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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood DMC-M55”. 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 | DMC-M55 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2000/12 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 79.8×15.7×73.0mm |
| Weight | 87g / 111g w/batt |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
DMC-M55 comes in three colors: DMC-M55-S Silver, DMC-M55-L Blue, DMC-M55-P Pink.
Made in China vs the DMC-V55 being made in Japan. 6 pin remote vs the V55's 4 pin. It is equipped with a 40-second SUPER DASC that uses an "active power save circuit" that detects vibration and reading status and automatically switches the vibration-resistant mode, and has a dimple design.
Content adapted from: Kenwood News Release Page Kenwood News Release Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Comparison between DMC-V55 on reddit
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Additional specifications and references
| Manual | User manual |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |