) that can be set as you like. You can enjoy it with the sound quality that matches the song.
Glowing LCD remote control:
Kana / alphanumerical / symbols can be displayed. In addition, the wide display area can display 9 single-byte characters.
ATRAC TYPE-S compatible:
Equipped with ATRAC DSP "TYPE S" that can be enjoyed with high sound quality even in MDLP mode. It is also excellent for playback in standard recording mode.
Vibration-resistant function E / A / S / S GP:
It is a mechanism that executes three operations within about 0.3 seconds: focusing, returning the pickup to a shift, and accumulating music data at once when it receives vibration. Since it responds instantly each time, there is almost no skipping even with continuous vibration.
Content adapted from: Sony Press Release, Minidisc.org page, av.watch, Aiwa Product Page Aiwa Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) , Aiwa Product Comparison Page Aiwa Product Comparison Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) MDCon's Review by HighFidelity1989
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