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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Kenwood DMC-T55”. 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-T55 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Released | 2004/09 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 72x17x78mm (closed) |
| Weight | 65g (no battery) |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 1.5, 5 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | N/A |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
See also: DMC-T77
Very small and light player unit supporting MDLP and ATRAC3. Charging and AC power only through proprietary pin connector. This connector also can transmit audio and control data and is used to communicate with the dock that came with the unit. A regular 5V center-positive power adapter is used to power the dock and charge the device.
Headphone amp: 4.5mW + 4.5mW (16 ohm)
Shock Guard: 45 seconds (180 seconds in LP4)
Optical pick-up: KMS-330A
ATRAC IC: 120 (30×4) pin Sanyo LC896433
Kenwood Press Release Kenwood Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) av.watch
Manuals
Repair
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Additional specifications and references
| Manual | User manual |
|---|---|
| Region | Japan |