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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sharp MD-F230”. 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 | MD-F230 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sharp |
| Released | 2002/09 |
| Device type | boombox |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes - world band |
| Dimensions | 203 x 410 x 158mm |
| Weight | 4.0kg |
| 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 |
| ¥27 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | CD, Radio recording |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone, Built-in speaker |
| Control | Not recorded |
Offered in MD-F230-S (Silver), MD-F230-A (Blue), MD-F230-P (Pink)
Features: MDLP and group mode support. 2X CD→MD dubbing. "Hypertrack" edit allows CD tracks to be selected for recording while listening. "Top Position" function allows one-button recording of the first CD track to MD (useful for CD singles). "AI timer" for clock and timer functions (wakeup timer, sleep timer, and timer recording [wherein recording start time, stop time, input source and volume may be set]). IR wireless remote uses cellphone alpha input technique for titling. Fluoroluminescent display shows MD/CD track and time info. Available in silver, blue and pink. AC operation only. 8cm full range speakers (4 ohms).
Headphone output: 16 to 50Ω (recommended 32Ω)
Included Accessories: Remote, AAx2 (for remote), AC power cord, AM loop antenna
Specs: Freq. resp. 20-20kHz, +1/-3dB. AM: 522-1629, FM: 76-108MHz (worldband). AC consumption: 23W
Based on the timeframe it was released it most likely uses Sharp's 7th gen ATRAC.
Content adapted from: Sharp Press Release Sharp Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org Page press images Tiff — unavailable in this snapshot
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |