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Panasonic SJ-MR220

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Manufacturer
Panasonic
Model / source grouping
SJ-MR220
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Panasonic SJ-MR220

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Name SJ-MR220
Manufacturer Panasonic
Released 2001/07
Device type portable
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 78.2 x 71.6 x 16.0mm
Weight 88g (body only), 115g (w/batt)
ATRAC ver Panasonic H.D.E.S
Battery Not recorded "Gumstick"
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) 1xAA
Voltage 1.2, 1.5, 1.8
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥33 000
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Inputs 3.5mm line in (optical multi)
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

Available in SJ-MR220-S (Silver), SJ-MR220-A (Blue), SJ-MR220-W (White)

Features: Portable MDLP recorder. World's smallest, thinnest and lightest as of 6/2001. "Smart operation pad" (touchpad) for control and titling functions. First recorder with group function support. Divide rehearsal mode in 60ms steps. Backlit remote. 12 character 2 line display on main unit. "One time record" function pauses unit after recording one CD track. Titling possible during playback. Auto-time-mark places track marks every 3, 5 or 10 minutes. Panasonic's "H.D.E.S" audio compression. Apparently has two fixed recording levels: "high" and "low" (or perhaps AGC, with two sensitivity settings). Available in silver, blue and white

Included Accessories: LCD remote, stereo "inside phones", AC adapter, gum-pack NiMH rechargeable cell, AA Alkaline cell external case, rechargeable cell case, carrying pouch

Specs: Headphone amp: 3.5mW+3.5mW, Frequency response: 20-20kHz (+0/-8(!)dB)

Open price but expected street price of 33,000 yen

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Page Panasonic Press Release Panasonic Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Page 2 Page 2 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Page 3 Page 3 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) phileweb.com Av.watch

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User manual (Japanese)

Service manual (minidisc.org)

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Additional specifications and references
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan