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Sharp MD-DS30

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Manufacturer
Sharp
Model / source grouping
MD-DS30
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Sharp MD-DS30”. 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 MD-DS30
Manufacturer Sharp
Released 2003/09
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 72.8w x 78.5d x 13.5h mm
Weight 73g (98g w/batt)
ATRAC ver Sharp 8
Battery Not recorded AD-N55BT
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 1.2, 1.5, 5
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥22 000
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Inputs Not recorded
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

Available in MD-DS30-S (Silver), MD-DS30-A (Blue), MD-DS30-P (Pink), MD-DS30-W (White)

Features:

  • Sharp 8th generation ATRAC chip features Delta-Sigma modulation and reduced power consumption.
  • Digital amp.
  • Many DSP modes (65 on MD-DS70, 50 on MD-DS30).
  • MDLP "Navigation lights" on body has various blinking modes/colors for SP/LP2/LP4 playback.
  • "Favorite reproduction" (bookmark) feature.
  • MDLP group mode support.
  • MD-DS70 features Dolby NR headphone system and digital X-Bass
  • 100-240VAC adapter.
  • Charging stand.
  • Headphone output 3.8mW + 3.8mW (32 ohm)

Ridiculously long battery life. Units will play for over 8-days straight on one set of batteries!

Variants: MD-DS70: Dolby NR headphone system, 65 DSP modes (vs. 50 on MD-DS30), digital X-bass, Kanji display remote, marginally (~1%) better battery life

Included Accessories: LCD remote, headphone, NiMH rechargeable cell, AC adapter, external AA cell case, charge stand, manual

Content adapted from: Sharp Press Release Sharp Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Details Page Details Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Press Images minidisc.org av.watch

Manuals

Sharp MD-DS30 User Manual JP

Repair

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
ManualUser manual
RegionJapan