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JVC KW-MCD400

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2022-12-19

Manufacturer
JVC
Model / source grouping
KW-MCD400
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
Yes
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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Adapted from “JVC KW-MCD400”. 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 KW-MCD400
Manufacturer JVC
Released 2002/04
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 2-Din (W) 178mm x (H) 100mm x (D) 165mm
Weight 2.6kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥46 500
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Inputs 3.5mm line in (analog-only), CD
Outputs Not recorded
Control Not recorded

JVC KW-MCD400. Available in -W White, -B Black, -S Silver and somehow Blue as well despite not being mentioned in the press release.

The ATRAC DSP uses a 24-bit one, and the MD section also supports the MDLP group function. It also has a "direct group access function".

The CD section also supports the display of CD text. The mechanical part adopts a 3-beam laser pickup and a digital servo circuit, and the external input terminal is also equipped with a stereo mini input in the front part.

【Main Specifications】

  • CD frequency characteristics: 5Hz to 20,000Hz
  • CD part SN ratio: 99dB
  • CD section dynamic range: 98dB
  • MD frequency characteristics: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • MD part SN ratio: 93dB
  • MD part dynamic range: 92dB
  • FM reception frequency: 76MHz to 90MHz (FM12 station preset)
  • AM reception frequency: 522kHz to 1,629kHz (AM12 station preset)
  • Input / output terminal: Front stereo mini input x 1, BUS input (DIN) x 1
  • Maximum output: 40W x 4

Content adapted from: JVC Press Release JVC Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch Press Release av.watch Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) kakaku.com

Manuals

JVC KW-MCD400 User Manual JP

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RegionJapan