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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood MD56”. 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 | MD56 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 1997/07 |
| Device type | auto |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 200W x 76H x 145Dmm |
| Weight | 1900 |
| 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) | $745 |
| ¥72 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | Not recorded |
| Control | Not recorded |
Kenwood MD56
- Compact size and can be installed flexibly in vertical/horizontal/slanted positions.
- Uses MX-BUS interface. Connection with K-BUS is also possible by using a conversion cable (CA-MC20).
- Disc name memory convenient for disc organization.
- Frequency response: 5Hz to 20kHz (±1dB)
- S/N ratio: 94dB (1kHz)
- Below wow and flutter measurement limits
- Maximum current consumption: 0.9A
- Dimensions: 200W x 76H x 145Dmm
- Mass: 1.9kg
- Mounting bracket, extension cord (5m)/
- Dedicated magazine (1 piece) included
[MD56 compatible models] ◯: MZ-BUS ●: MX-BUS ◯VD-01M◯MZ929 ◯M929 ◯Z929◯MJ919 ◯MZ919 ◯M919 ◯Z919 ◯LZ919◯MJ909 ◯MZ909 ◯M909 ◯Z909 ◯VZ907 ◯MZ907 ◯M707 ◯Z707 ◯LZ907 ◯M505V9 ◯LZ-M700 DP *MZ929, M929, Z929, MZ919, M919, Z919, LZ919, MJ909, MZ909, M909, Z909, VZ907, MZ907, M707, Z707, LZ-M700 conversion adapter CA-57ZX and CA-11MX, CA Either -30MX or CA-55MX is required.
Content adapted from: Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Kenwood Product Page Kenwood Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Kenwood Product Page 2 Kenwood Product Page 2 (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org/nickboyde
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