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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood DM-VH7”. 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 | DM-VH7 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 1999/07 |
| Device type | deck |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 247 x 96 x 279mm |
| Weight | 3.1kg |
| ATRAC ver | 4.5 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | $499 |
| ¥42 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Outputs | RCA out |
| Control | Not recorded |
The DM-VH7 is the MD component of the RD-VH7 / VH-7MD 3 piece system. It is the world's first mini system that can be placed horizontally or vertically, the display orients itself when the unit is laid on it's side.
This unit also uses High Definition Compatible Digital, 20 bit digital decoding system able to produce more detailed sounds which general 16 bit decoders cannot.
MD Mechanism: MDM-06
Optical Pickup: KMS-260B
ATRAC IC: CXD2654R
Content adapted from: Kenwood Press Release Minidisc.org page History Page T-Station Page Kenwood VH-7MD Product page Kenwood VH-7MD Product page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Kenwood Product Page for the DM-VH7 Kenwood Product Page (German) Kenwood Product Page (German) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Good Design Award
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