Sharp MD-X5
| Name | MD-X5 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sharp |
| Released | 1997/07 |
| Device type | bookshelf |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes - 88-108MHz |
| Dimensions | 150x241x307mm |
| Weight | 4.2kg |
| ATRAC ver | |
| Battery | |
| Battery notes | |
| Sidecar (depr) | No |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | |
| ¥65 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), Digital coaxial |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone, RCA out, Speaker amplifier |
| Control | PS/2 keyboard |
MD-X5 (North America/Mexico), MD-X5H (Europe), MD-X5W (Asia/Middle East)
Features: Jog Control for MD/CD Track Access and Titling. Sound synchro recording. Sampling rate converter. World band FM tuner (with RDS EON). SRS 3-D surround sound. Remote. Amp: 12.5W+12.5W (EIAJ) MD to MD [analog] dubbing from Sharp portables (SS70 or ST60), etc.), allows audio and titles to be copied at the same time (requires special MD-to-MD cable, for SS70/ST70: AD-M4AC, for SS301/302: AD-M5AC). Standard PC keyboard plug-in connection, for easy Mindisc titling using a PS/2-type computer keyboard (see page 28 of the manual). Can record music available on the Internet using an optional PCMCIA digital sound card available from Sharp (Part# AD-AJ2).
Notes: Contrary to Sharp's Japanese Product announcement, the unit (or US version at least) does not provide microphone input or “Mic Mixing” that lets users combine microphone audio input with a CD and record it onto an MD.
Accessories:
- Mini disc for recording (74 minutes) ＡＤ－ＭＲ７４Ｎ standard price 900 yen (excluding tax) Released on August 29
- Optical digital cable (rectangular connector ⇔ mini plug) ＡＤ－Ｍ１ＤＣ standard price 3,000 yen (excluding tax)
- Optical digital cable (square connector ⇔ square connector) ＡＤ－Ｍ３ＤＣ standard price 2,000 yen (excluding tax)
- MD → MD editing dedicated cable ＡＤ－Ｍ４ＡＣ standard price 1,500 yen (excluding tax)
- (MD → MD edit compatible portable MD: MD-SS70 / MD-ST60 only) Released on August 29
- MD → MD editing dedicated cable ＡＤ－Ｍ５ＡＣ standard price 2,000 yen (excluding tax)
- (MD → MD edit compatible portable MD: MD-SS301/MD-SS302 only) Released on August 22nd
- Digital sound card (PCMCIA card) ＡＤ－ＡＪ２ standard price 25,000 yen (excluding tax) Released on August 29
ATRAC IC: either IC1201 LR37648 or IC1401 IX0227AW
Remote Model: RRMCG0110AWSA
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Sharp Press Release Sharp Product Page Sharp Spec Page
