AIWA'S NEW XR-MD100 ULTRA MINI HI-FI SYSTEM FEATURES MD/CD/CASSETTE DECK/TUNER AND POWERFUL 60W OUTPUT

"XR-MD100"

The design and specifications of this model are just for
Japan domestic market only

TOKYO - Aiwa Co., Ltd. has introduced the XR-MD100 ultra mini hi-fi system, which measures just 49.1cm wide, but packs a host of features as well as a robust 60W audio output.

The XR-MD100's main unit - integrating a Mini Disc (MD) deck, CD player, cassette deck, and tuner - measures just 17.5cm wide. The width of the entire system including the speakers, is a mere 49.1cm. The XR-MD100 also has features and quality consumers would expect from a much larger system: a 60W amplifier, high-quality wooden cabinet speakers, pro-sound BBE that ensures outstanding mid and high-range sound, and virtual stereo QSURROUND for natural stereophonic surround effects.

Fact Sheet
Aiwa XR-MD100 Ultra Mini Hi-Fi System
Model: XR-MD100
Suggested retail price: ¥58,000 (not including tax)
Initial launch: May 15
Production volume: 10,000 units (initial monthly production)

Main features
* Entire system is a compact 49.1cm wide
The center unit, integrating the MD deck, CD player, single cassette deck, and tuner, measures just 17.5cm wide. With the speakers, the entire system is only 49.1cm wide.
* High power 60W amplifier
* Sampling rate converter for digital recording from BS/CS digital broadcasts and DAT, to MD. The sampling rate converter automatically converts 32kHz/48kHz sampling frequencies to 44.1kHz. This allows high-quality digital MD recording from external equipment such as BS/CS digital tuners and DAT, in addition to CDs.
* BBE sound processing system ensures precise mid- and high- range balance.
* Virtual stereo QSURROUND offers natural stereophonic surround effects.
* Energy-saving design
The XR-MD100 consumes just 1.4W when plugged in with power off in energy-saving standby mode.
* Multi-function MD deck ensures precise recording and editing
1.Direct recording (all programs/one program) from CD to MD
2.Simultaneous recording from CD to MD and cassette tape
3.Full editing functions (divide, combine, move, erase)
4.Monaural extended recording mode allows recording up to 160 minutes on an 80-minute MD.
5.Double-speed playback function ensures faster, more efficient program selection.
6.Multi jog dial allows simple inputting of up to 50 alpha numeric or kana, characters.
7.MD 30-track program playback/random playback
8.Display shows remaining MD recording time
9.Auto mark, time mark, and manual mark functions for MD recording
* Two-way wooden cabinet speakers reproduce natural, high-quality sound.
* Music genre position switch (rock, pop, jazz)
* Dolby B NR
* Easy-to-operate multi jog dial allows various settings.
The XR-MD100's multi jog dial is convenient for adjusting sound characteristics such as T-Bass and BBE as well as Dolby NR settings and tuner and CD operation.
* FM stereo (wide)/AM stereo 2-band synthesized tuner (with random memory presets of up to 32 stations).
* Recording/playback auto reverse cassette deck
* CD 30-track program/random/repeat playback
* Edit recording (AI/Program) from CD to cassette
* Direct play function allows one-touch activation of MD, CD, cassette tape playback, or tuner, even if the main power switch is off.
* Full remote control
* Music sensor fast-forwards or rewinds the tape to the beginning of the current track, the preceding track, or the next track.
* Silver body color

(*The design and specifications of this model are just for Japan domestic market only)

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