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Pioneer PMD-P1

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Manufacturer
Pioneer
Model / source grouping
PMD-P1
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Pioneer PMD-P1”. 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.

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Name PMD-P1
Manufacturer Pioneer
Released 1996/10
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 80.5 x 20.7 x 116.2 mm
Weight 150g (w/bat)
ATRAC ver Sharp 3
Battery Not recorded AD-MS10BT
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Other
Voltage 5
Power cable Center positive
Price (launch) $350
¥38 000
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Inputs N/A
Outputs 3.5mm line out (analog-only)
Control Remote (Panasonic)

See also Sharp MD-SS70

Available as PMD-P1-C and PMD-P1-F

Features: Slot in design. Allows "MD→MD Edit" function.

3 position digital bass boost.

4 step battery life indicator.

Katakana/roman display.

Random play. Auto play function starts playback when disc is inserted.

In car (AD-SS70CU [car mount base], AD-CT13 [cassette adapter], AD-CA20X [cigarette lighter power adapter] - all separately sold), resumes play at beginning of last song in play when car is started.

Provides 10 hours playback on LiIon rechargeable (AD-MS10BT), 27 hours when coupled with (separately sold) external battery case (AD-SS70BC) carrying six (!) alkaline AA cells. Charge time: 3 hours. Available in silver, blue and grey.


Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Pioneer History Page

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Pioneer PMD-P1 Top Pioneer PMD-P1 Bottom Pioneer PMD-P1 Front Pioneer PMD-P1 Rear Pioneer PMD-P1 Right Pioneer PMD-P1 Left

Additional specifications and references
Web MdNo
RegionJapan