Panasonic SJ-MJ19 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. **
*** This player has a 2.5 mm headphone jack for audio output / inline remote connectivity ***
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.
It can read and play discs, but only tracks right at the beginning of the disc, and only for about 50 seconds before it has issues and gives up.
Product Condition (Appearance):
Front Face : Some scratches or marks.
Sides : No callouts.
Rear Face : No callouts..
Internal Battery Compartment : No callouts.
All external facing screws present and tightened.
Product Condition (Functionality):
It can read and play discs, but only tracks right at the beginning of the disc, and only for about 50 seconds before it has issues and gives up.
The lens clearly has difficulty moving up and down the rail mechanism.
See test results and photographs for detail.
Device:
Panasonic SJ-MJ19
Power Via Rechargeable Gumstick Battery : OK **** Rechargeable gumstick battery is not included in the sale ****
Power Via External AA Battery Case : NOT TESTED **** External AA battery case is not included in the sale ****
Power Via Battery Charging Stand : NOT TESTED **** Battery charging stand is not included in the sale ****
Audio Playback : FAIL - It can only play the first 50 seconds of a disc (approximately)
Audio Output : OK
Play / Stop : OK
Volume Up : OK
Volume Down : OK
Disk Insert : OK ***** Please note that when inserting a disc, do not push the disc all the way into the device. Instead, push gently until the disc hits a retainer, then close the lid and a mechanism will pull the disc fully into the player. *****
Disk Eject : OK
Product Information:
Released in 2004, the Panasonic SJ-MJ19 is dedicated to disc playback, and does not have disc recording functionality.
It supports MDLP.
Panasonic claimed it could deliver up to 73 hours of LP4 playback from a gumstick battery, and 198 hours when used in conjunction with a gumstick and AA battery.
It weighs 60 grams without a battery or disc installed.
*** It has a 2.5 mm headphone jack for audio output / inline remote connectivity. ***
Hopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
