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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood MDX-J5WM”. 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-J5WM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2001/11 |
| Device type | boombox |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions | 401 x 166 x 225mm |
| Weight | 4.7kg |
| 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 |
| ¥400 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), 3.5mm microphone, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD, Tape deck |
| Outputs | 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone, Speaker amplifier, Tape deck |
| Control | Not recorded |
Kenwood proclaims that this is the worlds first WMA and MP3 compatible MD, radio, and cassette player.
The MDX-J5WM is similar to the MDX-J3, however this supports WMA and MP3 files on CD-R/RW. This also supports folder groups, whereas the aforementioned model does not.
- 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.
4W + 4W speakers.
The manual states 76-90MHz FM on page 93 but on 17 it shows the 3 channel TV tuner can receive 101.75 and 107.75MHz.
Content adapted from: Kenwood Product Release Page av.watch
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Additional specifications and references
| Scms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
| Export | No |
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |