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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood VH-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 | VH-5MD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2000/06 |
| Device type | bookshelf |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions | 220 x 150 x 368mm |
| Weight | 6.0kg |
| 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 |
| ¥65 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD |
| Outputs | RCA out, Speaker amplifier |
| Control | Not recorded |
The VH-5MD can be placed both horizontally and vertically.
Similar to the VH-55MD, however this does not support MDLP.
Comes in silver (S), blue (L), and multicolor white (W).
The blue and silver colors were priced at 65,000 yen, however the multicolor white was priced at 67,000 yen.
- 2x CD to MD recording
- FM76MHz to 90MHz (stereo), AM531kHz to 1629kHz (monaural).
- Title input (remote control only)
- Program play of up to 32 songs
- Built-in sampling rate converter
- Supports CD Text
Content adapted from: Kenwood Product Release Page Kenwood Product Release Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror), VH-5MD Spec Page, Kenwood press release
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |