Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood SH-5MD”. 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 | SH-5MD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2000/11 |
| Device type | bookshelf |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions | 243 x 284 x 310mm |
| Weight | 5.5kg |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥60 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD |
| Outputs | RCA out |
| Control | Not recorded |
Very similar to the SH-7CDR in design and specs, however this does not support CD-RW.
- FM 76MHz to 90MHz (stereo), AM 531kHz to 1629kHz (monaural)
- Supports CD TEXT display.
- 2x CD to MD recording.
- 2-way speaker system with 10cm cone woofer + 1.9cm dome tweeter.
Remote: RC-M0509J
Content adapted from: Kenwood Product Page Kenwood Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Kenwood News Release Page, Kenwood Spec Page phileweb
Manuals
Repair
Photos
Additional specifications and references
| Scms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |












