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Kenwood DMC-Q33

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-06-17

Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
DMC-Q33
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Kenwood DMC-Q33”. 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-Q33
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 2002/09
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 74.0x15.7x78.6mm
Weight 64.3g (88.3g w/batt)
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded "Gumstick"
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) 1xAA
Voltage 100
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥20 000
-
Inputs N/A
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

DMC-Q33-W (white) DMC-Q33-P (pink). There was also a limited edition orange colored one offered as a prize in the Glico Ice Campaign in 2003 Glico Ice Campaign in 2003 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

Features: MDLP and group function support. Charging stand (without speakers). "D-Class" (digital) amplifier employed in DMC-"Q" series units (a full digitization of the audio circuit) reduces distortion and decreases power consumption. "D.P.A.C. (digital pulse axis control) function incorporated for high quality audio playback." Alarm timer (1-120 minutes), useful for avoiding missed train stops. Sleep timer (1-120 minutes), turns unit off automatically. Repeat, shuffle and intro play modes. "A-B" repeat allows reptition of audio sections up to 40 seconds long (handy for language learning, etc). Backlit LCD remote has 2 lines for displaying [track number and playback time] [disk name] [track name] [group name] [KENWOOD] [playback mode] in various combinations. Selectable (on/off) beep. Differences from DMC-Q55: no Digtal 3D effect, no Kanji support on remote, one type of headphone (earbuds).

Included Accessories: LCD remote and clip, attachable AA cell holder, NiMH rechargeable battery (w/carrying case), headphones, charge stand, AC adapter, carrying pouch.

Specs: Headphone amp: 4.3mW+4.3mW (into 16 ohms), Charge stand amp: 35mW+35mW (into 6 ohms)

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch

Manuals

Kenwood DMC-Q33 User Manual JP

Repair

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Additional specifications and references
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
ManualUser manual
RegionJapan