Sharp MD-X5

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Name	MD-X5
Manufacturer	Sharp
Released	1997/07
Device type	bookshelf
Recorder	Recorder
MDLP	No
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	Yes - 88-108MHz
Dimensions	150x241x307mm
Weight	4.2kg
ATRAC ver	Not recorded
Battery	Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes	Not recorded
Sidecar (depr)	No
Voltage	100
Power cable	AC
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥65 000
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Inputs	3.5mm line in (analog-only), RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial
Outputs	3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control	PS/2 keyboard

MD-X5 (North America/Mexico), MD-X5H (Europe), MD-X5W (Asia/Middle East)

Features: Jog Control for MD/CD Track Access and Titling. Sound synchro recording. Sampling rate converter. World band FM tuner (with RDS EON). SRS 3-D surround sound. Remote. Amp: 12.5W+12.5W (EIAJ) MD to MD [analog] dubbing from Sharp portables (SS70 or ST60), etc.), allows audio and titles to be copied at the same time (requires special MD-to-MD cable, for SS70/ST70: AD-M4AC, for SS301/302: AD-M5AC). Standard PC keyboard plug-in connection, for easy Mindisc titling using a PS/2-type computer keyboard (see page 28 of the manual). Can record music available on the Internet using an optional PCMCIA digital sound card available from Sharp (Part# AD-AJ2).

Notes: Contrary to Sharp's Japanese Product announcement, the unit (or US version at least) does not provide microphone input or "Mic Mixing" that lets users combine microphone audio input with a CD and record it onto an MD.

Accessories:

Mini disc for recording (74 minutes) ＡＤ－ＭＲ７４Ｎ standard price 　　　900 yen (excluding tax) Released on August 29
Optical digital cable (rectangular connector ⇔ mini plug) ＡＤ－Ｍ１ＤＣ standard price 　3,000 yen (excluding tax)
Optical digital cable (square connector ⇔ square connector) ＡＤ－Ｍ３ＤＣ standard price 　2,000 yen (excluding tax)
MD → MD editing dedicated cable ＡＤ－Ｍ４ＡＣ standard price 　1,500 yen (excluding tax)
(MD → MD edit compatible portable MD: MD-SS70 / MD-ST60 only) Released on August 29
MD → MD editing dedicated cable ＡＤ－Ｍ５ＡＣ standard price 　2,000 yen (excluding tax)
(MD → MD edit compatible portable MD: MD-SS301/MD-SS302 only) Released on August 22nd
Digital sound card (PCMCIA card) ＡＤ－ＡＪ２ standard price 25,000 yen (excluding tax) Released on August 29