Kenwood DMC-S55-S MiniDisc player (silver). Quantity 1. Used.
Kenwood inline remote control (silver). Quantity 1. Used.
* No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale *
** This sale does not include any way of powering the device. Unless otherwise stated, this device requires a special kind of rechargeable 'gumstick' battery that is inserted into the device. Please either ensure you are familiar with this requirement in advance, or reach out to us if you are unsure. **
Summary:
Tested and functional with issues.
Played many hours of audio with no issues but it drains the battery when not in use.
Three casing screws are missing.
Minor callouts regarding the appearance.
Product Condition (Appearance):
Front Face : A faint mark.
Sides : A few tiny marks.
Rear Face : A few marks or scuffs.
Internal Battery Compartment : No callouts.
Product Condition (Functionality):
Tested and functional with issues. Played many hours of audio with no issues but it drains the battery when not in use.
See test results and photographs for detail.
Device:
Kenwood DMC-S55
Power Via Rechargeable Gumstick Battery : OK *** Rechargeable gumstick battery is not included in the sale ***
Power Via External AA Battery Case : NOT TESTED *** External AA battery case is not included in the sale ***
Power Via Battery Charging Stand : NOT TESTED *** Battery charging stand is not included in the sale ***
Audio Playback : OK - Listened to over ten hours of audio with no issues
Audio Output : OK
Volume Up : OK
Volume Down : OK
Next Track : OK
Previous Track : OK
Play / Stop / Power Off : OK **** Note that this and other Kenwood models from the same era do nothing after inserting a disc. Press the Play button after inserting a disc to read the disc contents and begin playback. During playback, press once to stop playback and put the device in standby mode. Press and hold for two seconds to power off the device. Otherwise the device will automatically power off after three minutes in standby mode. ****
Hold : OK
Disc Insert : OK
Disc Eject : OK
Device Settings:
Sound Mode set to Normal (requires an inline remote control to adjust the Sound Mode settings)
Accessory:
Kenwood inline remote control
Product Condition (Appearance):
A faint scratch on the display panel. Some worn paint on edges.
Product Condition (Functionality):
Tested and functional.
Audio Output : OK
Backlight : OK
Character Display : OK
HOLD : OK
REPEAT : OK
MENU : OK
VOLUME - : OK
VOLUME + : OK
SEARCH MODE : OK
PREVIOUS TRACK : OK
NEXT TRACK : OK
PLAY / STOP / POWER OFF : OK
Product Information:
Released in 2003, the Kenwood DMC-S55 is dedicated to disc playback and does not have disc recording functionality.
It supports MDLP.
The DMC-S** series was made in Japan. It was available in four colours; black, blue, silver, and violet.
It features a digital amplifier that delivers clear and powerful audio by reducing sound quality deterioration in the audio circuitry while also reducing power consumption.
Kenwood claimed that it could deliver up to 47 hours of continuous playback (SP mode) from a fully charged Kenwood gumstick battery.
It weighs 65 grams without a battery or disc installed.
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.
Hopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
