Panasonic SJ-MJ75 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.
The sliding cover on the OPEN button to open the lid is missing and the spring to pull the catch back is also broken or missing.
Aside from that, the device functions as a player.
Product Condition (Appearance):
Front Face - Some scratches and marks.
Sides - Some scratches, marks, and worn paint.
Rear Face - Lots of scuffs, marks, and scratches.
No dents or signs of crushing.
All external facing screws present and tightened.
Product Condition (Functionality):
The sliding cover on the OPEN button to open the lid is missing and the spring to pull the catch back is also broken or missing.
When inserting a disc it may take a few attempts before the disc locks into place at the back of the loading mechanism.
Aside from that, the device functions as a player.
See test results and photographs for detail.
Device:
Panasonic SJ-MJ75 (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 - OK - Listened to Oasis, The Masterplan from start to finish with no issues.
Audio Output - OK
Play / Stop Button - OK
Next Track - OK
Previous Track - OK
Hold - OK
Volume Up - OK
Volume Down - OK
Disk Insert - The OPEN button cover is missing and the spring that pulls the latch back into place to keep the lid closed is either missing or broken.
It's possible to manually slide the button back into the closed position but as the spring doesn't work it's easy to knock the button back into the open position.
A rubber band, tape, or similar could be used to ensure the lid stays shut.
Also, the latch inside the lid is very slightly mis-aligned and can make contact with the edge of a disc after inserting a disc and trying to close the lid. As long as you are aware of this it's possible to push the latch outward slightly so that the lid can be closed.
Once a disc is in and the lid closed, it's possible to play discs as expected.
Disk Eject - OK
Product Information:
Released in December 1999, the Panasonic SJ-MJ75 is dedicated to disc playback, and does not have disc recording functionality.
Due to its age it does not support MDLP.
Panasonic claimed that it would deliver up to 21 hours of playback from a gumstick battery.
It features a magnesium body, making it very light. At the time of release it was the lightest portable MD player in the world.
It weighs 61 grams without a battery or disc installed.
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.
Hopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
