AIWA'S NEW PORTABLE MD PLAYER FEATURES
UNIQUE IRIDESCENT COLOR SCHEME

"AM-HX55"

The design and specifications of this model are just for
Japan domestic market only
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TOKYO - AIWA CO., LTD. has introduced AM-HX55 portable MD player, which is not only compact and lightweight, but also offers extra-long playback time and features an iridescent finish that changes color depending on the viewing angle.

The AM-HX55 was designed to meet this year’s hottest design trend, featuring a wavy, iridescent finish with colors that change when seen from different angles. Thanks to special polarizing coatings, the base colors of metallic blue and white change to purple and light blue, respectively, as the angle changes.

The compact, lightweight AM-HX55 also features 50-hour continuous playback (with both rechargeable battery and alkaline cells); program search and 25-track programming functions; a 40-second skip preventing memory; and an alarm function that can prevent commuters from missing their bus or train stop, or help fitness buffs time their workouts.Shipments of portable MDs rose by 46% between January and June 1999, to 1.16 million units, according to an EIAJ survey, and continued growth is expected in the future.

Fact Sheet
AM-HX55 Portable MD Player
Model: AM-HX55
Suggested retail price: ¥29,800 (not including tax)
Initial launch: September 1
Production volume: 10,000 units (initial monthly production)

Main Features
*The AM-HX55’s wavy, iridescent finish changes colors as the viewing angle changes.
Two base colors - metallic blue and white - change to purple and light blue, respectively, when the unit is viewed from different angles.
*The compact and lightweight body fits into a shirt pocket.
  71.6mm wide x 14.5mm high x 78.5mm deep, and weighing only 91g (including rechargeable battery).
*50 hours of continuous playback , using both the rechargeable battery and alkaline batteries.
*Program search function allows listeners to see the title of every track and select the ones they want to hear. Listeners can view the titles on the remote control unit's LCD panel even while a disc plays.
*25-track programmable playback function lets users select up to 25 tracks and play them in any order
*40-second skip preventing memory eliminates skips caused by shock and vibration.
*Convenient alarm functions
  The alarm is programmable from 10 minutes up to 180 minutes, with a duration of up to 30 seconds. This convenient feature reminds listeners when their bus or train stop is coming up, and can help time workouts.
*Backlit LCD remote control unit with 10-character display
  The LCD on the remote control unit makes it easy to read the disc name and track name and number, and monitor the AM-HX55's operation even in the dark.
*Aiwa’s exclusive neck strap hangs the remote control unit close at hand.
*Three-step Dynamic Super Linear (DSL) bass ensures natural reproduction of low-frequency sounds.
*Resume function allows playback to restart from the point where it stopped.
*Repeat (one program/all programs) playback/random playback
*Monaural playback mode
  The AM-HX55 can automatically recognize and play back MDs recorded in monaural mode.
*Perfect-fit headphones
  Silicone rubber air cushions on ear caps ensure a tighter seal with the ear for enhanced bass reproduction.
*Three-step battery level indicator confirms remaining battery life. (Remote control unit)

(*The design and specifications of this model are just for Japan domestic market only)

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