Sony MZ-R50 MiniDisc player/recorder (orange). Quantity 1. Used.
* Player/recorder only. No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale *
Summary:
Selling for Parts Only / Not Working. There is a poor connection with the headphone jack, and audio via the left channel drops. All other functionality tested OK.
Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel - Some feint scratches.
Front Face - One or two tiny marks.
Sides - No callouts.
Rear Face - A few tiny marks or chips.
All external facing screws present and tightened.
No dents or signs of crushing.
Product Condition (Functionality):
There is a poor connection with the headphone jack, and audio via the left channel drops.
One workaround is to connect headphones directly to the LINE OUT jack, although this is fixed volume.
All other functionality tested OK.
See test results and photographs for detail.
Player / Recorder Unit:
Sony MZ-R50 (orange)
Power Via Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Sony LIP-8) : OK ** Rechargeable Li-ion battery is not included in the sale **
Power Via External AA Battery Case (EBP-MZR4) : OK ** External AA battery case is not included in the sale **
Power Via AC Adapter (6V, 800mA) : OK ** AC adapter is not included in the sale **
Audio Playback : OK - Listened to over an hour of audio with no issues
Audio Output (Headphone Jack) : Fail (see above)
Audio Output (Line Out) : OK
Recording Via External Microphone (Analogue) : OK
Recording Via LINE IN (Analogue) : OK
Recording Via Optical Cable (Digital) : OK
Character Display : OK
Display : OK
Mode : OK
Title/Enter : OK
Jog Dial : OK
Pause : OK
Play : OK
Next Track : OK
Previous Track : OK
Stop : OK
Volume Down : OK
Volume Up : OK
Open : OK
Record : OK
End Search : OK
Track Mark : OK
Erase : OK
Hold : OK
Synchro Rec : OK
Digital Mega Bass : OK
Mic Sensitivity : OK
AVLS : OK
Disk Insert : OK
Disk Eject : OK
Product Information:
Released in 1997, the Sony MZ-R50 has both playback and recording functionality.
There are three colour variations; silver, blue, and orange. The orange variation was only sold in Japan.
It weighs 190 grams without a battery or disc installed.
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack and 3.5mm LINE OUT jack for audio output.
Due to its age it does not support MDLP.
Hopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
