Sharp MD-ST521-S MiniDisc player (silver). Quantity 1. Used.
Sharp 'triple shuttle' inline remote control (silver, teal). Quantity 1. Used.
Sharp external AA battery case (grey). Quantity 1. Used.
* No other items or accessories are included in the sale *
** This model uses a dedicated lithium-ion battery (AD-T50BT or equivalent) **
Summary:
Tested and functional. Minor callouts regarding the appearance.
MiniDisc Player:
Sharp MD-ST521
Product Condition (Appearance):
Front Face : Some marks, scuffs, and scratches. A shallow dent at the top-left.
Sides : Some wear on corners and edges.
Rear Face : A few marks or scuffs.
Internal Battery Compartment : No callouts.
All external facing screws are present and tightened
Product Condition (Functionality):
The device is functional.
See test results and photographs for detail.
Power Via Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (AD-T50BT) : OK *** Rechargeable li-ion battery is not included in the sale ***
Power Via External AA Battery Case : OK
Power Via AC Adapter (5V, 500mA) : OK *** AC adapter is not included in the sale ***
Audio Playback : OK - Placed in a chest pocket and listened to over two hours of audio with no issues.
Audio Output : OK
Volume Down : OK
Volume Up : OK
Stop / Off : OK
**** Press once to stop playback and once again to power off the device ****
Previous Track : OK
Play / Next Track : OK
Hold : OK
Disk Insert : OK
Disk Eject : OK
Device:
Sharp 'triple shuttle' inline remote control
Product Condition (Appearance):
Light signs of wear on some edges.
No noticeable scratches on the display.
No issues with the cable or the connector.
Product Condition (Functionality):
The device is functional.
Audio Output : OK
Backlight : OK
Character Display : OK
Clip : Present and functioning
Next Track : OK
Play/Pause : OK
Previous Track : OK
Bass : OK
Stop/Off : OK **** Press once to stop playback and once again to power off the device ****
Play Mode : OK
Hold : OK
Volume Down : OK
Display : OK
Volume Up : OK
Device:
Sharp external AA battery case
Product Condition (Appearance):
Light signs of use.
Product Condition (Functionality):
The device is functional.
Screw (release, lock) mechanism to attach the case to a device : OK
Power to device using a standard dry cell battery (LR6, AA) : OK
Product Information:
Released in 1998, the Sharp MD-ST521 is dedicated to disc playback, and does not have disc recording functionality.
It does not support MDLP.
Sharp claimed that it could deliver approximately 11 hours of playback when using the dedicated Li-ion battery, which was a world-first at the time.
It features a 40 second anti-shock protection.
It weighs 120 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.
