Kenwood Bookshelf

Kenwood HM-782MD

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Kenwood HM-782MDMD micro system
Intro: 5/2001

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OUT: auxiliary, subwoofer pre-out

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Features: CD/MD/Tuner. MDLP compatibility unknown, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, CD-TEXT support, 40-station radio presets, auto-power-save function, programmable timers, bass/treble control, backlit main display with dimmer, stainless steel finish, FM/AM with RDS.

Links: Kenwood's official English page for the HM-782MD. Kenwood UK's Flash-intensive page for the HM-782MD (follow: Products->Home entertainment->Micro Systems).

Specs: 20W x 2 output, 2cm tweeters with 10cm woofers.

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Kenwood HM-382MD

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Kenwood HM-382MDMD micro system
Intro: 5/2001

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IN: auxiliary
OUT: ??

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Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. MDLP compatibility unknown, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, CD-TEXT support, 40-station radio presets, auto-power-save function, programmable timers, bass/treble control, backlit main display with dimmer, FM/AM with RDS.

Links: Kenwood's official English page for the HM-382MD. Kenwood UK's Flash-intensive page for the HM-382MD (follow: Products->Home entertainment->Micro Systems).

Specs: 20W x 2 output, 2cm tweeters with 10cm woofers.

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User Manual: HM-382MD

Kenwood HM-381MD

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Kenwood HM-381MDMD mini system
Intro: 11/2000
$400
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IN: Aux
OUT: subwoofer

Features: CD/MD/Cassette/Tuner. One-touch CD-to-MD recording, Bass Boost, self-hiding revolving faceplate, one-touch timer, sleep timer, auto power save.

Links: Kenwood USA's official page for the HM-381MD.

Specs: 10Wx2, 2" tweeter, 4" woofer.

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User Manual: HM-381MD

Kenwood BR-2001/IT-2001

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IT-2001 variant
Kenwood BR-2001
Kenwood IT-2001
MD mini system
Intro: 10/2000

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IN: aux analog, optical digital
OUT: aux analog
unit: 220(W) x 188(H) x 350(D) mm, 6.3kg
speaker: 142(W) x 228(H) x 253(D) mm, 2.4kg

Features: CD/MD/tuner. MDLP, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, speaker fronts manufactured out of maple for improved sound quality, tone control, timer function, CD Text display, program play, One-Touch edit record,

Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the BR-2001. The T-Station has information on both the Kenwood BR-2001 and the IT-2001.

Specs: 30W output, 1.9cm tweeter, 10cm woofer, 76-90MHz FM frequency range, AC100V.

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Kenwood SH-7CDR

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Kenwood SH-7CDRCD/MD mini system
Intro: 10/2000
¥99,800
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IN: none(?)
OUT: headphones(?), aux
speaker: 97 x 282 x 292 mm, 2.2kg; main unit: 243 x 284 x 310 mm, 6.3kg

Features: First mini system with CD, CD-RW, and MD drives in the same unit. MDLP capable, CD TEXT display, station broadcase name display support, timer, MD mono recording mode.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese press release for the SH-7CDR. Kenwood's official Japanese page for the SH-7CDR.

Specs: 20Wx2 power output. FM frequency range 76-90MHz. Low power consumption standby of .25W.

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Kenwood SH-5MD

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Kenwood SH-5MDCD/MD mini system
Intro: 10/2000
¥60,000
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IN: none(?)
OUT: headphones(?), aux
speaker: 133 x 277 x 224 mm, 2.9kg; main unit: 243 x 284 x 310 mm, 5.5kg

Features: CD and MD drives, AM/FM radio. MDLP capable, One Touch Edit 2X recording feature, CD TEXT display,

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for the SH-5MD.

Specs: 20Wx2 power output. FM frequency range 76-90MHz. Low power consumption standby of .25W.

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Kenwood SH-3MD

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Kenwood SH-3MDCD/MD/Cass mini system
Intro: 1/2000
¥40,000
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IN: Aux (x1)
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main body: 180 x 239 x 305mm
speaker: 139 x 234 x 216mm

Features: An upgrade of their SG-3MD mini-system; includes 2X CD->MD dubbing (single track dubbing is still 1X however, and HCMS [high-speed copy management system] prevents a second high speed copy of the same CD within a 74 minute period), CD-TEXT support, One-Touch edit functions, brightness adjustment for LCD display, available in gray, white, blue, or orange.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese press release for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: 20W+20W 10cm main speaker, 2.5cm tweeter.

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Kenwood XT-5MD

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Kenwood XT-5MDBookshelf MD system
Intro: 1
MSRP ¥140,000
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DIM

Features: One 3CD changer and two 3MD changers allow 3MD to 3MD dubbing, 3CD to 3MD dubbing, plus unusual "twin dubbing" copying one CD to two MDs simultaneously. In MD to MD dubbing, titles are copied as well. Seamless recording from tuner to 6MDs for 7h20m stereo or 14h40m mono. 4 color GUI based editing display. Kanji titling possible with optional CT-H90 Cybertitler.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese info for the unit.

Specs: Amp: 70W+70W (EIAJ 6 Ohms), CD: 1 bit D/A, S/N > 96dB. World tuner: FM: 76-108MHz, AM: 531-1629kHz

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Kenwood XT-7MD

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Kenwood XT-7MDMD bookshelf system
Intro: 9

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Features: Allora series.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit.

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Kenwood VH-7MD

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Kenwood VH-7MDMD bookshelf system
Intro: 9

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Features: Avino series.

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

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Kenwood XD-980MD

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Kenwood XD-980MD
Intro: 9

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User Manual: XD-980MD

Kenwood XD-9581MD

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Kenwood XD-9581MD
Intro: 9

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User Manual: XD-9581MD

Kenwood XD-981MD

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Kenwood XD-981MDBookshelf 3CD/MD/Cass/FM system
Intro: 9
US$600-700
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IN: Optical, AUX
OUT: Speakers, Headphone, Subwoofer (preamp)
Main: 8" Width x 13" Height x 11" Depth.
Speakers: 8.75" Width x 13" Height x 11.25" Depth.

Features: MD Player/Recorder (ATRAC 4.0, 1-bit Digital/Analog Converter, Editing functions (add, move, erase, divide, combine, etc.), Disc/track titling, 32-track programmable play). 3 CD Changer (Drawerload, 2-disc play exchange, 32-track programmable play, Random/repeat play (individual and all discs), 1-bit Digital/Analog Converter, Digital Filter with 8-times oversampling). Cassette Deck (Direct Program Search (DPSS), Dolby B noise reduction, Auto-reverse, 2 heads (playback/record, erase), Digital counter). Tuner (Auto preset programming, Automatic and manual tuning, Quartz Phase Locked Loop (PLL) syntheszied digital tuning, 40 presets). Amplifier (150 watts total output (75w + 75w), 2 channels). Speakers (3-way, magnetically shielded, ported, 6" woofer, 2" tweeter, 1" supertweeter, Removable grille). Other features: Sampling Rate Converter, 3-band equalizer (high, middle, low), 4 presets (3 pre-programmed, 1 manual), Extra Bass boost, Natural Bass, AUX input level control, One touch MD/cassette synchronized recording, Surround sound (3D), Spectrum analyzer display, Clock, timer, Smart Menu control, Multifunction jog dials (volume control, MD disc/track titling, etc.), Remote control.

Links: Kenwood page for the unit.

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User Manual: XD-981MD

Kenwood SG-7MD

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Kenwood SG-7MDMD bookshelf system
Intro: 1
¥108,000
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Features: 1 CD, 1 MD, 1 cassette. Avino series.

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

Specs: 24 bit Fine D.R.I.V.E CD decoder and 20 Rec D.R.I.V.E MD recorder. 20W x 20W output.

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Kenwood HM-383MD

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Kenwood HM-383MD
Intro: 1

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User Manual: HM-383MD

Kenwood XD-9580MD

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Kenwood XD-9580MD
Intro: 1

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User Manual: XD-9580MD

Kenwood SG-3MD

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Kenwood SG-3MDMD bookshelf system
Intro: 1

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input: aux.
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Features: "Avino" series. MD, CD, cassette, radio. Unique rotatable illuminated display can be hidden if desired, One-Touch-Edit, can record to MD and cassette simultaneously, timer function, tone quality adjustment (EX.BASS/LOUD/TONE CONTROL), CD-TEXT capable, available in four different colors.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit.

Specs: Two high pitched sound quality in-line speakers (2.5cm and 10cm).

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Kenwood XM-7MD

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Kenwood XM-7MDDual MD Bookshelf system
Intro: 1
MSRP ¥199,800
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in: opticalx2, ?MD: 270x124x332mm, 3.1kg

Features: Includes 2 MD drives and 6 CD changer. ATRAC 4.0, 20 bit D/A and A/D. On touch MD to MD copying, in analog, with titles copied simultaneously. One CD can be copied to two MDs simultaneously. Can record from CD to one MD drive while simultaneously recording from tuner or aux input to the other MD drive. Relay recording can record one whole MD then continue recording on the MD in the other drive. Kanji titling and display. Kenwood's D.R.I.V.E. circuitry. Japanese domestic tuner (76MHz to 90MHz). Optional cyber titler keyboard, plugs into unit and also prints labels. Sampling rate converter. New "quick move" and "quick erase" editing functions allow you to select an entire set of tracks to be moved to a new spot, or erased. ``New Preview'' function (?).

Links: Summary information in English, Kenwood's Japanese announcement of the unit.

Specs: ATRAC 4.0, 20 bit D/A and A/D. S/N > 92dB, D/A: 1 bit/128fs

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