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Sony MZ-R50 MiniDisc Recorder Bundle

Sony MZ-R50 MiniDisc Recorder Bundle

Regular price £295.00
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Sony MZ-R50 MiniDisc player/recorder (orange). Quantity 1. Used.
Sony RM-MZR50 inline remote control. Quantity 1. Used.
Sony EBP-MZR4 external AA battery case. Quantity 1. Used.
Sony LIP-8 lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Quantity 1. Used.
* No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale *

Summary:
Tested and functional. Minor callouts regarding the appearance.
Very rare.

Device:
Sony MZ-R50

Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel : No callouts.
Front Face : A noticeable scratch next to the jog dial, and two small chips near the jog dial.
Sides : A few spots of worn paint on edges.
Rear Face :  A few faint marks.
All external facing screws present and tightened.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Tested and functional.
See test results and photographs for detail.

Power Via Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (Sony LIP-8) : OK
Power Via External AA Battery Case (EBP-MZR4) : OK
Power Via AC Adapter (6V, 800mA) : OK ** AC adapter is not included in the sale **

Audio Playback : OK - Listened to over four hours of audio with no issues
Audio Output (Headphone Jack) : OK
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

Disc Insert : OK
Disc Eject : OK

Accessory:
RM-MZR50 inline remote control

Product Condition (Appearance):
Very minor wear and tear on some edges.
No noticeable scratches on the display.
No issues with the cable or the connector.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Tested and functional.

Audio Output : OK
Character Display : OK
Clip : Present and functioning
Backlight : This model does not feature a backlight.

Display : OK
Play Mode : OK
Pause : OK
Hold : OK
Track Mark : Not Tested (but button responds)
Volume Down : OK
Volume Up : OK
Play / Next Track : OK 
Previous Track : OK
Stop : OK

Accessory:
EBP-MZR4 external AA battery case

Product Condition (Functionality):
Tested and functional.
Screw (release, lock) mechanism to attach the case to a device : OK
Power to device using two standard dry cell batteries (LR6, AA) : OK

Accessory:
LIP-8 rechargeable li-ion battery

Product Condition (Functionality):
Tested and functional. Following a full charge, played four hours of audio and the battery indicator showed 50% remaining.

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.

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