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JVC KW-MC808

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2023-12-22

Manufacturer
JVC
Model / source grouping
KW-MC808
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.

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Attribution and changes

Adapted from “JVC KW-MC808”. 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 KW-MC808
Manufacturer JVC
Released 1998/11
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 2-DIN (width) 178 x (height) 100 x (depth) 170 mm
Weight 2.7kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥88 000
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Inputs RCA in, CD, Tape deck
Outputs RCA out, Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

Later released (Early November 1999) in KW-MC808 (Gold) and KW-MC880-B (Black)

CD/MD/Cassette Car Player

Features: Handles CD and MD in a single slot. Equipped for cassette's as well.

Equipped with a rear LINE-IN terminal

7-mode DSP (equalizer settings). Large, Multi-color VFD with 10 graphic patterns.

Specs: Amp: 40Wx4

JVC's press release claims this unit to have the distinction of being the worlds first "MD/CD compatible mechanism". This "MC-Mecha" was developed by (JVC) in October 1997. Sanyo had some early units with CD/MD mechas, maybe they licensed it from JVC?

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Victor Press Release Victor Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) 2nd Press Release 2nd Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

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RegionJapan