Sharp Boombox

Features: MDLP and group mode support. 2X CD->MD dubbing. "Hypertrack" edit allows CD tracks to be selected for recording while listening. "Top Position" function allows one-button recording of the first CD track to MD (useful for CD singles). "AI timer" for clock and timer functions (wakeup timer, sleep timer, and timer recording [wherein recording start time, stop time, input source and volume may be set]). IR wireless remote uses cellphone alpha input technique for titling. Fluoroluminescent display shows MD/CD track and time info. Available in silver, blue and pink. AC operation only. 8cm full range speakers (4 ohms).

Included Accessories: Remote, AAx2 (for remote), AC power cord, AM loop antenna

Links:

• Sharp Japanese announcement (mech. trans. 1 & 2)
• AVWatch (Japanese) coverage (mech. trans).
• Available from Minidisco for US$350 (w/shipping).

Specs: Freq. resp. 20-20kHz, +1/-3dB. AM: 522-1629, FM: 76-108MHz (worldband). AC consumption: 23W

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Features: MDLP and Group function support. CD->MD recording speed at 2X. CD-R/RW playback support, remote capable of titling discs, 40 channel FM presets, alarm clock and timer record,

Links: Sharp's Japanese press release for the MD-F220. Sharp's official Japanese page for the MD-F220. The MD T-Station has further information on the MD-F220.

Specs: 2.5W+2.5W output. FM frequency range of 76-108Mhz. 8cm full range speaker.

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Features: MD/CD/Tuner (F150 also has cassette). MDLP, multicolor optical display (7 different colors) with four different modes (Initial, Fixed, Weekly, Random), 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, timer recording function.

Links: Sharp's official Japanese press release for the MD-F120/150 models.

Specs: 10W output for F150, 5W output for F120, 8cm full range speaker (x2), world-band radio (76-108MHz),

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Features: 2X CD to MD recording, Sound Enhancer, availale in four different colors with matching display and remote colors (blue, red, purple, silver), world-band tuner.

Links: Sharp's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: Speaker output 5W+5W, low .23W power consumption when unit is off.

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Features: Dual MD drives (one is play only, one is rec/play), CD, cassette. High speed (2X) CD to MD and MD to MD copying (in MD to MD case, disc and track titles are also copied). Several "one touch" editing functions to simplify copying and editing. Mono recording mode. Timer recording (one time per day). World band FM tuner.

Links: Sharp's Japanese page for this unit.

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Features: One-touch easy recording features between media types, spin-dial for quick titling of MDs, can title tracks while recording, capable of recording to MD in mono.

Links: Sharp's Japanese page for this unit.

Specs: Low power consumption of .3W in power off state, 24-bit ATRAC, speaker output 10W.

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Features: 2 MD drives, MD1 is play only, MD2 is play/record. Allows easy dubbing/editing from one MD to another, copying name and disc titles as well as audio. One touch recording for CD->MD, MD->MD, Tape->MD, CD->Tape, and MD->TAPE. Timer: 1 on/off per day.

Links: Sharp's Japanese page for the unit. Sharp's other Japanese page for the unit.

Specs: Tuner: FM: 76-108MHz, AM: 522-1629KHz, Freq. resp: 20-20kHz (+1/-3dB).

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Features: World band tuner. One-button CD->MD recording. IR wireless remote. Display is Kana compatible. Integrated timer (provides timer recording). Silver.

Links: Sharp's Japanese page for the unit.

Specs: 20-20KHz +1/-3dB, Tuner: FM: 76-108MHz, AM: 522-1629KHz. Amp: 10 watts. Mono recording capability. AC power consumption: 30W.

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Features: MD/CD boombox. Fancy ``Electromotive Sealing Panel'' moves to reveal operating controls underneath. One touch CD to MD copying. Easy editing with ``Hyper Track Edit'' function, allows selection of CD tracks to record while listening to them. ``Pole position'' function moves track to desired location after recording(?). ATRAC compression and expansion done with high accuracy 24 bit calculations. Sampling rate converter. Timer recording and wakeup functions (1 operation/day). I/R remote control.

Specs: MD: 20-20kHz (+1/-3dB), FM: 76.0 - 108.0 (world tuner), AM: 522-1629, Speaker: 10cm full range X 2. Amp: 7.5 + 7.5W.

Links: Sharp's Japan Audio Fair '97 page showing pictures of their MD boombox and portable prototypes Sharp's Japanese page for the unit.

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Features: Similar to MD-Z10. Radio/MD/CD boombox. Direct CD->MD digital dubbing/editing. Normal MD track editing plus "program move", which would appear to allow you to rearrange the track order of up to 20 tracks in one step. Jog shuttle dial for entering text and editing. Auto-mark function. Stereo/Mono-recording. Titling: 40 character input per song, katakana input. Date and time stamp recording. Program play (up to 20 tracks across multiple discs), random play, all song repeat. Record/playback timer, sleep timer. 10cm full range speaker. Remote control included.

Features unique to ZV30: Microphone input jack. 3 CD changer, 6 mode SRS surround sound. 40 AM/FM presets.

Specs: Tuner: AM band: 522-1629KHz, FM band: 76.0-108MHz (world tuner). Amp: 7.5w+7.5w. Power: 36 watts, 100VAC.

Links:

• Sharp Japanese page for the unit
• Sharp UK page for the unit.

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User Manual: MD-ZV30

Features: Radio/MD/CD boombox. Direct CD->MD digital dubbing/editing. Normal MD track editing plus "program move", which would appear to allow you to set the track order of up to 20 tracks in one fell swoop. Jog shuttle dial for entering text and editing. Auto-mark function. Stereo/Mono-recording. Titling: 40 character input per song, katakana input. Date and time stamp recording. Program play (up to 20 tracks), random play, all song repeat. 10 AM/FM presets. Record/playback timer, sleep timer. 10cm full range speaker. Remote control included.

Specs: Tuner: AM band: 522-1629KHz, FM band: 76.0-108MHz (world tuner). Amp: 7.5w+7.5w. Power: 36 watts, 100VAC.

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Features: Radio/MD/CD boombox. Direct CD->MD digital dubbing/editing. Jog shuttle dial for entering text and editing.

Links: Sharp's Japanese Page for the unit.

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Features: Industry's first MD/CD/radio all-in-one unit. One-touch CD->MD dubbing.

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