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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MZ-E501”. 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-E501 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2001/06 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 80.5 x 17.9mm |
| Weight | 80g, 105g w/batt |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Battery | Not recorded "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
| Power cable | AC |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| ¥23 000 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | Not recorded |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
Offered in silver, blue, pink, yellow
Features: MDLP and Group Function compatible. Eight-level bass and treble adjustment. Unit is recharged by placing it in the recharging stand.
Specs: 1.5V DC. Times listed are for SP/LP2/LP4 modes.
Battery Life Play Recharge
NiCad 14/16/18 hr 3 hr
AA x 1 43/51/60 hr
Both 63/67/81 hr
MD Mechanism: Type MT-MZE500-174
Optical Pick-up Mechanism: Type LCX-4E
ATRAC IC: CXD2671-205GA
Content adapted from: Sony Press Release Sony Product Park Sony Product Park (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Minidisc.org page av.watch
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
|---|---|
| Export | No |
| Remote Page | Sony RM-MC10L |
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
| Region | Japan |