Features: MDLP capable. Smallest portable MD recorder in the world as of October 2000. Battery "memory effect" is reduced by automatic discharging circuitry in the charge stand. Can interface with a computer via USB connection kit (AD-PCR2), allowing track and title management and automatic label printing of a MiniDisc's contents, as well as an audio connection. "Scan" feature plays the first five seconds of each track. Two-line 12-character LCD display, digital recording level control, X-BASS boost, 40-second shock protection (provides 160 second protection in LP4 mode), hand strap. Microphone-synchronized recording function only records when sound is heard. Mono mode recordings can be played back at 2x speed. Track ``auto-mark'' function can be set to mark a track at regular intervals (3,5,10 minutes?). "Name Stamp" function allows easy copying of character information from one disc to another.

Variants: US (and Euro?) model badged the MD-MT877.

Reviews:

• Brian Youn's wonderfully detailed review.
• Read IGN's review of the Sharp MD-MT77.
• TechTV's review of the Sharp MD-MT877.
• HiFi Choice review of the Sharp MD-MT877.
• CNet comparison of the Sharp MD-MT877, Sony MZ-R900 and MZ-R700.

Links:

• Sharp's official Japanese press release for the MD-MT77.
• Sharp's official Japanese homepage for the MD-MT77.
• Japan Direct offers the Sharp MD-MT77 portable for US$399.
• T's MD Comparison Page has the MD-MT77 listed.
• A Chinese electronics news page has info on the MD-MT77.
• An official Sharp press release talks about the upcoming release of the MD-MT877 (US version of MT77) and the MD-MT90.
• Kenwood's Japanese press release for the DMC-M7R.

Specs: 5mW+5mW headphone output, 20 bit D/A converter, 1.2V NiMH, 1.5V AA, 5V adapter. Disc spins at about 400-1,350 rpm.
(battery times shown show SP/LP2/LP4)

User Manuals: MD-MT77, Update

Service Manual: MD-MT77