MZ-1 MiniDisc Walkman

Specifications

Cpu

Sony CXD-2527R ATRAC1 codec IC (fixed-function audio compression/decompression, no general-purpose CPU)

Ram

max: SRAM anti-shock buffer (10 seconds of shock-resistant memory) · base: SRAM anti-shock buffer (10 seconds of shock-resistant memory)

Ports

optical digital input · optical digital output · line in · line out · headphone out · 10.5V DC power input

Battery

BP-MZ1 rechargeable NiCd pack, rated about 1 hour continuous recording (playback time not officially documented)

Display

backlit LCD on the main unit (disc/track name, time)

Storage

base: none (removable disc media) · options:

Release Price

Not publicly documented (collector sources cite a US price near $750, unconfirmed)

Storage Medium

MiniDisc (record and playback, 74-minute recordable discs, ~140 MB)

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