Panasonic SJ-MJ70 MiniDisc Player

Panasonic SJ-MJ70 MiniDisc PlayerPanasonic SJ MJ70 MiniDisc Player (silver). Quantity 1. Used. ** Player only. No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale ** ** This sale does not include any way of powering the device. Unless otherwise stated, this device requires a special kind of rechargeable 'gumstick' battery that is inserted into the device. Please either ensure you are familiar with this requirement in advance, or reach out to us if you are unsure. **

Panasonic SJ-MJ70 MiniDisc Player (silver). Quantity 1. Used.
** Player only. No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale **
** This sale does not include any way of powering the device. Unless otherwise stated, this device requires a special kind of rechargeable 'gumstick' battery that is inserted into the device. Please either ensure you are familiar with this requirement in advance, or reach out to us if you are unsure. **

Summary:
Sold for Parts Only / Not Working.
Playback is erratic. HOLD switch cover is missing. The device is not in the HOLD state.

Product Condition (Appearance):
Front Face - A few marks. Lots of tiny scratches upon close inspection.
Sides - No callouts.
Rear Face - Some marks or scratches.
No dents or signs of crushing.
All external facing screws present and tightened.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Sold for Parts Only / Not Working.
Playback is erratic. HOLD switch cover is missing. The device is not in the HOLD state.
See test results and photographs for detail.

Device:
Panasonic SJ-MJ70 (silver)

Power Via Rechargeable Gumstick Battery - OK ** Rechargeable gumstick battery is not included in the sale **
Power Via External AA Battery Case - OK ** External AA battery case is not included in the sale **

Audio Playback - 
Tested for around four hours. 
After inserting a disc, sometimes it reports a blank disc, even if the disc is not blank. Sometimes it fails to read the disc. Sometimes it reads the disc as expected.
If it reads the disc as expected, it's usually possible to play the entire disc. 
However, the device has difficulty with playback if the player is placed in a vertical position. It's generally OK when placed in a horizontal position.
Even if it reads the disc, and is playing a disc, sometimes there are momentary audio drops or corrupted audio.
Seek times can be slow.

Audio Output - OK

Play / Stop - OK
Next Track - OK
Previous Track - OK
Volume Up - OK
Volume Down - OK
Hold - Not tested. HOLD switch cover is missing. The device is not in the HOLD state.

Disk Insert - OK
Disk Eject - OK

Product Information:
Released in January 1999, the Panasonic SJ-MJ70 is dedicated to disc playback, and does not have disc recording functionality.
Due to its age it does not support MDLP.
At the time of release this was Panasonic's flagship model. They claimed it was the world's smallest and lightest player. 
Panasonic also claimed it could deliver up to 16 hours of playback from a gumstick battery, and 40 hours when used in conjunction with a gumstick and AA battery.
It features up to 40 seconds of anti-shock protection, and practical maximum output (EIAJ) of ６mW ＋ ６mW.
It weighs 69 grams without a battery or disc installed. 
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.

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