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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood MDX-J3”. 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 | MDX-J3 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2001/10 |
| Device type | boombox |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions | 401x166x224.5mm |
| Weight | 5.0kg |
| 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 |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), 3.5mm microphone, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD, Tape deck |
| Outputs | Not recorded |
| Control | Not recorded |
The MDX-J3 comes in 3 colors: silver (S), blue (L), and black (B).
It is similar to the MDX-J5WM, however this does not support WMA and MP3 files on CD-R/RW.
- Has a built-in vibration sensor that stops the snooze alarm by tapping the unit lightly.
- Plays a melody at the end of a recording.
- CD to MD 2x recording.
- Support MDLP playback.
- Equipped with One Touch Edit.
- Equipped with a child lock.
Content adapted from: Kenwood News Release Page
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Additional specifications and references
| Scms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Web Md | No |
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |