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Kenwood KMD-C30

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-01-01

Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
KMD-C30
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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

Manuals & documentation

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Adapted from “Kenwood KMD-C30”. 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 KMD-C30
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 1999/06
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 160mm (W) x 50mm (H) x 170mm (D)
Weight 1.18kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 12
Power cable N/A
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥47 000
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Inputs Not recorded
Outputs other
Control Not recorded

A 3+1 disc MD changer designed to pair with Kenwood headunits with a round 13-pin changer control connection. Also often bundled with the KCA-R41FM, an FM modulator allowing the MD changer to be used with any head unit.

Triple MD auto changer/FM system KMD-C30FM

  • Equipped with 24bit resolution.
  • Industry's smallest MD changer with 3+1MD mechanism.
  • Equipped with disc/track random access function.
  • Variable output level that can adjust the output level in 4 steps.
  • FM modulator frequency variable function (87.7 to 89.9MHz/200kHz steps).
  • A 5m connection cable is included.
  • Comes with hand grip remote control.
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz (±1dB)
  • S/N ratio: 100dB (1kHz)
  • Dynamic range: 96dB
  • Stereo separation: 90dB (1kHz)
  • Power supply voltage: 14.4V (11-16V)
  • Maximum current consumption: 1.4A
  • External dimensions: 160W x 50H x 170Dmm (changer section) /
  1. 50W x 145H x 24Dmm (remote controller)/
  2. 105W x 40H x 18Dmm (display part) /
  3. 150W×30H×80Dmm (Hideaway part)
  • Mass: 1.18kg (Changer part)
  1. 0.06kg (remote controller)
  2. 0.125kg (display part)
  3. 0.256kg (hideaway part)
  • Mounting bracket, extension cord (5m)

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

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    Additional specifications and references
    Web MdNo (not NetMD)
    ExportNo
    Manual
    RegionJapan