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Boxed Sony MZ-RH1 MiniDisc Recorder Bundle

Boxed Sony MZ-RH1 MiniDisc Recorder Bundle

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Sony MZ-RH1 MiniDisc player/recorder (silver). Quantity 1. Used.
Sony RM-MC35ELK inline remote control (black). Quantity 1. New, open box
Sony MDR-E0931 earphones.  Quantity 1. New, open box.
Sony AC-S508U AC adapter (** 100V-240V, Japan Type A plug **). Quantity 1. Used.
Sony LIP-4WM rechargeable Li-ion battery. Quantity 1. Used.
Sony rechargeable Li-ion battery storage case. Quantity 1. Used.
Sony carrying pouch. Quantity 1. Used.
Sony ferrite cores. Quantity 3. New, open box.
Sony MZ-RH1 original box. Quantity 1. Used.
Sony MZ-RH1 operating instructions (Japanese and English). Quantity 1. Used. 
** No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale **

Summary:
MZ-RH1 complete boxed set (JPN). 
The display panel on the MZ-RH1 does not work. All other features tested are functional. Most items are in almost perfect condition and are like new.
Note that as this is the Japanese model, the AC adapter has a Japan Type A plug. It is however a worldwide mains power compatible 100-240V.

Player / Recorder Unit:
Sony MZ-RH1 (silver)

Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel - The original protective film is still attached.
Top Face - No callouts.
Sides - No callouts.
Rear Face - No callouts.
All external facing screws present and tightened.
No dents or signs of crushing.

Product Condition (Functionality):
The display panel does not work. Apart from that, the device is functional, both as a player and recorder. 
See test results and photographs for detail.

Power Via Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (LIP-4WM) - OK
Power Via AC Adapter - OK

Audio Playback (MD) - OK - Played over two hours of audio using two separate discs with no issues
Audio Playback (Hi-MD) - Not tested
Audio Output (Headphone Jack) - OK

Recording Via External Microphone (Analogue) - OK
Recording Via LINE IN (Analogue) - OK
Recording Via Optical Cable (Digital) - OK

Character Display - Fail
Display/Menu - OK
Volume Down - OK
Volume Up - OK
Stop/Cancel - OK
Pause - OK
Track Mark - OK
REC - OK
Previous Track - OK
Play/Enter - OK
Next Track - OK
Hold - OK

Disk Insert - OK
Disk Eject - OK

Device Setting Details:
Disc Mode set to MD mode, not Hi-MD mode (for recording purposes)
Display Language set to English
Quick Mode set to OFF
AVLS set to OFF
Beep set to ON

Inline Remote Control:
RM-MC35ELK (black)

Product Condition (Appearance):
This is basically as new.
The original protective film is still present.
There are no issues with the cable or the connector.

Product Condition (Functionality):
The inline remote is functional.

Audio Output - OK
Character Display - OK

Clip - Present and functioning
Backlight - OK
Volume Down - OK
Volume Up - OK 
Hold - OK
Display - OK
Play Mode - OK
Sound - OK
Stop - OK
Previous Track - OK
Play/Pause/Select - OK
Group/Folder Buttons - OK

Earphones:
MDR-E0931 (black)

Product Condition (Appearance):
These have never been used and are still bound using the original cable tie.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Confirmed that audio is output from both earphones.

Audio Output - OK

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery:
LIP-4WM

Product Condition (Appearance):
No callouts. 

Product Condition (Functionality):
Battery Runtime -
Did not perform a full continuous runtime test, but used the device for at least three hours on one charge and the battery remain indicator on the inline remote still showed 50% remaining charge.

Product Information:
Released in 2006, the Sony MZ-RH1 is generally regarded as the pinnacle of Sony's portable MiniDisc devices. It has both playback and recording functionality. 
It weighs 100 grams without a battery or disc installed. 
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.
It features support for:
- Hi-MD
- NetMD
- MDLP

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

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