Pioneer developed ATRAC, which they call “ASRAC”. Pioneer ASRAC is in use only for analog signal record, it's an analog processed pre-equuilizing correction before passing the audio signal to standard Sharp 5 Atrac encoder. Digital recording uses 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 40kHz). Digital recording level control (-48dB to +12dB). Time skip function allows quick movement through audio material at 30s or 60s 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 294mm 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 2xCinch Number of outputs:3 Digital Optical Analog Cinch Headphone, adjustable (6,3mm) Technical Data Transducer: ASRAC- Transducer from Pioneer Frequency response: 8Hz to 20kHz Distortion factor: 0,005%. Signal to noise ratio: 101dB Dynamic range: 94dB 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: Analogue and digital Recording modes: synchronisation 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 40kHz) 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