Sony MZ-E520 MiniDisc player (silver, orange). 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.
This is a DAMAGED device and may lose some or all of the functionality it had at the time of testing.
Disc loading mechanism is damaged. Power with a gumstick battery, but even if you can successfully insert a disc, the device reports, 'NO DISC'. Part of the internal mechanism can stick out slightly and will get trapped when closing the lid if not gently pushed in by hand.
Product Condition (Appearance):
Front Face : Scratches, scuffs, and marks.
Sides : Scratches, scuffs, and marks.
Rear Face : Scratches, scuffs, and marks.
Internal Battery Compartment : Damage from past battery corrosion (although power via gumstick battery was possible)
Product Condition (Functionality):
Disc loading mechanism is damaged. Power with a gumstick battery, but even if you can successfully insert a disc, the device reports, 'NO DISC'.
See test results and photographs for detail.
Player / Recorder Unit:
Sony MZ-E520
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 (BCA-MZE520) : Not Tested *** Battery charging stand is not included in the sale ***
Audio Playback : Fail
Audio Output : Fail
Group : Not tested, but button responds
Volume Down : OK
Volume Up : OK
Play / Pause : Not tested, but button responds
Next Track : Not tested, but button responds
Previous Track : Not tested, but button responds
Stop : Not tested, but button responds
Hold : OK
Disk Insert : Fail
Disk Eject : OK
Product Information:
The Sony MZ-E520 is the final iteration of the 5xx series of MiniDisc players (500,501,505,510,and 520). It is dedicated to disc playback, and does not have disc recording functionality.
Released in 2004, it incorporates MDLP, anti-shock 'G Protection',a digital amplifier, a six band equalizer, and ATRAC type S technology.
It weighs 70 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.
