Sanyo MD-U4

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Name	MD-U4
Manufacturer	Sanyo
Released	1999/04
Device type	boombox
Recorder	Recorder
MDLP	No
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	Not recorded
Dimensions	423 x 130 x 66.5mm
Weight	1.5kg (no battery)
ATRAC ver	Not recorded
Battery	Not recorded AA
Battery notes	Not recorded
Sidecar (depr)	No
Voltage	9
Power cable	Not recorded
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥50 000
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Inputs	3.5mm line in (optical multi), Radio recording
Outputs	3.5mm headphone
Control	RS-232 serial

Features: MD-U4R (MDG-U4R?) is Dachshund inspired design, MD-U4T is thin techno design. Units are apparently identical in function and feature PC connectivity for editing and track naming (RS-232C). Station presets: 20. Clock: Digital clock with date functions, one day/one-event on/off timer, sleep timer. Accessories provided: AC adapter, 2 recording cables, AM antenna, "MD Disc master" software on CD-ROM, PC-link cable, part of the Sanyo PCK-MDG100 kit (7,480 yen).

Doggo Animations (mouseover for function):

Specs: Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz (3dB), Radio frequency ranges: AM: 522 to 1611 kHz, FM: 87.50 to 108 MHz (? Japanese page says FM: 76-90MHz), Runs on AC or 6 x AA.

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page gmark 1999 good design award geocities blog post geocities blog post (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Official release date + pricing Official release date + pricing (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Sold with pc connection kit for for 39,800円 Sold with pc connection kit for for 39,800円 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) MDCon's Review by Laurent Devaud