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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Panasonic SJ-MJ19”. 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 | SJ-MJ19 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Released | 2004/05 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 73.9 x 79.3 x 12.9mm |
| Weight | 60g |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥20 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Remote (Panasonic) |
The Panasonic SJ-MJ19 is equiped with a digital amplifier branded as "D-SOUND". It was targeted to portable audio users in their teens to 20s. Play 16 different equalizer modes with a cross mix of sound quality and surround. By downsizing the mechanism, the thickness is about 16% (12.9 mm) and the weight is about 13% (60 g) compared to the conventional model sj-mj17, making the main body thinner and lighter.
Features:
- D-Sound Digital Amplifier
- 2-stage S-XBS Bass Boost
- Backlit "skinny" design LCD remote
- "Eco" (economy) mode turns LCD off
- MDLP and Group mode support
Variants:
- Available in silver, blue, pink, and white
Included Accessories:
- backlit LCD remote
- earphones
- NiMH cell
- recharging stand
- AA cell battery case
- carrying case
- instruction manual
- warranty card
Specs:
- headphone amp: 2.5mW+2.5mW
Battery Life:
| Batteries | SP | LP2 | LP4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gumstick | 40h | 55h | 73h |
| AA | 67h | 98h | 122h |
| Gumstick + AA | 106h | 158h | 198h |
Pricing was "open" but street price was ~20,000 yen.
Content adapted from: Product Release Page, Panasonic News Release Page Panasonic News Release Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |