Features: Portable MDLP recorder. World's smallest, thinnest and lightest as of 6/2001. "Smart operation pad" (touchpad) for control and titling functions. First recorder with group function support. Divide rehearsal mode in 60ms steps. Backlit remote. 12 character 2 line display on main unit. "One time record" function pauses unit after recording one CD track. Titling possible during playback. Auto-time-mark places track marks every 3, 5 or 10 minutes. Panasonic's "H.D.E.S" audio compression. Apparently has two fixed recording levels: "high" and "low" (or perhaps AGC, with two sensitivity settings). Available in silver, blue and white

Links:

• Panasonic's Japanese page for the unit.
• Minidisc T-Station's page for the unit.
• IGN review of the unit.
• AVLand (UK) page for the unit

Included Accessories: LCD remote, stereo "inside phones", AC adapter, gum-pack NiMH rechargeable cell, AA Alkaline cell external case, rechargeable cell case, carrying pouch

Specs: Headphone amp: 3.5mW+3.5mW, Frequency response: 20-20kHz (+0/-8(!)dB)

Reviews:

User Manuals: SJ-MR220, J/E

Service Manual: SJ-MR220