Ver 1.2 2001.12MZ-E300SERVICE MANUALPORTABLE MINIDISC PLAYERSPECIFICATIONSUS ModelCanadian ModelAEP ModelE ModelChinese ModelModel Name Using Similar Mechanism NEWMD Mechanism Type MT-MZE300-176Optical Pick-up Mechanism Type LCX-4EUS and foreign patents licensed from DolbyLaboratories Licensing CorporationSystemAudio playing systemMiniDisc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAsWavelength: λ = 790 nmEmission duration: continuousLaser output: less than 44.6 μW** This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm fromthe objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mmaperture.RevolutionsApprox. 700 rpm to 1,500 rpmError correctionACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code)Sampling frequency44.1 kHzCodingATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)Modulation systemEFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)Number of channels2 stereo channels1 monaural channelFrequency response20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dBWow and FlutterBelow measurable limitsPower requirementsOne LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)Battery operation timeBattery life (EIAJ1) )Battery PlaybackLR6 (SG) Sony Alkaline dry battery 2) Approx. 33 hours1) Measured in accordance with the EIAJ (Electronic IndustriesAssociation of Japan) standard (using a Sony MDW-series Mini-disc).2) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery(produced in Japan).NoteThe effective battery life may be shorter than that indicated above,depending on operating conditions, the surrounding temperature, andthe battery type.DimensionsApprox. 83.0 x 26.7 x 76.5 mm (w/h/d) (3 3 / 8 x 1 1/ 16 x 3 1/ 8 in.)(not including projecting parts and controls)MassApprox. 83.0 g (3.0 oz) (the player only)Supplied accessoriesHeadphones/earphones (1)Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.9-873-064-132001L0200-1© 2001.12Sony CorporationPersonal Audio CompanyPublished by Sony Engineering Corporation