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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sharp MD-MT77 / MD-MT877”. 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-MT77 / MD-MT877 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sharp |
| Released | 2000/11 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 78.7x71.9x16.8mm |
| Weight | 131g w/batt |
| ATRAC ver | Sharp 8 |
| Battery | Not recorded "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 1.2, 1.5, 5 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥46 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (optical multi), 3.5mm microphone |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
See also: Kenwood DMC-M7R
Available in MD-MT77-A (blue) and MD-MT77-S (silver)
Features: MDLP capable. Smallest portable MD recorder in the world as of October 2000. Battery "memory effect" is reduced by automatic discharging circuitry in the charge stand. Can interface with a computer via USB connection kit (AD-PCR2), allowing track and title management and automatic label printing of a MiniDisc's contents, as well as an audio connection. "Scan" feature plays the first five seconds of each track. Two-line 12-character LCD display, digital recording level control, X-BASS boost, 40-second shock protection (provides 160 second protection in LP4 mode), hand strap. Microphone-synchronized recording function only records when sound is heard. Mono mode recordings can be played back at 2x speed. Track 'auto-mark' function can be set to mark a track at regular intervals (3, 5, 10 minutes?). "Name Stamp" function allows easy copying of character information from one disc to another.
Variants: US (and Euro?) model badged the MD-MT877.
Specs: 5mW+5mW headphone output, 20 bit D/A converter, 1.2V NiMH, 1.5V AA, 5V adapter. Disc spins at about 400-1,350 rpm.
newly developed 8.3 generation recording/reproducing LSI of low power consumption type that supports MDLP mode compression/expansion with 0.25 μm process
Content adapted from: Sharp Press Release Sharp Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Details Page Details Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Brian Youn Review Brian Youn Review (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) image source
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Additional specifications and references
| Remote Page | |
|---|---|
| Atrac Ic | LR378161 (Sharp) |
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |