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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood VH-55MD”. 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 | VH-55MD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2000/11 |
| Device type | bookshelf |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions | 220 x 150 x 368mm |
| Weight | 6.0kg |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded Not recorded |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Not recorded |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥70 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (analog-only), RCA in, Digital optical (TOSLINK), CD |
| Outputs | RCA out |
| Control | Not recorded |
The VH-55MD can be placed both horizontally and vertically.
Similar to the VH-5MD, except this supports MDLP.
- 2x CD to MD recording
- FM76MHz to 90MHz (stereo), AM531kHz to 1629kHz (monaural).
- Title input (remote control only)
- Program play of up to 32 songs
- Built-in sampling rate converter
- Supports CD Text
Content adapted from: Kenwood News Release Page, Kenwood Product Release Page Spec Page Spec Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |