Sharp MD-DR7

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Name	MD-DR7
Manufacturer	Sharp
Released	2002/12
Device type	portable
Recorder	Recorder
MDLP	Yes
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	No
Dimensions	8.5 x 73.3 x 13.8 mm
Weight	115g, 140g (with battery)
ATRAC ver	Not recorded
Battery	Not recorded "Gumstick"
Battery notes	Not recorded
Sidecar (depr)	1xAA
Voltage	1.2, 1.5, 4.5, 5
Power cable	Not recorded
Price (launch)	Not recorded
Price (launch)	¥37 000
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Inputs	3.5mm line in (optical multi)
Outputs	3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone
Control	Not recorded

Available in MD-DR7-S (Silver), MD-DR7-A (Blue), MD-DR7-P (Pink)

Sharp MD-DR7 is Sharp's new 2002 MDLP 24bit MiniDisc recorder with the world's first "Mobile 1-bit Digital Amp" and world's longest playback/record time of up to 120 hours playback time in LP4 mode and 64 hours of record time (as of 11.02). For the first time, Sharp introduces its famous 1-bit Digital Amplifier (used in its high end Auvi hi-fi systems) into MD-DR7, thereby increasing the sound quality during playback. Various live record functions such as:

Trace back recording: microphone/line recording to be stored in memory in a pre-set 3/5/10 second intervals and prevent start-up recording lag
Group-up recording: creating a new group by pressing the group button during microphone recording

Other standard feature includes microphone synchronizing recording and automatic time mark function (in 3 step fixed intervals 3/5/10 minutes) Polar separated headphone adaptor to completely separate the left and right signals for better sound reproduction (used in conjunction with "Mobile 1-bit Digital Amp). Playback speed control (-30/-20/-10/+5/+15% steps) and 9 second "introduction playback" function give users convenient playback options. 8mW+8mW headphone output and 250mV line output provide great sound quality. Unit comes with with stylish recharge stand.