Pioneer - MJ-D707 Minidisc deck

Pioneer developed ATRAC, which they call “ASRAC”.

Pioneer ASRAC is used only for analog signal recording; it is an analog-processed pre-equalization correction before passing the audio signal to the standard Sharp 5 ATRAC encoder. Digital recording uses the pure standard Sharp 5 ATRAC.

Incorporates Pioneer's “Digital Noise Reduction” (already available on some Pioneer cassette decks) and “Legato Link Conversion” (which synthetically produces frequencies up to 40 kHz). Digital recording level control (-48 dB to +12 dB). Time skip function allows quick movement through audio material at 30 s or 60 s per click. Medley playback function fades across track changes. Name clip function allows track titles to be duplicated and edited. Synchro start recording. Name clip (copy and paste function).

Manufacturer: Pioneer
Model: MJ-D 707 / D7 (USA)
Years of manufacture: 1998 - 2000
Made in: Japan
Color: Black, (Champagne in USA, Japan)
Dimensions: 420 x 105 x 294 mm
Weight: 3.9 Kg
Remote control not included (Pioneer CU-MJ11)
Original price approx.: 650 DM

Connections

Number of inputs: 3
Digital optical, Digital Coaxial, Analog 2x Cinch

Number of outputs: 3
Digital Optical
Analog Cinch
Headphone, adjustable (6.3 mm)

Technical Data

Transducer: ASRAC - Transducer from Pioneer
Frequency response: 8 Hz to 20 kHz
Distortion factor: 0.005%
Signal to noise ratio: 101 dB
Dynamic range: 94 dB

Supported formats: MD
Hi-MD support: No
Anti-shock: No
Playback functions:
Title programming: Yes
Shuffle: Yes
Repeat: Yes

Play from A to B
Mono long play (double recording time possible).
Recording functions: Analog and digital
Recording modes: synchronization with Pioneer CD players possible
Editing functions:

Title name editable: Yes
Delete: Yes
Move: Yes

Share: Yes
Connect: Yes

Special Features

Digital Noise Reduction
Legato Link Conversion (artificial generation of frequencies up to 40 kHz)
ASRAC compression, ATRAC developed and improved by Pioneer.

Timer - preparation for recording and playback
Digital Volume Control (via Remote Control)
Jog dial for easy operation (similar to Sony's Jog Dial)
CD Synchro (via Remote Control)

Front from aluminium