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Kenwood DMC-G3

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Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
DMC-G3
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Kenwood DMC-G3”. 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.

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Name DMC-G3
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 1997/03
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 112.6x23.2x77.9mm
Weight 171g w/ batt.
ATRAC ver 3.5
Battery Not recorded LIP-12
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) 3xAA
Voltage Not recorded
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥33 000
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Inputs Not recorded
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

Available in (L) BLUE　and (B) BLACK

Features: ATRAC 3.5 (CXD2536CR), sound quality reportedly among the best of the MD players. EL-Backlit LCD remote displays: up to 6 characters of title information, volume setting, remaining battery, repeat mode (1/all), as well as animated "running indicator" of spinning disc in 3D perspective. Remote uses shift key to reduce remote button count, for example: volume and display controls use the same keys. Normal stereo mini-jack for headphones (like the Sharp units). Battery life: 9.5 hours continuous playback on Lithium Ion rechargeable, 20 hours when combined with 3 alkaline cells (using separately available drycell case). 3 step digital bass boost. Unusual double jack for headphone/remote. Batteries charge in unit when connected to AC adapter. Uses Kenwood NB-L9, which is apparently OEM of Sony LIP-12 battery. Available in black or silver accent colors (case is silver). No English summary in operating manual. Unit is unique to Kenwood.

Precaution: Manual states: ``This unit is designed for domestic use only, and it is very dangerous to use the attached AC adapter abroad. Never use it outside of Japan.'' (However, if you have some other way to charge an LIP-12 (using an MZ-R2, MZ-R30, etc), then no problem).

Misfeatures: No shuffle play mode.

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Kenwood Product Page Kenwood Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

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RegionJapan