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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Pioneer MDS-P505”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.
| Name | MDS-P505 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pioneer |
| Released | 1998/05 |
| Device type | auto |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Not recorded |
| Dimensions | 178 (W) x 50 (H) x 155 (D) mm |
| Weight | 1000 |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥57 750 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | Not recorded |
| Control | Not recorded |
Pioneer MDS-P505 Spectrum analyzer MD player
- MD player with a spectrum analyzer that can be connected to the CD main unit.
- Uses a newly developed power loading mechanism. Equipped with AGC (auto gain control circuit) to achieve highly reliable playback.
- Equipped with Sure Track System to prevent skipping for about 10 seconds.
- Also supports title display and scrolling.
- Equipped with a 10-mode three-dimensional 15-band spectrum analyzer.
- Music calendar display that shows how many songs are included at a glance.
[MD player section]
- Frequency characteristics: 20 to 20,000Hz (± 1dB)
- S / N ratio: 92dB (1kHz) (IHF-A network)
- Dynamic range: 91dB (1kHz)
Content adapted from: Pioneer MDS-P505 Press Release
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Additional specifications and references
| Manual | User manual |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |

