Our company puts micro component system “ToP-ART mini" ((*toppuahtomini*)) series by which 200milli in front width compact single goods components are combined on the market as an audio new product on Wednesday, October 21. The system's being centered will assume the one that MD recorder ‘MDX-M5' was added to this ‘MCR-5' to be 'ToP-ART mini MD system'by ‘MCR-5' of a basic system which sets CD (*chenjahreshiiba*) and the speaker, and sell the one that cassette deck ‘KX-M5' was added in addition as 'ToP-ART mini full system'CD (*chenjahreshiiba*) ‘CRX-M5' which composes a basic system and speaker system ‘NX-M5' sell single goods.

< product outline >

It is forecast that the product equipped with MD becomes a main current along with the rise of the popularity of MD which is an easy, compact recording media in the audio system including the minicomponent, and the installing rate at the end of this year exceeds 70%. Especially, the commodity of the category which is called the micro component of 200mm or less in front width is popular (our company examination).

New product “ToP-ART mini" is a micro component system the first among our company which puts it on the market in the background of the trend of such a market, and a new series of the real intention to make a variegated function and simple operativeness united in a compact body of 200mm in front width.

ベーシックシステムの『MCR-5』は,3連奏CDチェンジャー内蔵のレシーバ(アンプとチューナの一体ユニット)とコンパクトで高音質なスピーカを組み合わせたシステムで,; The MD system which added MD recorder ‘MDX-M5' assumed the price obtained that 100,000 yen was under easily.; Moreover, a free combination and the point which can be laid out are big independent features for all units one by one because (*S) assumes the product in complete.

In addition, the feature of down size component “ToP-ART" (note 1) series is succeeded, the aluminum panel of the (*shirukiigohrud*) color with high-level feeling is treated forward, and it is assumed the refined high design of the interior design additionally with the speaker of a wooden cabinet in which it is calm. [It] has "Multi synchronized recording function" that synchronized (synchronization) five kinds of recordings including synchronous recording from CD to MD and the cassette tape are possible and a lot of functions to pursue convenience as the system such as the other two three playing CD (*chenjah*) which can exchange CD while performing, and in addition, can [it] record freely with MD and the cassette, and the edit be enjoyed.

Details are as follows.

< feature of new product >

1.	Micro component of operativeness that interior design is high, and simple
	“ToP-ART mini" is a micro component system of 200mm(The speaker is 150mm) in front width the first among our company. Because the speaker including CD (*chenjahreshiiba*), the MD recorder, and one in the cassette deck one is independent products, the aspect is waited, the place place is not chosen, and it is possible to lay it out freely with a compact body in the conserve space. Moreover, the union design by which the aluminum panel of the (*shirukiigohrud*) color the interior design is valued with a simple panel layout by which operativeness is considered, and with high-level feeling is treated forward is adopted. [It] puts together on the speaker of a wooden cabinet in which it is calm, and the height of 質感(unknown word) which merges in the interior design is a feature.
2.	The price obtained easily as a high-quality design is united.
	ベーシックシステムの『MCR-5』は,3連奏CDチェンジャー付きのFM/AMステレオ対応レシーバと,コンパクトで高音質なスピーカの組み合わせ(価格:52,000円)で,; The MD system which adds MD recorder ‘MDX-M5' (The price:47,800 yen) to this becomes a price obtained that 100,000 yen is under easily.; “ToP-ART mini" is a micro component to make a high-quality design of 質感(unknown word) high, compact body united to the price obtained easily.
3.	[It] equips it with the multi synchronized recording function to enable a variegated recording and the edit function.
	[It] equips it with "Multi synchronized recording function" that a variety of synchronized recording is possible in consideration of the cooperation of MD recorder ‘MDX-M5' and cassette deck ‘KX-M5'. CDからMDとカセットテープへの同時録音をはじめ,CDからMD,CDからカセット,MDからカセット,カセットからMDの合計5種類のケースにあわせてシンクロ録音が可能なため,; Various recordings and the edit work can be easily done.;
4.	*** Equipped with possible three playing CD (*chenjah*) <the CD exchange when being performing>.
	Three playing CD (*chenjah*) of the other two play exchange methods that CD can be exchanged is installed while performing CD. A convenient function by a continuous reproduction for the edit of an original MD and tape for a long time from variegated CD software not to mention the performance.
5.	(*sabuuufa*) output terminal equipment to be able to enjoy heavy bass
	A dynamic reproduction sound equal with a large-scale system can be enjoyed by connecting optional (*sabuuufa*) because the high-power amplifier of 20W+20W is built into CD (*chenjahreshiiba*), and [it] equips it with the special output terminal to connect (*sabuuufa*) (speaker for the heavy bass reproduction), and furthermore the sound with room can be enjoyed.

< price and sale days >

Series name	Name of articles		Serial number	Price	System configuration
					MD system	Full system
(*yamahamaikuro*) Component System “ToP-ART mini"	Basic system		MCR-5	52,000 yen	○	○
		CD (*chenjahreshiibah*)	CRX-M5	42,000 yen
		Two way speaker system	NX-M5	10,000 yen (one pair)
	MD recorder		MDX-M5	47,800 yen	○	○
	Cassette deck		KX-M5	20,000 yen	―	○
				Price of system	99,800 yen	119,800 yen

- The price does not contain the consumption tax.

- sale day:October 21
- the first number of monthly production schedule:12,000 sets

< note >

1)	ToP-ART (top art)
	Original technology to be efficient and to achieve high pitched sound quality because of abbreviation of “Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology"; *** [It] derives in the ideal of the flow of the signal etc. and [it] derives from the design technology the design etc. , and the total concerning the amplifier of neither the layout nor the detail brought close.;

< main specification >

- CD (*chenjahreshiiba*) ‘CRX-M5'

Amplifier	Ratings output	20W+20W(1KHz､THD､10%､6)
	Input selector	TUNER/CD/TAPE/AUX(MD)
	Input sensitivity/impedance	400mV/47k
	Output terminal	TAPE and AUX(MD) and (*sabuuufa*) Headphone and light digital (CD)
Part CD	Method	CD (*chenjah*)/three piece Play Xchange
	Reading method	Non-contact optics reading method
	D/A converter	1bit DAC
	(*waufurattah*)	Below measurement limit value
	Function	Recording, synchronized recording (TAPE,MD), and one/ALL repetition, random reproduction, program reproduction/Edith recordings (TAPE) of one disk
Tuner	Range of FM reception frequency	76.0MHz〜108.0MHz
	FM reception sensitivity	10dB
	Range of AM reception frequency	522KHz〜1629KHz
	AM reception sensitivity	50dB
	(*puriset*)	30 games
	Others	AM stereo
Synthesis	Power supply/voltage	AC100V 50/60Hz
	Consumption electric power	40W
	AC outlet	Non-synchronization (*ra*) 1 (MAX100W)
	Externals size	200W (*ra*) 150H (*ra*) 329Dmm
	Weight	5.0kg
	Attached goods	Remote control, loop antenna for AM, antenna for FM, and system connector cable

- Speaker system ‘NX-M5'

Method	Two (*weibasuref*) method
Unit	(*uufa*):10cm (*tsiita*):2.5cm
The maximum, permissible input	40W
Impedance	6
Externals size	150W (*ra*) 225H (*ra*) 202Dmm
Weight	2.4kg
Attached goods	(*supiikakeiburura*) 2

- MD recorder ‘MDX-M5'

Form	Mini-disc digital audio system
Recording method	Magnetic field modulation overwrite method
Reproduction method	Non-contact optics
Laser	Semiconductor laser
Sampling rate	44.1KHz (It is possible to convert it from 48KHz/36KHz).
Voice compression method	ATRAC (acoustic form adaptive transformer coding)
Number of channels	Two channels
Recording reproduction time	74 minutes at most
Frequency characteristic	(*a*) 20-20000Hz0.3dB
(*waufurattah*)	Below measurement limit value
Input terminal	(*anarogurainra*) one pin Jack
	Type connector of one optical (*dejitarura*) corner
	System control
Output terminal	(*anarogurainra*) one pin Jack
	Type connector of one optical (*dejitarura*) corner
Ratings power-supply voltage	AC100V 50/60Hz
Consumption electric power	14W
Externals size	200W (*ra*) 75H (*ra*) 317Dmm
Weight	2.8kg

- Cassette deck ‘KX-M5'

Method	The auto reverse stereo recording/the horizontal loading method four truck two channel playing
(*waufuratta*)	0.1% or less
Head	Recording/reproduction:Hard permalloy Deletion:Double gap ferrite
Frequency characteristic	Type I(Normal) 50〜14000Hz Type II(High) 50〜15000Hz
(*noizuridakushon*)	Dolby NR B
S/N ratio	65dB
Terminal	Recording input and reproduction output and system control
Power supply/voltage	AC100V 50/60Hz
Consumption electric power	13W
Externals size	200W (*ra*) 75H (*ra*) 312Dmm
Weight	2.6kg
Attached goods	Control cable

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