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Panasonic SJ-SW90MD

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Manufacturer
Panasonic
Model / source grouping
SJ-SW90MD
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Name SJ-SW90MD
Manufacturer Panasonic
Released 1999/06
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 82.6 x 90.5 x 20.6mm
Weight 118g (143g w/batt)
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded "Gumstick"
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) 1xAA
Voltage 1.5
Power cable Center positive
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥39 800
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Inputs N/A
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Remote (Panasonic)

Available in SJ-SW90MD-S (silver) and SJ-SW90MD-K (black). Updated revision of the "Shockwave" series of players (The previous was the SJ-SW9MD. Came with clip on headphones.

Body is made of pure titanium, and is about 15% thinner and 20% lighter than similar devices.

  • "Flat remote control" with glowing liquid crystal (joint phone compatible) with clip
  • 40-second memory vibration resistance to protect sound from shock
  • Comes with a new belt clip that allows you to clip the main unit to your bag or pocket
  • Environmentally friendly lead-free solder is used for the printed circuit board of the main unit.
  • Sound quality switching (VMSS1/VMSS2/Train position)
  • Strap attachment hole for attaching a mobile phone strap, etc.
  • Battery level display (remote controller)
  • Uses a headphone cord that is hard to tangle
  • All song repeat / 1 song repeat / random play supported
  • Supports monaural long playback mode

Content adapted from: Panasonic Press Release Panasonic Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Spec Page Spec Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org Page, MD543 page

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