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Kenwood MDX-A7

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Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
MDX-A7
Device type
boombox
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Name MDX-A7
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 1996/12
Device type boombox
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 540x195x280 mm
Weight 6.9kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 100
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥75 000
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Inputs 3.5mm line in (analog-only), 3.5mm microphone
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, Built-in speaker
Control Not recorded

Features: 3-CD changer, MD recording functions: blank search, auto-marker, synchro-recording "best hit"-recording, one-touch edit recording (while listening to CD, one button press will return to the beginning of the track and record that track to MD). Up to 80 characters per track can be titled. Date and time stamp recording. Katakana input. CD functions: program play, dj-seamless, dj-loop, dj-pointer. AM/FM presets for 30 stations. Timer functions: alarm (wakeup) with snooze function, timer recording/playback, sleep. Speaker: 8cm full range. Remote control included.

New development! Equipped with 3 types of DJ functions that allow original editing from CD to MD You can edit your favorite songs with various combinations during playback or recording from CD to MD.

  • A seamless function that allows you to create original MDs with few joints between songs like FM broadcasts.
  • A loop function that allows you to create short repeats from 1/75 to 1 second to create rap-like parts that you often hear at discos.
  • A pointer function that allows you to set up to 4 favorite locations on a single disc and play them repeatedly to edit only the rust part like a countdown TV. This feature can be set across multiple disks. Of course, 4 locations can be set for each disc.
  • FM station name automatic display function by prefecture
  • Perpetual calendar function
  • 3 mode timer + time alarm function
  • MD date and time automatic recording function
  • Microphone mixing function
  • Natural bass circuit function
  • Uses a large 4-color display
  • Equipped with line input terminal
  • Full remote control included

Specs: Bitstream A/D converter, 20-20kHz +/- 3dB, S/N (playback) over 85dB. Tuner: AM band: 531-1629KHz, FM band: 76.0-108MHz (world tuner). Amp: 7.5w+7.5w. Power: 37 watts, 100VAC.

Content adapted from: Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Kenwood product page (Japanese, Archived) Kenwood product page (Japanese, Archived) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Page 2 Page 2 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Page 3 Page 3 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Page 4 Page 4 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org page

Manuals

MDX-A7 User Manual (Japanese)

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RegionJapan