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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood M505”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.
| Name | M505 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | Not recorded |
| Device type | auto |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes - 76-90Mhz |
| Dimensions | 178 (width) x 50 (height) x 155 (depth) mm |
| Weight | 1400 |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥67 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | RCA out, Speaker amplifier |
| Control | Not recorded |
The M505 is part of the "505" Head Unit series by Kenwood. Compatible DSP units from the same series are the X505 and the D505. These units allowed for more visuals, different DSP presets, 11 Band EQ settings and additional Cassette or Compact Disc playback.
[General features]
- DASC full-size large display that blocks skipping
- pre-outs (front, rear, non-fading)
- Changer control terminal
- Electronic Volume, Balance and Fader Audio Control
- HPF settings
- Clock, Alarm and Timer settings
- RPM 400～800rpm (linear speed is constant)
- S/N ratio 94dB(1kHz)
- dynamic range 94dB
Most likely released sometime in 1996~
Content adapted from: Kenwood Product Page Kenwood Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Spec Page Spec Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Feature Page Feature Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Feature Table Feature Table (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Contemporary Unit Comparison Chart Contemporary Unit Comparison Chart (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) minkara.carview blog
Manuals
Repair
The optical block may not be very reliable:
"The MD receiver M505, which I have been using for a long time, has reached the end of its fourth pick-up LD. Although it depends on the usage environment and frequency of use, the pickup was hit or miss at first, and it was better if it lasted for about a year." http://wrx.fc2web.com/kenwood2.htm
Photos
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