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Panasonic RX-MDX81

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2022-12-18

Manufacturer
Panasonic
Model / source grouping
RX-MDX81
Device type
boombox
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.

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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 “Panasonic RX-MDX81”. 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 RX-MDX81
Manufacturer Panasonic
Released 2003/09
Device type boombox
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 431 x 272 x 180mm
Weight 4.8kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 100
Power cable AC
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥32 000
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Inputs 3.5mm microphone, CD, Radio recording, Tape deck
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, Tape deck, Built-in speaker
Control Remote (Panasonic)

Offered in silver (RX-MDX81-S) and white (RX-MDX81-W).

Features:

  • 6X CD→MD dubbing (but Panasonic reports "74 minute CD can be copied in approx. 15 minutes").
  • "Pop up operation stand" concept – control buttons on base and large LCD on main body.
  • Multi-jog dial for navigating menus and controlling volume.
  • Body position adjustable through 15°.
  • "Live virtualizer" (DSP?) "clearly reproduces vocal sound".
  • Available in silver or white.

Specs: amp: 3W x 2, 7cm polypropylene speakers, FM: 76-90MHz

Content adapted from: Panasonic Press Release Panasonic Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Product Page Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Spec Page Spec Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org page, T-Station page (Archived) av.watch

Manuals

User Manual (Japanese)

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