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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Panasonic SC-PM57MD”. 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 | SC-PM57MD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Released | 2002/04 |
| Device type | bookshelf |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions | 179 × 241 × 374 mm (main unit) |
| Weight | 6kg (main unit) |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥43 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD, Radio recording, Tape deck |
| Outputs | 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone, Speaker amplifier, Tape deck |
| Control | USB Type-B |
Offered in SC-PM57MD-S (Silver), SC-PM57MD-W (White), SC-PM57MD-K (Black)
5 CD changer. Japanese FM bands. Has USB for use as a PC DAC - unsure if it offers other features. P-MD port for connecting to a Panasonic portable recorder.
5x CD → MD recording
Content adapted from: Panasonic product page Panasonic Press Release Panasonic Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | Suspected not supported |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |