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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Yamaha MDX-596”. 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 | MDX-596 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Released | 2000/06 |
| Device type | deck |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 435w x 96h x 288d mm |
| Weight | 4.1Kg |
| ATRAC ver | Sharp 6 |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 100, 100-110, 120, 230 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Outputs | 1/4 inch headphone, RCA out, Digital optical (TOSLINK) |
| Control | Not recorded |
Features:
- "Time rescue recording" (aka time machine recording?)
- Syncho start recording
- 12 letter dot matrix display.
- Digital and analog recording level control
- 30 track program play
- wireless remote
Power supply info:
- Australian model AC 240 V, 50 Hz
- EU + UK models AC 230 V, 50 Hz
- R (general) models AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz
ATRAC IC: LR37814 Drive: MDM-7A
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