Differences between
Sony MZ-N1, -R910, -R909, -R900, -G750, -N707, -R700, -N505, and -R500
Portable MD Recorders

Updated July 2003 by Michael Horvath ([email protected])

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See also:
Video Direct's Sony Portable Comparison Chart
minidisc.org's Sony Feature Comparison Chart
Planet Minidisc's Sony 2002 portables feature comparison chart
Sony's Japanese spec sheet

Feature/Model MZ-N1 MZ-R910 MZ-R909 MZ-R900 MZ-G750 MZ-N707 MZ-R700 MZ-N505 MZ-R500
Picture MZ-N1_L_01J_low_thumb_110.jpg MZ-R910_L_01_low_thumb_110.jpg MZ-R909_L_01_low_thumb_110.jpg MZ-R900_L_01_low_thumb_110.jpg MZ-G750_01_low_thumb_110.jpg MZ-N707_L_01_low_thumb_110.jpg MZ-R700_G_01_low_thumb_110.jpg MZ-N505_L_01_low_thumb_110.jpg MZ-R500_B_01_low_thumb_110.jpg
Microphone Input Jack X X X X X X X
Remote Control Jack X X X X X X X X
Included Remote Control X X X X X X X X
LCD on Remote X X X X X X
3 Line Text Display X X X
Dual Jog Levers X
FM/AM Tuner X
Internal Battery NiMH gumpack NiMH gumpack NiMH gumpack NiMH gumpack AA AA AA AA AA
Cradle X X X X
Charge During Use X
G-Protection X X X X X X X X X
ATRAC DSP Type-R DSP Type-R DSP Type-R ≥4.5 ≥4.5 DSP Type-R ≥4.5 DSP Type-R ≥4.5
MDLP X X X X X X X X X
NetMD X X X
Program Play X X X X * * * * *
Group Function X X X X X
Personal Disc Memory X X X X * * * * *
Title Name Bank X X X X
Joint-Text
[CD→MD title copy] 		X X
Date and Time Stamp X X X X
Auto Time Track Mark X X X X * * * * *
Auto End Search X X X X
Digital REC Level Control X X X X X X X X X
Adjust Level During Recording X X X
Microphone Sensitivity Selection X X X X
Digital Speed Control
[80-110%] 		X X X ** ** ** **
Digital Pitch Control
[50-100%] 		X
Digital Sound Presets
[8 step bass and treble adjustments, saveable in two presets ("Sound1" and "Sound2")] 		X X X X ** ** ** **
Melody Timer X X X X * * * * *
Display Kanji X X X X * * * * *
Kanji on Remote X
Line/Headphone Output Has single output jack that is menu settable to line or headphone output. Has single output jack that is menu settable to line or headphone output. Has single output jack that is menu settable to line or headphone output. Has single output jack that is menu settable to line or headphone output. Headphone output only (can be used as line out if bass boost is turned off) Headphone output only (can be used as line out if bass boost is turned off), * Headphone output only (can be used as line out if bass boost is turned off) Headphone output only (can be used as line out if bass boost is turned off), * Headphone output only (can be used as line out if bass boost is turned off)
Case Construction All metal All metal All metal All metal Metal front, heavy plastic back
Miscellaneous Notes Japanese version does not come with G-Protection. Japanese version does not come with G-Protection. US version sold w/o backlit LCD remote. Japanese version does not come with G-Protection. US version sold without any remote whatsoever. Sold w/o AC adapter
in Europe (but with adapter in Netherlands).
* By changing the unit's EEPROM values several MZ-R900 features can be added.
** If said EEPROM values are changed and an MZ-R900 remote is available (RM-MC11EL), its unbacklit brother (RM-MC10L), or the MZ-N1 remote (RM-MC12ELK) then these additional functions are available on the MZ-R700, MZ-G750, MZ-N707 and MZ-N505.
Battery Life Battery Type
 
Playback/Record
SP mode (hr)
LP2 mode (hr)
LP4 mode (hr)
Recharge time (hr)
Radio (hr)
Alkaline
AA
 		NiMH
NH-14WM		Both
45/1230/1279/30
52/1938/1795/43
62/2342/21110/52
3.5 (6hr in cradle)
N/A
Alkaline
AA
 		NiMH
NH-14WM		Both
45/1230/1279/30
52/1938/1795/43
62/2342/21110/52
3.5 (6hr in cradle)
N/A
Alkaline
AA
 		NiMHBoth
34/7.524/8.564/20
40/1227/1175/28
45/1531/1484/37
3.5
N/A
Alkaline
AA
 		NiMHBoth
30/721/853/19
35/1023/10.560/26
38/1426/1366/30
3.5
N/A
Alkaline
AA
 		NiCd
NC-WMAA
36/911.5/4
42/1314/6
48/1616/7.5
2
28.59.5
Alkaline
AA
 		NiCd
NC-WMAA
42/915/4
48/1316/6
56/1620/7.5
3.5
N/A
Alkaline
AA
 		NiCd
40/913/4
46/1314.5/6
53/1618/7.5
2
N/A
Alkaline
AA
 		NiCd
42/915/4
48/1316/6
56/1620/7.5
3
N/A
Alkaline
AA
 		NiCd
36/7.5?
42/10?
48/13.5?
?
N/A

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