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Panasonic SJ-MJ97

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Manufacturer
Panasonic
Model / source grouping
SJ-MJ97
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Name SJ-MJ97
Manufacturer Panasonic
Released 2004/02
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 74.2 x 82.4 x 11.0mm
Weight 50g (63g w/batt)
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded RP-BP30L
Battery notes Lithium-Ion 3.7V 380mAh
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 3.6, 5
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥25 000
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Inputs N/A
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Remote (Panasonic)

Panasonic SJ-MJ97 is the world's smallest & lightest MD player as of its release date (2003-10-23). Unit also features a D-SOUND digital amplifier.

Other features:

  • MDLP
  • 2 step S-XBS Bass Boost
  • Comes with a recharging stand
  • 40/80/160 seconds anti-shock protection [in SP/LP2/LP4 respectively]
  • All repeat / 1 repeat / Random / Intro playback modes
  • LDC remote displays the remaining recharge/playback time
  • Unit's body is made from "duralmin" which is supposed to be 2.5 times strong as previously used materials.

Color variants: Silver [-S] / Black [-K] / White [-W]

Content adapted from: Panasonic Press Release Panasonic Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Panasonic Product Page T-Station page (archived) av.watch

Originally slated for a Nov-2003 release, delays caused it to be released on Feb 10th, 2004

Manuals

Panasonic SJ-MJ97 User Manual JP

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Additional specifications and references
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RegionJapan