Sony MZ-N920 MiniDisc Recorder

Sony MZ-N920 portable MiniDisc player/recorder. Orange. Quantity 1. Used.
* 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.
Almost too many issues to list.
No power with a gumstick battery. The display panel flashes on and off (mostly off). Most of the buttons do not work. Playback and recording is erratic. Cosmetic wear and tear.
However, it does work to some extent as a, 'dumb' Net MD recorder; but it requires frequent tapping on the back of the device when it has trouble moving the pick-up array.

Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel : No noticeable scratches.
Front Face : Wear and tear on buttons. Worn paint on corners.
Sides : A few marks and worn paint on corners.
Rear Face : A shallow dent. A few faint marks.
Internal Battery Compartment : Some signs of past corrosion.
All external facing screws present and tightened.

Product Condition (Functionality):
No power with a gumstick battery. 
The display panel flashes on and off (mostly off). 
Most of the buttons do not work. 
Playback and recording is erratic. 
However, it does work to some extent as a, 'dumb' Net MD recorder; but it requires frequent tapping on the back of the device when it has trouble moving the pick-up array.

Power Via Rechargeable Gumstick Battery : FAIL * 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 *
Power Via Battery Charging Stand (BCA-MZN910) : NOT TESTED * Battery charging stand is not included in the sale *
Power Via AC Adapter (3V, 1A) : NOT TESTED * AC adapter is not included in the sale *

Audio Output (Headphone Jack) : OK
Character Display : FAIL - The display panel flashes on and off (mostly off).
Disc Playback : Playback is erratic and requires frequent tapping on the back of the device when it has trouble moving the pick-up array.

Recording Via External Microphone (Analogue) : OK although it requires frequent tapping on the back of the device when it has trouble moving the pick-up array.
Recording Via LINE IN (Analogue) : NOT TESTED
Recording Via Optical Cable (Digital) : NOT TESTED
Recording Via PC and USB Cable : OK although it requires frequent tapping on the back of the device when it has trouble moving the pick-up array.

Track Mark : FAIL
End Search : FAIL
Play : FAIL
Volume Up : OK
Volume Down : OK
Previous Track : FAIL
Next Track : FAIL
Group : OK
Stop / Charge : FAIL
Pause : FAIL
Record : OK
Menu / Enter : FAIL 
Hold : FAIL

Disc Insert : OK
Disc Eject : OK

Product Information:
Released in 2004, the Sony MZ-N920 is the successor to the MZ-N910. It has both playback and recording functionality. 
It is the last portable MD recorder (not including Hi-MD) that Sony released. It was only officially sold in Japan and Korea.
All of the menu items are displayed in English. For example, 'EDIT', 'DISPLAY', 'PLAY MODE', 'SOUND', and so on.
It was sold with the RM-MC35ELK inline remote control.
It weighs 94 grams without a battery or disc installed. 
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

Hopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.