{"product_id":"panasonic-sj-mj78-minidisc-player","title":"Panasonic SJ-MJ78 MiniDisc Player","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanasonic SJ-MJ78 MiniDisc player (orange). Quantity 1. Used.\u003cbr\u003e* Player only. No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale *\u003cbr\u003e** 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. **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummary:\u003cbr\u003eSold for Parts Only\/Not Working\u003cbr\u003eThis is a DAMAGED device and may lose some or all of the functionality it had at the time of testing.\u003cbr\u003ePower via a gumstick battery but it almost never reads the TOC (table of contents) on discs so playback is rarely possible.\u003cbr\u003eGood cosmetic condition.\u003cbr\u003eRare model in the rarest colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Condition (Appearance):\u003cbr\u003eFront Face : A few faint marks or scuffs. A very shallow dent.\u003cbr\u003eSides : No callouts.\u003cbr\u003eRear Face : A few faint marks or scuffs.\u003cbr\u003eInternal Battery Compartment : No callouts.\u003cbr\u003eAll external facing screws present and tightened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Condition (Functionality):\u003cbr\u003ePower via a gumstick battery but it almost never reads the TOC (table of contents) on discs so playback is rarely possible.\u003cbr\u003eIt did read and play one disc from start to finish, but even so audio was distorted some of the time.\u003cbr\u003eSee test results and photographs for detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevice:\u003cbr\u003ePanasonic SJ-MJ78\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Via Rechargeable Gumstick Battery : OK *** Rechargeable gumstick battery is not included in the sale ***\u003cbr\u003ePower Via External AA Battery Case : NOT TESTED *** External AA battery case is not included in the sale ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Playback : It did read and play one disc from start to finish, but even so audio was distorted some of the time.\u003cbr\u003eAudio Output : OK (Audio output itself over the left and right channels)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay \/ Stop : OK (Only if the player can read the disc)\u003cbr\u003eNext Track : OK (Only if the player can read the disc)\u003cbr\u003ePrevious Track : OK (Only if the player can read the disc)\u003cbr\u003eHold : OK\u003cbr\u003eVolume Up : OK\u003cbr\u003eVolume Down : OK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc 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. ****\u003cbr\u003eDisc Eject : OK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Information:\u003cbr\u003eReleased in 2001, the SJ-MJ78 was the first Panasonic player to support MDLP. It is dedicated to disc playback, and does not have disc recording functionality.\u003cbr\u003eIt does support MDLP.\u003cbr\u003ePanasonic claimed that it would deliver up to 104 hours of playback (LP4 mode when using both a gumstick battery and AA\/LR6 battery via an external battery case.\u003cbr\u003eIt features Panasonic's, 'Smart Change', disc insert\/eject mechanism.\u003cbr\u003eIt weighs 62 grams without a battery or disc installed. \u003cbr\u003eIt has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Panasonic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55544857395540,"sku":"HP-MD-1005","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7387\/2724\/files\/hallam-and-price-HP-MD-1005-Panasonic-SJ-MJ78-MiniDisc-player-orange-1PO.png?v=1776183072","url":"https:\/\/hallamandprice.co.uk\/products\/panasonic-sj-mj78-minidisc-player","provider":"Hallam \u0026 Price","version":"1.0","type":"link"}