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Adapted from “Kenwood DMC-F3”. 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 | DMC-F3 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 1996/06 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 106 (W) x 18.4 (H) x 74 (D) mm |
| Weight | 150g |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | 1x Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 3xAA |
| Voltage | 3.6, 5 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥38 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | N/A |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
See also: Sharp MD-S50
Available in DMC-F3-S: silver, DMC-F3-L: midnight blue
Features: All digital processing done on one chip to reduce power by 35% over previous model. Large LCD display on remote. Katakana/roman display. 3 step digital bass boost. Repeat and random play. Playback time: 4 hours on included lithium ion rechargeable (AD-S50BT), 10 hours on 3 alkalines (with optional AD-S50BC drycell case). 4 step "battery life" indicator. Comes in three colors. Unlike the Sharp MD-S50, the Kenwood DMC-F3 does not have a window in the door. Can fit a 14650 Lithium-Ion battery but it will not recharge internally.
Maximum practical output : 10mW + 10mW (16Ω)
Dedicated lithium-ion rechargeable battery : NB-L7
External power supply : 5v DC center-positive 4.0mm x 1.7mm barrel connector (compatible with Sony PSP power supply)
Content adapted from: Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Kenwood product page Kenwood product page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org page
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