JVC KD-55

Data

General

• Manufacturer: JVC
• Model: KD-55
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1978 - 1979
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Silver
• Remote control: -
• Power consumption: 12 W
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 420 x 139 x 264 mm
• Weight: 5.6 kg
• Original price approx.: 900 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Microphone: 0,2 mV / 600 - 10.000 Ohm
  • Line In: 80 mV / 100 kOhm
  • Line In (DIN): 9 mV / 10 kOhm
• Number of outputs:
  • Line Out: 0 - 500 mV / 3 - 8 kOhm
  • Line Out (DIN): 0 - 500 mV / 3 - 8 kOhm
  • Headphones (6.3mm jack): 0 - 60 mV / 8 Ohm - 1 kOhm

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 2, 1x Rec/Play, 1x erase head
• Motors: 1x DC servo motor with frequency generator
• Belt speed: 4,8 cm/s
• Synchronisation fluctuations: ± 0,06 % * Tape types: SF- normal tape
• Band types: SF- normal band, FE- CrO2- band, SA CrO2- band
• Frequency response: at -20 dB=
  • Normal I= 20- 17 KHz
  • Chrom II= 20- 18 KHz

Ferro-Chrom III= 20- 19 KHz

• Distortion factor: 1,3
• Signal to noise ratio: 56 dB
• Crosstalk attenuation: 65 dB
• Dolby: ANRS and Super ARNS
• Rewind time (C-60): 80 s

Special features:

• Memory counter
• 5-stage recording equalizer
• Oil-damped tilt cassette compartment
• 2x microphone
• ANRS and Super ANRS, see also:
  • ANRS

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
  • JVC KD-25:
    • JVC KD-25
  • JVC KD-55:
    • JVC KD-55
  • JVC KD-65:
    • JVC KD-65
  • JVC KD-85:
    • JVC KD-85

Pictures

• Picture: JVC KD-55