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Sony MZ-E33

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2025-07-28

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MZ-E33
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.

Manuals & documentation

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Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Sony MZ-E33”. 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.

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Name MZ-E33
Manufacturer Sony
Released 1998/10
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 80 x 17.3 x 92mm
Weight 113g (155g with Battery)
ATRAC ver 4
Battery Not recorded AA, "Gumstick"
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 3
Power cable Center positive
Price (launch) $250
¥31 000
-
Inputs N/A
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Remote (Sony)

Available in Silver, blue, and black color variants.

Controls are located on the bottom of the device. Can take gumstick or AA in the main battery compartment.

MD Mechanism: MT-MZE55-150
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MZ-E55
Optical Pick-up: ODX-1A/1B
ATRAC IC: PD63731GC-9EU


Content Adapted From: Minidisc.org

Manuals

Sony MZ-E32/33 User Manual

Sony MZ-E33 Service Manual

Addendum: To enter service mode the hold switch on the player must be set to ON. Thanks to u/People_Call_Me_Tbone

Photos

Additional specifications and references
Web MdNo (not NetMD)
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan