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JVC XU-301

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-08-19

Manufacturer
JVC
Model / source grouping
XU-301
Device type
deck
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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Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

Attribution and changes

Adapted from “JVC XU-301”. 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.

jvc_xu301bk.jpg

Name XU-301
Manufacturer JVC
Released 1998/05
Device type deck
Recorder Recorder
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 435 x 127 x 316 mm
Weight 6.0 Kg
ATRAC ver 4
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage 120
Power cable AC
Price (launch) $550
Not recorded
-
Inputs 1/4 inch microphone, RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD
Outputs 3.5mm headphone, 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Control Not recorded

Features:

  • Independent drawer 3CD changer allows CDs to be changed while one is playing.
  • 1 bit D/A.
  • CD-TEXT compatible.
  • Title memory for up to 200 CDs.
  • 27 Genre categories.
  • Pitch control +/-12% in 25 steps.
  • MD recording mixing: CD/Line, Line/Mic, Mic/CD.
  • CD to MD synchro rec: one touch and 1st track record modes.
  • Listening edit ("rec-it" function?).
  • Timer (Daily play/rec and "once" play/rec).
  • Compulink control system for connecting with other JVC components.

Optical Block: KMS-260A
ATRAC IC: CXD2652AR

Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page, JVC website (Internet Archive) Victor Press Release Victor Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

User comments

– Mike Blossom, 1999-06-04. Original MiniDisc.org page, part review part how-to use

Manuals

JVC XU-301 User Manual

JVC XU-301BK Service Manual

Repair

(repair links go here)

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
Remote Page
Atrac IcCXD2650R / CXD2652/R/AR
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan