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Kenwood f-MD99

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2025-04-27

Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
f-MD99
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Kenwood f-MD99”. 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 f-MD99
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 2002/03
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes - 76-90Mhz
Dimensions 178 (W) x 50 (H) x 159 (D) mm
Weight 1400
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥63 000
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Inputs RCA in
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

MDLP compatible MD receiver with Full Dot OEL Display. Part of the “feass” single din head unit series by Kenwood. Released shortly after the f-MD77 and being part of a different system, featuring the f-LZ77. At ¥63.000 the f-MD99 was tagged at a higher price then the previous two "feass" models. Equipped with a 13 pin terminal and an RCA Auxiliary Input.

[General features]

  • Supports MDLP playback
  • Full Dot OEL Display
  • System E's PRO
  • Equipped with security function
  • Equipped with multitask LSI type Q
  • Supports Japanese display function
  • Equipped with MOS-FET 50W x 4 built-in amplifier
  • NII circuit adopted
  • Built-in EASY DSP
  • DISC changer control function
  • Can be connected to a touch panel in-dash TV (LX-BUS)
  • Disc name (connected CD changer) / station name input function
  • Equipped with 1.8V high voltage RCA2 pre-out
  • Equipped with 3STATE NAVI mute function
  • Equipped with AUX RCA input terminal
  • Card type remote control included

[MD Department]

  • Frequency characteristics: 20Hz-20kHz (± 1dB)
  • S/N ratio: 90dB(1kHz)
  • Dynamic range: 90dB
  • Stereo separation: 85dB

[Audio section]

  • Maximum output: 50W x 4
  • Rated output: 30W x 4 (4Ω, 1kHz, 10% THD)
  • Pre-out level: 1800mV (MD / 10kΩ)

Content adapted from: Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

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