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 +====== Equipment page glossary ======
  
 +When starting or modifying an equipment page, you'll see the following fields. Only the "Manufacturer" "Type" and "Model name" are required. "Release date" is strongly appreciated.
 +
 +All other fields are optional - please fill in as much as you can, but don't worry if you need to leave several sections blank.
 +
 +===== Manufacturer =====
 +
 +The manufacturer of the equipment.
 +
 +Due to ownership and branding, we combine namespaces for JVC (under Victor), Tascam (under Teac), and Technics (under Panasonic). Please use the primary brand when creating a page using the automated form (enter Panasonic as the manufacturer, and edit the data after) or manually using namespaces (a Technics deck should be in :equipment:panasonic:deck: for example)
 +
 +===== Model name =====
 +
 +The model name of the equipment. If there were several model names with otherwise identical specs, please list them with a space, forward slash, space (AB-12 / AB-13)
 +
 +When creating a new page or using the automated form, please only use the name of the first variant (AB-12) while using all variants in the title of the page. A slash in the form will cause a sub-namespace to be created. 
 +
 +===== Release date =====
 +
 +The date at which the equipment was first available for sale. If this information is not available, the date of announcement is also acceptable.
 +
 +===== Device type =====
 +
 +We categorize equipment into the following categories:
 +
 +=== Portable ===
 +
 +Portable devices with a battery, designed for on-the-go usage. Includes recorders and players.
 +
 +=== Deck ===
 +
 +Equipment with its own power supply and audio inputs / outputs, but not its own amplifier. To be used as part of a "separates" system or hi-fi. 
 +
 +=== Bookshelf ===
 +
 +Combination audio units including a speaker amplifier. Often less wide than decks and including CD, MD, radio, and / or cassette in the same unit. Some are modular or have proprietary speakers.
 +
 +=== Pro ===
 +
 +Professional equipment, such as decks or mixers for use in studios and broadcast facilities. 
 +
 +=== Boombox ===
 +
 +All-in-one systems with built-in speakers and sometimes battery power. 
 +
 +=== Auto ===
 +
 +Automotive decks, usually only players but some models also record. Includes CD or MD changers.
 +
 +=== Misc ===
 +
 +Other equipment, such as PC MD-Data drives or cameras.
 +
 +===== Recorder =====
 +
 +Can the equipment record onto discs? Most equipment outside of (some) portables and auto can record.
 +
 +===== Respects SCMS =====
 +
 +[[technology:scms|SCMS]] is the copy protection system that was implemented on MiniDisc (and other formats). Some equipment (mostly professional) doesn't send the SCMS signal.
 +
 +===== MDLP =====
 +
 +MDLP was introduced in 2000 and expands the format to include LP2 and LP4 modes, with double and quadruple the recording time, respectively. 
 +
 +===== NetMD =====
 +
 +Can the equipment connect to a PC using the NetMD format (SonicStage, OpenMG)
 +
 +===== Web and Platinum-MD support =====
 +
 +Does the device work with Web MiniDisc and/or Platinum-MD? Most NetMD devices are compatible, but some are not.
 +
 +===== Hi-MD =====
 +
 +Hi-MD was the final addition to the MiniDisc format. Only (some) equipment released after 2004 support Hi-MD.
 +
 +===== Radio =====
 +
 +Does the equipment include a radio?
 +
 +===== Dimensions =====
 +
 +The dimensions of the equipment. Only millimetres are accepted.
 +
 +===== Weight =====
 +
 +The weight of the equipment. Only grams and kilograms are accepted.
 +
 +===== ATRAC version =====
 +
 +The version of the ATRAC codec used. ATRAC3 encoding used for LP2 and LP4 encoding is **not** considered version 3.
 +
 +===== Battery =====
 +
 +The internal battery of the device. 
 +
 +===== Sidecar battery =====
 +
 +The external battery, which is not required for the equipment to function.
 +
 +===== Voltage =====
 +
 +The voltage accepted by the equipment natively, whether AC or DC.
 +
 +===== Power cable =====
 +
 +AC (wall / mains power), center positive, or center negative (DC)
 +
 +===== Price at release =====
 +
 +The recommended retail price at release. USD and JPY are listed - please use the page body for other currencies.
 +
 +===== Inputs =====
 +
 +Audio inputs from which the signal can be recorded to a MiniDisc. 
 +
 +===== Outputs =====
 +
 +Audio outputs from which the signal from the MiniDisc can be sent to another device or your ears. 
 +
 +===== Control =====
 +
 +Connections between MiniDisc equipment and other devices. Includes NetMD USB connections, PC Link, and keyboard titling.
 +
 +===== Export =====
 +
 +Some (late model) MD equipment can export MDs to another digital format faster than real time. Most equipment can not.
 +
 +===== Manuals =====
 +
 +Do we have the user or service manuals? For knowing which manuals we need to find. 
 +
 +===== Image =====
 +
 +The primary image of the equipment, for use at the top of the page.