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Sony MZ-RH1 MiniDisc Recorder Bundle

Sony MZ-RH1 MiniDisc Recorder Bundle

Regular price £520.00
Regular price Sale price £520.00
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Sony MZ-RH1 MiniDisc player/recorder (silver). Quantity 1. Used.
Sony RM-MC35ELK inline remote control (black). Quantity 1. Used.
Sony MDR-E805 earphones.  Quantity 1. Used.
Sony AC-S508U AC adapter, power cable, and USB cable (** 100V-240V, Japan Type A plug **). Quantity 1. Used.
Sony carrying pouch. Quantity 1. Used.
Sony MZ-RH1 operating instructions (Japanese and English). Quantity 1. Used.
Sony SonicStage 3.4 software installation CD. Quantity 1. Used.
* No other items, batteries, or accessories are included in the sale *
** This set includes a worldwide-compatible AC adapter with a Japan Type A plug, so you may require a physical plug adapter before it can be connected to mains power **
*** This set does not include a battery. This device uses a Sony LIP-4WM Li-ion battery or third-party equivalent ***

Summary:
MZ-RH1 set (JPN). Sony's flagship portable MD player/recorder.
The display panel on the MZ-RH1 is only partially functional. The left side works but is very dim. The right side of the display does not work. 
All other features tested are functional.

Player / Recorder Unit:
Sony MZ-RH1 (silver)

Product Condition (Appearance):
Display Panel : No noticeable scratches or damage.
Top Face : No callouts.
Sides : No callouts.
Bottom Face : One of the small sponge/padded cushions is missing. The device still sits flush when placed on a flat surface.
No dents or signs of crushing.

Product Condition (Functionality):
The display panel on the MZ-RH1 is only partially functional. The left side works but is very dim. The right side of the display does not work. 
Apart from that, the device is functional, both as a player and recorder. 
See test results and photographs for detail.

Power Via Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (LIP-4WM) : OK **** Rechargeable Li-ion battery is not included in the sale ****
Power Via AC Adapter : OK

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) : OK
Recording Via LINE IN (Analogue) : OK
Recording Via Optical Cable (Digital) : OK
Recording Via PC/USB Cable : NOT TESTED

Character Display : The display panel is only partially functional. The left side works but is very dim. The right side of the display does not work. 

Display/Menu : OK
Volume Down : OK
Volume Up : OK
Stop/Cancel : OK
Pause : OK
Track Mark : OK
REC : OK
Previous Track : OK
Play/Enter : OK
Next Track : OK
Hold : OK

Disc Insert : OK
Disc 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

Inline Remote Control:
RM-MC35ELK (black)

Product Condition (Appearance):
No noticeable scratches on the display panel.
No issues with the cable or the connector.
No callouts.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Tested and functional.

Audio Output : OK
Backlight : OK
Character Display : OK
Clip : Present and functioning

Volume Down : OK
Volume Up : OK
Hold : OK
Display : OK
Play Mode : OK
Sound : OK
Stop : OK
Previous Track : OK
Play / Pause : OK 
Next Track : OK
Group - : OK (When the disc is not Group enabled, pressing this button will jump back a maximium of 10 tracks)
Group + : OK (When the disc is not Group enabled, pressing this button will jump forward a maximum of 10 tracks)

Earphones:
MDR-E805 (black)

Product Condition (Appearance):
No callouts.

Product Condition (Functionality):
Confirmed that audio is output from both earphones.

Audio Output : OK

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. 
In Japan it was bundled with the RM-MC35ELK inline remote control which has a high resolution display.
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
***** Be very careful when opening the battery cover. Gently push/slide downwards in the direction of the arrow to release, the gently lift the flap upwards to open. *****

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