AIWA INTRODUCES NEW MD MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM FEATURING MD LONG PLAY FUNCTION THAT'S FOUR TIMES MORE EFFICIENT THAN NORMAL PLAY MODE

"XR-MD520"

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

TOKYO - Aiwa Co., Ltd. has introduced the XR-MD520 MD mini component system, which provides a new standard, the MD Long Play (MDLP) function.

The XR-MD520's MDLP function can record and play back four times or twice as long as in normal mode. This allows up to 320-minute recording on an 80-minute MD. Users can thus record several music CDs onto a MD for more efficient storage. The entire system, including the speakers and the main unit with integrated MD player, CD player, cassette deck, and tuner, is just 48.5cm wide, so it's easy to set up in even the most compact of rooms.

The XR-MD520 also features a "magical change" operating display that rotates to show the listener's choice on three different panels; a high-power 60W amplifier; virtual stereo QSURROUND to create natural stereophonic surround effects; and a BBE sound-processing system for precise mid- and high-range sound. This is stylish and high-quality MD mini component system that's packed with a wide range of advanced functions.

Fact Sheet
Aiwa's XR-MD520 MD Component System

Model: XR-MD520
Suggested retail price: ¥56,000 (not including tax)
Initial launch: December 1
Production volume: 8,000 units (initial monthly production)

Main Features
* Offers new standard, the MD Long Play (MDLP) mode for lengthy stereo recording and playback four times (LP4 mode) or twice (LP2 mode) that of normal mode. This function lets users record up to 320 minutes (LP4 mode) or 160 minutes (LP2 mode) onto an 80-minute MD. It also allows 2X speed dubbing from CD to MD.
* MDs can be recorded with various recording modes. However, tracks recorded with MDLP can be played back only by MDLP equipment.
* The MD deck's CD to MD double-speed dubbing function is convenient for making original MDs.
* Multifunction MD deck offers precise recording and editing.
(1) Direct recording (all programs/one program) from CD to MD;
(2) Simultaneous recording from CD to MD and cassette deck;
(3) Full editing functions (divide, combine, move, erase);
(4) Monaural recording mode allows recording of up to 160 minutes on an 80-minute MD;
(5) Double-speed playback function ensures faster, more efficient program selection;
(6) Titles can be input during MD recording;
(7) Multi jog dial allows simple inputting of up to 50 alphanumeric or kana characters;
(8) MD 30-program playback/random playback;
(9) Display shows remaining MD recording time; and
(10) Various marking functions to find beginning of track - auto mark, time mark, manual mark.
Note: For copyright protection reasons, the same CD cannot be recorded in double-speed mode within 74 minutes of the start of double-speed recording.
* "Magical change" display rotates to show three different panels, with a touch sensor
By touching the sensor on the operation panel, listeners can choose from three displays - a basic operational panel; an acrylic panel; and an MD editing panel. It is a simple design, but a big bonus for listeners.
* MD, CD, and cassette deck are integrated in one compact unit that's only 48.5cm wide.
* Robust 60W high-power amplifier reproduces dynamic sound.
* Virtual stereo QSURROUND offers natural stereophonic surround effects.
* BBE sound-processing system ensures precise mid- and high-range sound.
* T-Bass delivers powerful low-range sound reproduction.
* 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.
* Energy-saving design
The energy-efficient XR-MD520 consumes only about 1W when plugged in and on standby mode with the power switch off.
* Fashionable clear shield remote control unit
* Music genre position (rock/pop/jazz)
* Easy-to-operate multi jog dial allows various settings.
* Auto reverse cassette deck with DolbyB NR
* AI edit recording/program edit recording from CD to cassette deck
* FM (TV channels 1-3)/AM stereo 2-band synthesized tuner (with random memory presets of up to 32 stations).
* CD 30-track program/random/repeat playback
* Timer (record/playback/sleep)
* CD 20-program music calendar
* Choice of three colors (blue, orange, and purple) for illuminating operational panel.
* Optical digital input terminal, audio input terminal
* CD-R/RW playback
Note: The XR-MD520 may malfunction when playing CD-R/RW discs recorded on certain types of equipment.
* Silver body color

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

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