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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood DMC-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 | DMC-J3 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 1998/02 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 99x17x75mm |
| Weight | 115g w/o batt |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded AA |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | Not recorded |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥35 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
Also known as Goodmans MD100. Available in Silver, Blue and Red
Features: All control buttons on main body are organized in a raised circular area for ease of operation while in a pocket or bag. Small LCD on body, plus backlit LCD remote. Playing time: 1 AA: 6 hours, NiMH cell (AA shaped): 5 hours, both together with external BC-C45 dry cell case: 14 hours. Recharge time: 4 hours. Available in red, silver and blue. Unit is unique to Kenwood (not a clone).
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Kenwood Product Page Kenwood Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Japan |