Sony MZ-N920 MiniDisc Recorder

Sony MZ-N920 MiniDisc RecorderSony MZ N920 MiniDisc player recorder (blue). Quantity 1. Used. * Player recorder 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

Sony MZ-N920 MiniDisc player/recorder (blue). Quantity 1. Used.
* Player/recorder 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.
This is a DAMAGED device and may lose some or all of the functionality it had at the time of testing.
Recording erases discs. Disc playback and all other functions tested OK.

Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel : No noticeable scratches.
Front Face : A few faint marks. Colour faded.
Sides : Colour faded.
Rear Face : A few faint marks. Colour faded. Some printed text worn away.
Internal Battery Compartment : No callouts.
All external facing screws present and tightened.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Recording erases discs. Disc playback and all other functions tested OK.
See test results and photographs for detail.

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 ***
Power Via Battery Charging Stand (BCA-MZN910) : NOT TESTED *** Battery charging stand is not included in the sale ***
Power Via AC Adapter (3V, 1A) : OK *** AC adapter is not included in the sale ***

Audio Playback : OK - Listened to over two hours of audio with no issues
Audio Output (Headphone Jack) : OK
Character Display : OK

Recording Via External Microphone (Analogue) : FAIL
Recording Via LINE IN (Analogue) : FAIL
Recording Via Optical Cable (Digital) : FAIL
Recording Via PC and USB Cable : NOT TESTED

Track Mark : BUTTON RESPONDS
End Search : OK
Play : OK
Volume Up : OK
Volume Down : OK
Previous Track : OK
Next Track : OK
Group : OK
Stop / Charge : OK
Pause : OK
Record : SWITCH RESPONDS BUT RECORDING FAILS
Menu / Enter : OK
Hold : OK

Disc Insert : OK
Disc Eject : OK

Device Setting Details:
AVLS set to OFF
Beep set to ON
REC Posi set to From End
Power Mode set to Normal
Microphone Sensitivity set to High
Synchro Rec set to OFF

Product Information:
Released in 2004, the Sony MZ-N920 is the successor to the MZ-N910. It has both playback and recording functionality. 
It is the last portable MD recorder (not including Hi-MD) that Sony released. It was only officially sold in Japan and Korea.
All of the menu items are displayed in English. For example, 'EDIT', 'DISPLAY', 'PLAY MODE', 'SOUND', and so on.
It was sold with the RM-MC35ELK inline remote control.
It weighs 94 grams without a battery or disc installed. 
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.
It features support for:
- MDLP
- NetMD
- Anti-shock G-PROTECTION
- VPL Accoustic Engine
- Digital Amplifier 
- ATRAC type S

Hopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.