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Sony MZ-E77

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Manufacturer
Sony
Model / source grouping
MZ-E77
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Adapted from “Sony MZ-E77”. 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-E77
Manufacturer Sony
Released 2000/03
Device type portable
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 78.4 x 14.7 x 74.8mm
Weight 85g (112g with battery)
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded "Gumstick"
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) 1xAA
Voltage 1.5
Power cable Center positive
Price (launch) Not recorded
Not recorded
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Inputs Not recorded
Outputs 3.5mm headphone
Control Not recorded

Offered in Blue, Silver and Orange

Equipped with the popular "one-touch eject mechanism" for easy insertion and removal of discs

Full battery life Approximately 56 hours of continuous playback Approximately 21 hours with the included gum-type Ni-MH rechargeable battery, approximately 31 hours with a single AA alkaline battery, and approximately 56 hours when used together. You can enjoy your music life outdoors without worrying about running out of battery.

Equipped with a "digital sound preset" function that allows you to customize the sound quality to your specifications The treble (TREBLE ) and bass (BASS ) levels can be adjusted separately in 8 steps, enabling 64 different sound creations (Fig. 1). Furthermore, you can preset two types of sound quality you like, so you can enjoy the sound customized to your specifications at any time. Settings are made while watching the LCD screen of the included remote control "Smart Stick Controller" during playback. When you enter the setting mode, a scale bar and cursor are displayed, and you can preset by moving the cursor left and right, so you can enjoy visual effects.

Content adapted from: Sony Press Release MZ-E77 Minidisc.org page

Manuals

MZ-E77 User Manual

MZ-E77 Service Manual

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Additional specifications and references
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan