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Adapted from “Sharp MD-S301”. 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-S301 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sharp |
| Released | 1997/08 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 87x24x78mm |
| Weight | 184g |
| ATRAC ver | Sharp 5 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥37 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only) |
| Outputs | Not recorded |
| Control | Not recorded |
Features: MD "Jacket" size slot-in players. Sharp ATRAC 5. New 1 chip LSI incorporating the [digitalized] RF section, signal processing encoder/decoder, digital servo, EFM processing and audio compression/decompression circuitry. The SS301, SS302 and SS401 have LCD equipped remotes but no LCD on the main body. The SS302 has an "outdoor sports" look. Coupled with Sharp bookshelf systems, provides "MD→MD edit", meaning text and audio can be copied. 6 hours playback on rectangular Li-Ion battery pack, or 4 hours on a single AA cell (using included case), or 10 hours on both together. 10 second shock memory. Random, all repeat, 1 repeat play modes. Includes backlit LCD remote, headphones, LiIon rechargeable, AC adapter, AA case (not included on US models, available separately for ), carrying case. S301 available in silver, yellow, and blue, S302 and 401 in gray only.
Note: minidisc.org lists this model as MD-SS301 but it appears to be the same model as the MD-S301
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Sharp Press Release Sharp Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Sharp Product Page Sharp Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
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