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Sony MZ-E710

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-01-01

Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MZ-E710
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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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-E710”. 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-E710
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2002/11
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 71.5 x 77.9 x 13.9mm (73.4 x 80 x 17.0 w/protrusions)
Weight 66g body (93g with battery)
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded "Gumstick"
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) 1xAA
Voltage 3
Power cable Center positive
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs N/A
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Remote (Sony)

Is a rather modern device, has relatively long battery life (~36 hours) and is quite thin. It has MDLP support and came with a dock and backlit remote. It even has a small window in the front where you can see the disc inside of the player. Has a few audio settings over the previous MZ-E707 (digital amp, 6 band equalizer, and virtual effects). Does not seem to have any disc memory.

Has no charging connector on the device, the dock or an external charger must be used to charge the battery.

To Disable Pause Beeping:

  1. Press and hold DISPLAY on the remote for two seconds.
  2. Move the jog lever until OPTIONS is highlighted, then press the jog lever to select it.
  3. Move the jog lever until BEEP is highlighted, then press the jog lever to select it.
  4. Move the jog lever until BEEP OFF is highlighted, then press the jog lever to select it.

Be aware that several users have reported "crackling" or "crunchy" audio output on this device - more information on this would be appreciated, and if it's a potentiometer or amplifier issue.

MD Mechanism Type: MT-MZE710-183
Optical Pick-up: ABX-1E
ATRAC IC: LC896442-VH4-16-E
- shared with the MZ-E10

Content adapted from: MZ-E710 Minidisc.org Page, Sony eCatalog (Archived) Sony eCatalog (Archived) (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Sony ecat for MZ-E710(JE) edition Sony ecat for MZ-E710(JE) edition (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)

Manuals

MZ-E710 User Manual

MZ-E710 Service Manual

Photos

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