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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood SJ-5WM”. 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 | SJ-5WM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2002/05 |
| Device type | bookshelf |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes - 76-90Mhz |
| Dimensions | Body: 240x136x328 mm |
| Weight | 4.8kg |
| 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 |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Speaker amplifier |
| Control | Not recorded |
The SJ-5WM is a high end bookshelf player that supports MP3 and WMA files as well as ID3 and WMA tags. This is similar to the SJ-7MS, however it does not have an MG Memory Stick slot or USB B port for use with Kenwood's version of SonicStage, Mulia. RMD-SJ5WM is the main body.
- Supports CD-R / RW.
- MDLP compatible.
- 2x CD to MD recording
- Kanji display / input support
- Equipped with sampling rate converter
- Built-in timer (programs 1 and 2 / sleep)
Most likely uses a sharp MD unit like the SJ-7MS
Content adapted from: Kenwood News Release Page av.watch
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Additional specifications and references
| Scms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |