WM-55
Technical details, specifications
- Battery
- 2AA
- Colors
- black blue (light) white pink
- Dimensions
- 111.2*88.6*29.4 mm (290 cm³)3D size
- Weight
- 233 gr
- Window
- yes
- Frame
- plastic
- Case
- plastic
- Expandable
- no
- External compartment
- no
- Tape selector
- Manual switch
- Waterproof
- no
- Speaker
- no
- Frequency range
- 40-15000@1,@2,@4 Hz
- FMax output
- 2x20 mW
Functions
- DC in
- yes
- Record by input
- no
- Record by int mic
- no
- Hotline mode
- no
- Cue
- no
- Balance (L/R)
- no
- Equalizer
- no
- Auto reverse
- yes
- Anti rolling
- no
- Logic control
- no
- Hold lock
- no
- Bass
- no
- Noise reduction
- Dolby B NR
- Radio
- no
- Remote control
- no
- Wireless headphone
- no
- Indicator
- led
Description
Affordable price and a wealth of features
The WM-55 was well made and finely finished, the cassette door even included a small catch operated by a slide switch to prevent it falling open, another unusual feature. The mechanism, which used a metal chassis and included switchable auto reverse (sides 1 and 2/continuous play), was shared with models such as the WM-75. Also in common with the WM-75 were Dolby B noise reduction and normal/chrome/metal tape compatibility.
She's so unusual because of:
1) the vivid pink colour,
2) the radio unit in the shape of a cassette, model CTP-1A.
Other manufacturers like Sanyo and Toshiba, frequently offered radio modules of this type. Sony usually miniaturised the radio circuit so it could fit inside the main unit, including cassette door (e.g. WM-F10, WM-F107).
CTP-1A radio unit
It enabled the reception on both the AM and FM (mono and stereo) bands. The tuning and waveband controls were accessible through a slot in the side of the WM-55 main unit. The tuning scale was visible through the tape viewing window and the unit was activated by pressing the play button. The interconnections that were made as well as passing power and signals also stopped the motor running, conserving battery power.Via Walkman Central (edited)
The color that appears red on pictures is actually pink.
For more pictures, see the link below.Via Boxedwalkman on Instagram
Documents
- Sony WM-55 - Service Manual9309 KB
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