Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.
Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MZ-R501”. 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-R501 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2002/01 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 83.0 × 27.8 × 75.8mm |
| Weight | 113g |
| ATRAC ver | Type-R |
| Battery | Not recorded AA |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | Other |
| Voltage | 3 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (optical multi) |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Not recorded |
Alternate models: MZ-R501PC / MZ-R501DPC
Seemingly identical to MZ-R500. Has no microphone input or remote control jack.
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism: MZ-R500
Mechanism Type: MT-MZR500-172
Optical Pick-up: LCX-4R
Content adapted from: Minidisc.org
Manuals
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Additional specifications and references
| Manual | User manual, Service manual |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |