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Denon D-MA5DV

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Manufacturer
Denon
Model / source grouping
D-MA5DV
Device type
bookshelf
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.

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Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Denon D-MA5DV”. 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.

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Name D-MA5DV
Manufacturer Denon
Released 2003/09
Device type bookshelf
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 210 x 145 x 336mm (main unit)
Weight 6500 (main unit)
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 100
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥80 000
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Inputs RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Speaker amplifier
Control USB Type-B

Denon D-MA5DV is Denon's 2003 DVD/MD/Tuner bookshelf system. Model#'s D-MA5DV-S (silver), D-MA5DV-K (black) and D-MX7700DV (different speaker system)

  • Progressive scan
  • 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS support
  • FM freq. range: 76.0 - 108.0 MHz
  • AM freq. range: 522 - 1629 kHz
  • Inputs: TAPE, AUX, Optical Digital, USB
  • Outputs: TAPE, AUX, 3.1ch, Headphone, Optical Digital
  • Video Outs: D2, S-Video, Composite
  • Zoom function
  • DVD-Video, CD-R/RW, JPEG, MP3, VideoCD & PhotoCD (Kodak & Fuji) support
  • 10-key Cellphone-style titling
  • S.D.B. = Super Dynamic Bass
  • Can record MDs via analog to defeat SCMS
  • 2 modes on EQ: CINEMA & MUSIC
  • MDLP
  • Group function
  • Up to 4x CD–>MD dubbing

One user claimed that ejecting the MD made it shoot out a meter

Content adapted from: Denon Press Release Denon Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.web Phileweb.com

Manuals

Denon D-MA5DV User Manual JP

Video

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Additional specifications and references
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RegionJapan