Sony MZ-R900 MiniDisc Recorder

Sony MZ-R900 MiniDisc RecorderSony MZ R900 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-R900 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. It erases discs when attempting to record. All other functionality tested is OK. 

Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel : No callouts.
Front Face : A few tiny marks. A small area of printed text (MENU / ENTER) has worn away.
Sides : Some oxidization of the metal centrepiece, which is common with this model. Slight discolouration on the battery cover.
Rear Face : A few small marks or scratches.
Internal Battery Compartment : Some signs of past battery leakage or aging.  
All external facing screws present and tightened.
No dents or signs of crushing.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Sold for Parts Only / Not Working. It erases discs when attempting to record. All other functionality tested is OK. 
See test results and photographs for detail.

Player / Recorder Unit:
Sony MZ-R900 (blue)

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 AC Adapter : OK *** AC adapter is not included in the sale ***

Audio Playback : OK - Listened to an hour 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

Menu / Enter : OK
Volume Down : OK
Volume Up : OK
End Search : OK
Rec Mode : OK
Record : OK (Switch functional but recording fails)
Pause : OK
Charge / Stop : OK
Track Mark : OK  (Button functional but recording fails)
Skip to Next Track : OK
Play : OK
Skip to Previous Track : OK
Hold : OK
Synchro Rec : OK (Switch functional but recording fails)

Disk Insert : OK
Disk Eject : OK

Device Setting Details:
Beep set to OFF
AVLS set to OFF
Sound set to OFF

Personal Disc Memory erased

Product Information:
Released in 2000, the Sony MZ-R900 is the successor to the MZ-R90/MZ-R91. It has both playback and recording functionality. 
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
- Personal disc memory
- Program play mode
- Date stamp
- Digital recording level controls
- Eight step bass/treble settings
- Melody timer 

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