Pioneer - MJ-D707 Minidisc deck

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