Sony MZ-RH1 MiniDisc player/recorder (silver). 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. This model requires a Sony LIP-4WM (or equivalent) rechargeable lithium-ion 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.
The left side of the display panel does not work. The right side works but is quite dim.
In addition, the device does not record properly, and just creates a blank disc.
Disc playback is OK.
While not included in the sale, for full transparency, inline remote control functionality is also erratic.
All other features tested are functional.
Player / Recorder Unit:
Sony MZ-RH1 (silver)
Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel - No noticeable scratches.
Top Face - Several scratches and marks.
Sides - No callouts.
Bottom Face - A few small marks. Some scuffs near the edge on the dark plastic that forms the face panel.
All external facing screws present and tightened.
No dents or signs of crushing.
Product Condition (Functionality):
The left side of the display panel on the MZ-RH1 does not work. The right side works but is quite dim.
In addition, the device does not record properly, and just creates a blank disc.
Disc playback is OK.
See test results and photographs for detail.
Power Via Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (LIP-4WM) - OK
Power Via AC Adapter - Not tested
Audio Playback (MD) - OK - Played over two hours of audio using two separate discs with no issues
Audio Playback (Hi-MD) - Not tested
Audio Output (Headphone Jack) - OK
Recording Via External Microphone (Analogue) - Fail
Recording Via LINE IN (Analogue) - Fail
Recording Via Optical Cable (Digital) - Fail
Character Display - Fail - The left side of the display panel on the MZ-RH1 does not work. The right side works but is quite dim.
Display/Menu - OK, but requires a firm press
Volume Down - OK
Volume Up - OK
Stop/Cancel - OK
Pause - OK
Track Mark - OK (recording data is not written to the disc)
REC - OK (recording data is not written to the disc)
Previous Track - OK
Play/Enter - OK
Next Track - OK
Hold - OK
Disk Insert - OK
Disk Eject - OK
Device Setting Details:
Disc Mode set to MD mode, not Hi-MD mode (for recording purposes)
Display Language set to English
Quick Mode set to OFF
AVLS set to OFF
Beep set to ON
Product Information:
Released in 2006, the Sony MZ-RH1 is generally regarded as the pinnacle of Sony's portable MiniDisc devices. It has both playback and recording functionality.
It weighs 100 grams without a battery or disc installed.
It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for audio output.
It features support for:
- Hi-MD
- NetMD
- MDLP
Hopefully this information is clear and covers everything you need, but don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
