Victor XM-R70

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Name	XM-R70
Manufacturer	Victor
Released	1999/07
Device type	portable
Recorder	Recorder
MDLP	No
NetMD	No
Hi-MD	No
Radio	No
Dimensions	81.7x88.9x19.5mm
Weight	155g (186g w/batt.)
ATRAC ver	4
Battery	Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes	Not recorded
Sidecar (depr)	Not recorded
Voltage	3.6, 4.5, 6
Power cable	Not recorded
Price (launch)	$330
Price (launch)	¥45 000
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Inputs	3.5mm line in (optical multi)
Outputs	3.5mm headphone
Control	Not recorded

Sold under both JVC and Victor brands.

Features: Jog-dial on side of unit for character entry and editing. During character input, 9 characters surrounding the selected character are displayed, easing input. During playback the track number, track time, and title are displayed simultaneously. LCD on main body is 10 x 2 characters. 20 bit ADC and DAC. 24 bit calculation ATRAC. 40 second shock memory. Digital and analog syncho recording. Manual recording level control only, level can be adjusted during recording. "Active Clear Bass" (ACB). Gumstick Li-ion. Will not recharge and play simultaneously (hit STOP to start recharging). Backlit LCD equipped remote. Monaural 2x (long time) recording support & skipping guard memory 40 seconds.

Accessories: Car power adapter CA-R551, cassette adapter: CK-101.

PC Connecting Kit: JVC's "MD Controller Software" allows connection of the XM-R70 to JVC's MP-C101 (Windows CE machine). JVC's MP-C101 page states: 7. MD Controller: JVC XM-R70 can be connected with AC-XR1 connecting kit. Disk name and track names can be entered from the keyboard in Roman letters, kanji and kana. Track order can be changed and tracks can be deleted by pen touch while looking at the track names. MD labels can be printed (JVC video printer required). The page includes a detailed screenshot.

Specs: Headphone 5mW+5mW (into 16 ohms). Input impedance: Line: 47k ohms. Minimum imput signal level: Line: 100mV, Mic 1.3mV.

Tips: The Ambico model P-2000 camera case is the perfect size for the JVC XM-R70 recorder (even with external battery pack attached) and it has another compartment that fits about 4 MD's (in their cases) comfortably. It even comes with a detachable carrying strap. The case was $6.96 at Wal-Mart. -Brad Choi

ATRAC IC: CXD2652AR

Content adapted from: Victor Press Release Victor Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org page Minidisc.org review ameritech review ameritech review (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) JVC Press Release (no formating) JVC Press Release (no formating) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)