Kenwood MDX-J7 / MDX-J9
| Name | MDX-J7 / MDX-J9 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2002/06 |
| Device type | boombox |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | Yes |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | |
| Dimensions | 470x172x51mm |
| Weight | 1.7kg |
| ATRAC ver | |
| Battery | AA |
| Battery notes | |
| Sidecar (depr) | |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), Radio recording |
| Outputs | |
| Control | USB Type-B |
The MDX-J9 is NetMD version of the MDX-G7 and MDX-J7.
The MDX-J7 is very similar to the MDX-G7 in that it doesn't support NetMD and can only be used as PC speakers, but it has upgraded 2-way speakers and can support Kanji and Chinese characters.
The MDX-J7 comes in two colors: silver (S) and green (G) whereas the MDX-J9 only comes in silver.
It has foldable speakers and an ultra-thin body with a depth of 51mm.
- Originally included the NetMD software Mulia, Kenwood's equivalent of SonicStage.
- Equipped with a sampling rate converter that can digitally record BS / CS broadcasts
- CD-MD double speed recording
- Folder group search function
- Mobile phone MD title input
- FM tuner and AM tuner that support automatic setting and display of broadcasting station names by area.
- Built-in AM antenna
- CD text display
- takes 6 AA batteries
Successfully tested with WMD 6/2023 to write/edit discs.
Finding a replacement AC adapter can be tough since it's not a common voltage. The stock adapter is an 8V/1.2A charger.
The tip is a 4.8×1.7mm. If you can't find this exact type of adapter, I've had success sourcing an 8V/2A (the device will draw the 1.2A it needs) with a 5.5×2.1mm tip. I then used a tip adapter to go from the 5.5×2.1mm male to 4.8×1.7mm.
Note, because of how the speakers can fold in/out, a small right-angle adapter is the best choice.
Content adapted from: Kenwood News Release Page av.watch
