Panasonic SJ-MJ88

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Name	SJ-MJ88
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Released	2000/11
Device type	portable
Recorder	Player
MDLP	No
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	No
Dimensions	78.5Dx 11.8H x 71.5Wmm
Weight	54g
ATRAC ver	Panasonic H.D.E.S
Battery	Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes	Not recorded
Sidecar (depr)	Not recorded
Voltage	1.2, 1.5
Power cable	Not recorded
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥32 000
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Inputs	Not recorded
Outputs	3.5mm headphone
Control	Not recorded

Offered in SJ-MJ88-S (Silver), SJ-MJ88-A (Blue), SJ-MJ88-P (Pink), SJ-MJ88-G (Green)

Features: Lightest, smallest, and longest-playing MD portable as of it's release (November 2000). Does not have MDLP compatibility, recharges in charge stand, 40-second anti-shock protection, S-XBS two-level bass boost, audible low-battery alarm.

Practical maximum output: 3.5mW + 3.5mW

Note: Majority of players nowadays will have degradation of the metallic texture on the front.

lead-free solder is used for the printed circuit board of the main unit

ATRAC Chip: MN66620RF

Accessory label printer: SH-CP30

This unit was most likely the first to make use of the power saving technologies described here This unit was most likely the first to make use of the power saving technologies described here (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

Content adapted from: Panasonic Press Release Panasonic Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Page 3 Page 3 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org page, T-Station (archived)