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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MZ-E44/MZ-E45”. 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.
| Name | MZ-E44/MZ-E45 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 1998/07 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | No |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 87x17.8x91.5mm |
| Weight | 115g |
| ATRAC ver | Not recorded |
| Battery | Not recorded "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | $302 |
| ¥33 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Remote (Sony) |
These players have a 10 second shock memory. All controls for both units are mounted on a curved surface for ease of use, especially in poor lighting.
The MZ-E44 comes in Sparkling Blue and Sparkling Silver, the MZ-E45 comes in Orange and Metallic Gray. Has AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System).
While it can be powered through a 1.5v center positive barrel connector on the sidecar. It will not charge batteries using this, and even states to remove them before use.
The RM-MC11EL Remote (used with the MZ-R900 player/recorder) works with this unit, including backlight, 'sound' button does not work.
There was a 30th anniversary edition (see pics below)
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org Page
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
|---|---|
| Remote Page | |
| Pickup | 1b |
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Japan, Europe |