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Kenwood DM-VH7

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Name DM-VH7
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 1999/07
Device type deck
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 247 x 96 x 279mm
Weight 3.1kg
ATRAC ver 4.5
Power cable AC
Price (launch) $499
¥42 000
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Inputs RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK)
Outputs RCA out
Control

The DM-VH7 is the MD component of the RD-VH7 / VH-7MD 3 piece system. It is the world's first mini system that can be placed horizontally or vertically, the display orients itself when the unit is laid on it's side.

This unit also uses High Definition Compatible Digital, 20 bit digital decoding system able to produce more detailed sounds which general 16 bit decoders cannot.

MD Mechanism: MDM-06
Optical Pickup: KMS-260B
ATRAC IC: CXD2654R


Content adapted from: Kenwood Press Release [*] Minidisc.org page [*] History Page [*] T-Station Page [*] Kenwood VH-7MD Product page [*] Kenwood VH-7MD Product page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) [*] Kenwood Product Page for the DM-VH7 [*] Kenwood Product Page (German) [*] Kenwood Product Page (German) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) [*] Good Design Award [*]

Manuals

English User manual

Japanese User Manual

Service Manual

Photos

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