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Kenwood KMD-D401

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-07-24

Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
KMD-D401
Device type
auto
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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Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

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Adapted from “Kenwood KMD-D401”. 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 KMD-D401
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 2002/06
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Not recorded
Dimensions 1-DIN
Weight Not recorded
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage Not recorded
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs N/A
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

Seems to be identical to the Japanese RJ-480 MD Changer, but with a black shroud around the display. Also similar to Eurpoean KMD-D400 but supports MDLP. Flip Down TDF (theft deterrent faceplate?) with Disabled System Indicator, Multi-colour wide display with white LED back light, Selectable key illumination (Amber / Green), For connection to changer control capable Kenwood head units, 11 Band spectrum analyzer with 9-pattern display mode, Speaker signal input from main unit for spectrum analyzer display. 4 Mini Disc capacity (3 MD changer + single MD), Title display (MD disc title & track title), Shock proof memory (10 sec), 24 Bit resolution D/A converter.


Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Page Kenwoodeurope page Kenwoodeurope page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

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RegionJapan, Europe