Features:

• Updated and improved version of the MZ-R900.
• ATRAC Type R
• Group function
• 3 line 9 character LCD
• Speed-sensitive jog-dial (fully rotatable).
• Combined headphone and line out jacks (use the unit's menu system to switch between the two different modes).
• LCD on remote (remote is RM-MC11EL, same one as used on the MZ-R900).
• Selectable microphone sensitivity (HIGH/LOW).
• Available in silver, blue, and red.
• Other improvements over MZ-R900: (Courtesy Brian Youn)
  • In manual recording-level mode, recording levels can be adjusted while recording is underway.
  • Dual VU meters on left and right channels during recording and playback,
  • LCD contrast adjustable in 8 steps
  • SOUND settings can be changed from the main unit (without the remote)
  • Playstation-like control pad (push for PLAY, rock left, right up or down for other functions).

Notes: The MZ-R900 will fit into the MZ-R909's charging cradle and charge properly. (MZ-R909 Cradle ["charge unit"] part#: 1-476-763-12)

Reviews:

• Brian Youn's comprehensive review of the MZ-R909.

Links:

• A table of feature differences between the Sony MZ-N1/910/909/900/G750/N707/R700/N505/R500 machines.
• Sony's official Japanese press release announcing the MZ-R909 (English machine translation also available).
• AV-Watch has further photos and Japanese information on the MZ-R909.
• Japan-Direct has several clear photos of the Sony MZ-R909.
• AV-Land (UK) gives some initial MZ-R909 coverage, with listed features and photos.
• Japan-Direct's clear photos and page for the Sony MZ-R909.
• MDMan.net's (Korea) gallery of side-by-side MZ-R909 & MD-MT770 snapshots, shows how similar Sharp and Sony's latest now look.

Specs: 5mW + 5mW headphones output, 100VAC.

User Manuals: MZ-R909, German

Service Manual: MZ-R909