Sony MZ-N10 portable MiniDisc player/recorder. Grey. Quantity 1. Used.
Sony BCA-WM21U battery charging cradle. Quantity 1. Used.
Sony AC-ES608K3 worldwide (100~240V) AC adapter (JP). Quantity 1. Used.
Sony MZ-N10 proprietary USB cable. Quantity 1. Used.
* No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale *
** The AC adapter is worldwide compatible (100~240V) but has a Japan Type A plug. You may need a physical plug adapter before you can connect it to mains power **
*** The power cable has a straight plug on the end that connects to the charging cradle, so the cable needs to be bent when inserting into the cradle. ***
Summary:
Tested and functional. However, the built-in battery does not hold any charge, so the device can only be used when docked and connected to mains power.
Almost perfect cosmetic condition.
The USB cable has no signs of damage and almost no signs of use.
** There must be some charge in the MZ-N10's built-in Li-ion battery in order to supplement that power with an EBP-N10 external AA battery case. **
Device:
Sony MZ-N10
Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel : No noticeable scratches.
Front Face : No callouts.
Sides : No callouts.
Rear Face : No callouts.
All external facing screws present and tightened.
Product Condition (Functionality):
Tested and functional. However, the built-in battery does not hold any charge, so the device can only be used when docked and connected to mains power.
Power Via Built-in Lithium Ion Battery : FAIL
Power Via External Battery Case (EBP-N10) : FAIL
Power Via AC Adapter and Battery Charging Stand (BCA-WM21U) : OK
Battery Runtime Test
The built-in battery does not hold any charge.
Audio Output (Headphone Jack) : OK
Disc Playback : Listened to over two hours of audio with no issues
Recording Via External Microphone (Analogue) : OK
Recording Via LINE IN (Analogue) : OK
Recording Via Optical Cable (Digital) : OK
Recording Via PC, proprietary USB cable, and Battery Charging Stand : USB connectivity OK but recording failed. Could be due to a bug with the web-based software.
Display Panel : OK
Play : OK
Volume Up : OK
Volume Down : OK
Previous Track : OK
Next Track : OK
Jog Dial Operation : OK
Record : OK
Group : OK
Pause : OK
Stop : OK
Track Mark : OK
End Search : OK
Hold : OK
Built-In Battery : OK
Disc Insert : OK
Disc Eject : OK
Device Setting Details:
AVLS set to OFF
Beep set to ON
REC Posi set to From End
Power Mode set to Normal
Microphone Sensitivity set to High
Synchro Rec set to OFF
Product Information:
Released in 2002, the Sony MZ-N10 is one of the special 10th anniversary models. It is the successor to the MZ-N1. It has both playback and recording functionality.
It has a built-in 3mm lithium-ion battery.
USB connection is only possible with a dedicated battery charging stand (BCA-WM21U) and proprietary USB cable.
In-built battery charging is only possible with a dedicated battery charging stand (BCA-WM21U) and power supply, or external AA battery pack EBP-N10 and power supply
All of the menu items are displayed in English. For example, 'EDIT', 'DISPLAY', 'PLAY MODE', 'SOUND', and so on.
In Japan it was sold with the RM-MC35ELK inline remote control.
It weighs 84 grams including the in-built battery, making it the lightest portable MD recorder ever released by Sony.
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.
It features support for:
- MDLP
- NetMD
- Anti-shock G-PROTECTION
- VPL Accoustic Engine
- Digital Amplifier
- ATRAC type S
- Personal disc memory
- Equalizer allows 7 steps of adjustment (-10db to +10db) in 6 frequency bands with four fixed presets (Heavy, Pops, Jazz, Unique) or one of two custom settings (Note - you cannot use EQ and “Virtual Headphone” simultaneously)
- Adjustable playback speed from -50% to +100% in 13 steps without change of pitch
Hopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
