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Panasonic SJ-MJ50

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Manufacturer
Panasonic
Model / source grouping
SJ-MJ50
Device type
portable
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.

Manuals & documentation

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Name SJ-MJ50
Manufacturer Panasonic
Released 2001/12
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 72.2 x 79.9 x 13.7 mm
Weight 70g (97g w/ batt)
ATRAC ver 3
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) 1xAA
Voltage 1.2
Power cable Center positive
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs Not recorded
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Remote (Panasonic)

Offered in SJ-MJ50-S (Silver), SJ-MJ50-A (Blue), SJ-MJ50-R (Red) and later SJ-MJ50-X (Carbon Black)

Features: MDLP and Group function support, anti-shock memory of 160 seconds in LP4 mode. Charging cradle is equipped with speakers. Slot-in loading mechanism with internal LED glow to help disc loading in low light conditions (?). Track scan plays only the first ten seconds of each track.

Supports Panasonic's "MD Network" functionality when used with the appropriate cable (RP-CAM9G15) allowing the automatic transfer of track titles when dubbing on Panasonic boomboxes/recorders that also support this feature.

Specs: 3.5mW+3.5mW output.

Battery Life (SP/LP2/LP4/Speaker) Play Recharge NiMH 29/41/48/9.5 hr 3.5 hr AA x 1 55/74/93/15 hr Both 83/110/130/26 hr

In Feb-2002 Panasonic released the SJ-MJ50C-X (carbon black) car oriented version with included car kit.

Content adapted from: Panasonic Press Release Panasonic Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Details Page Details Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org page Panasonic SJ-MJ50C (car) Press Release Panasonic SJ-MJ50C (car) Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Panasonic Product Details Page av.watch SJ-MJ50C av.watch SJ-MJ50C (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

Manuals

Panasonic_SJ-MJ50 User Manual ENG (scan)

Panasonic SJ-MJ50+MJ50C User Manual JP

Service Manual

Repair

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RegionJapan