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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood DMC-J7R”. 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-J7R |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 1997/09 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 87x29.4x81.5mm |
| Weight | 218g (including battery) |
| ATRAC ver | Sharp 5 |
| Battery | Not recorded AA, "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | Not recorded |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥49 800 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (optical multi) |
| Outputs | 3.5mm line out (analog-only) |
| Control | Not recorded |
See also Sharp MD-MS701/MD-MS702 and Pioneer PMD-R3.
The Kenwood Product page lists two colors: Black DMC-J7R(B) and Silver DMC-J7R(S), but a Blue model was sold as well: DMC-J7R(BL)
The "DMC-J7R" is an MD jacket-sized recording / playback portable MD recorder that uses a slot-in mechanical system, and achieves high-quality recording / playback despite its compact body that fits in the palm of your hand.
Equipped with various recording / editing functions.
In addition to being equipped with a sampling rate converter that enables digital recording not only from CDs but also from BS / CS broadcasts, a highly visible backlit LCD remote controller is standard equipment.
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, Kenwood Product Release page Kenwood Product Release page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
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Additional specifications and references
| Manual | User manual |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |