Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood DMC-P55”. 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-P55 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2001/11 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 72.8 x 17.1 x 79.7 mm |
| Weight | 88g (112g w/ batt) |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | N/A |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
Features: MDLP and Group function support. "Jet search" function allows 2X playback, 40 seconds anti-shock memory (160 seconds in MDLP 4X mode), seven-level bass and treble adjust, when docked in cradle unit's remote displays the remaining time needed for a full charge, remote capable of displaying track titles, "Intro play" mode can play the first 0.3, 1, or 2 seconds of each track (configurable), charge stand includes built-in speakers and a timer function, allowing it to be used as an alarm clock.
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch
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Additional specifications and references
| Manual | User manual |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |













