SHARP, December 1980 GF-318ST, GF-318SB - boomboxes
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シャープ「ステレオカセット ザ・サーチャー GF-318ST(シルバー)SB(ブラック)」カタログ・ザ・サーチャー・昭和55年12月
A folded A3 sheet covering the SHARP GF-318 from The Searcher series - one model in two colors: GF-318ST (silver) and GF-318SB (black), standard price 47,000 yen. The center spread details the specs: 16cm woofer, 9.2W max output, Metal tape support, APSS, FM stereo recording with MPX circuit and PLL IC. The standout feature is the ソフトタッチ・メカ (soft-touch mechanism) - deck-style feather controls on a portable unit, plus LED meters and Japanese TV audio reception (channels 1-3) for off-air recording. The back page covers full specs and system options: MC-75CL and MC-78DV microphones, external CP-88 speakers at 19,000 yen.
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SHARP GF-318ST | boombox | ¥47,000 |
| SHARP GF-318SB | boombox | ¥47,000 |
| Technical terms | Translation |
|---|---|
| ソフトタッチ・メカ | soft touch mechanism |
| APSS | APSS |
| MPX回路 + PLL方式IC | MPX circuit + PLL-type IC |
| LEDディスプレイメーター | LED display meter |
| Marketing terms | Translation |
|---|---|
| ザ・サーチャー | The Searcher |
| デッキ感覚のNOWな操作性ソフトタッチ・メカ搭載。ザ・サーチャー318 | Deck-like, up-to-the-minute (NOW) operability with a soft touch mechanism. The Searcher 318 |
| 上手に使って上手に節電 | Use it skillfully and save power skillfully |
| 音楽性をさらに高めるシステムアップへ充実した外部接続端子 | A full range of external connection terminals for system expansion that raises musicality even further |
| システムアップ・オプション(別売品) | System expansion options (sold separately) |
昭和55年12月(1980 December)

