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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MZ-E720”. 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-E720 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2003/10 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Player |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 74.1w x 80.0h x 15.1d mm, w/o protrusions: 71.5 x 77.9 x 13.9 mm |
| Weight | 64g , 91g w/batt |
| ATRAC ver | Type-S |
| Battery | Not recorded "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 1.2 |
| Power cable | Not recorded |
| Price (launch) | $179 |
| ¥19 500 | |
| - | |
| Inputs | N/A |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Remote (Sony) |
Available in silver, blue, brown, black and pink.
The MZ-E720 has a new High Definition Digital amp (10dB less noise than MZ-E710 at low volumes). It also has a "Quick start" function, which keeps audio data in memory, reducing startup time from dead stop to about 0.4 seconds. Full aluminum construction, and a 6-band equalizer.
It has a VPT ("Virtual Phone Technology") Acoustic Engine, which cannot be used when the 6-band equalizer is active.
ATRAC IC: Sanyo LC896442
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org page Sony e-catalog page Sony e-catalog page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) phileweb.com - released oct 2003
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Additional specifications and references
| Web Md | No (not NetMD) |
|---|---|
| Manual | User manual |
| Region | Japan |