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Attribution and changes
Adapted from “Sony MZ-R900”. 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-R900 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Released | 2000/09 |
| Device type | portable |
| Recorder | Recorder |
| MDLP | Yes |
| NetMD | No |
| Hi-MD | No |
| Radio | No |
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 17.1 x 72.0mm |
| Weight | 94g (120g with battery) |
| ATRAC ver | 4.5 |
| Battery | Not recorded "Gumstick" |
| Battery notes | Not recorded |
| Sidecar (depr) | 1xAA |
| Voltage | 1.5, 3 |
| Power cable | Center positive |
| Price (launch) | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | |
| - | |
| Inputs | 3.5mm line in (optical multi), 3.5mm microphone |
| Outputs | 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone |
| Control | Remote (Sony) |
Offered in Silver, White, Blue and Red.
First MDLP portable recorder, but not NetMD. Record battery life at release. Also supports personal disc memory to remember playback/audio settings for up to 20 discs.
First portable with program play mode. Has features such as date stamp, digital recording level controls, 8 step bass/treble settings, and melody timer.
Can be set to do end search by default for recordings (check manual for details).
Came with backlit remote.
The MZ-R900 seems to have sold well
Content adapted from: MZ-R900 Minidisc.org Page, Sony Press Release Brian Youn's in depth review Sony Product Page Sony Product Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror)
