Sony MZ-E900 specifications US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model, E Model Tourist Model

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2001.01

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

MZ-E900

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Tourist Model

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism	NEW
MD Mechanism Type	MT-MZE900-173
Optical Pick-up Mechanism Type	LCX-4E

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Audio playing system

MiniDisc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs

Wavelength: l = 790 nm

Emission duration: continuous

Laser output: less than 44.6 ∝ W*

*This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.

Revolutions

Approx. 300 rpm to 2,700 rpm Error correction

ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code) Sampling frequency

44.1kHz

Coding

ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) ATRAC3: LP2

ATRAC3: LP4 Modulation system

EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation) Number of channels

2 stereo channels

1 monaural channel

Frequency response

20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB Wow and Flutter

Below measurable limits Outputs

Headphones/earphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5 mW +5 mW, load impedance 16 ohms

Power requirements

Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery

One NH-14WM(A) (supplied): 1.2V, 1,350 mAh (min) One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)

External power jack: Power rating 1.5V DC

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Battery operation time 1) 2)

Batteries	Stereo(normal)	LP2 Stereo	LP4 Stereo
Ni-MH rechargeable	29	33	37
battery
NH-14WM (A) 1)
LR6 (SG) Sony	42	49	58
alkaline dry battery 3)
LR6 (SG) Sony	76	87	100
alkaline dry battery 3)
and a Ni-MH rechargeable

rechargeable battery 1)

Unit:Approx. hours

1)With a fully charged battery

2)Measured in accordance with the EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan) standard (using a Sony MDW-series Mini-disc).

3)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).

Note

The battery life may be shorter depending on operating conditions, the surrounding temperature, and the battery type.

Dimensions

Approx. 77.7 x 12.7 x 71.0 mm (w/h/d) (3 1/8 x 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.) (not including projecting parts and controls)

Mass

Approx. 58g (2.0 oz) (the player only) Supplied accessories

Headphones/earphones with a remote control (1) Battery charger (1) (EXCEPT Korean MODEL) Rechargeable battery (1)

Rechargeable battery carrying case (1) (Tourist MODEL) Dry battery case (1)

Carrying pouch (1) (EXCEPT US MODEL) AC plug adaptor (1) (E33, Tourist model)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PORTABLE MINIDISC PLAYER