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Adapted from “Denon DN-980F”. 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 | DN-980F |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Denon |
| Released | 1996/09 |
| Device type | pro |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 144 x 132 x 400mm |
| Weight | Not recorded |
| ATRAC ver | 2 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | Not recorded |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | $3 500 |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, XLR out, other |
| Control | RS-232 serial |
Full featured professional machine. Defeatable SCMS. Noteworthy items: One track can be stored onto the MD that will be cued up automatically when loaded. Up to 30 track numbers can be stored onto the MD that will not be played back. End trim, removes unrecorded area at end of track. Recording models have backup for power failure during recording. DN-981F has 980F features + Hot Start functions. When Hot Start button is pressed, play will start immediately. If another Hot Start button is pressed while one track is in play, the new track will start immediately. DN-995R has 990R features + External Sync. function. All units can be used with optional PC Control Software ACD-19.
ATRAC IC: CXD2531BR
Content adapted from: minidisc.org
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